What is IB? What are the benefits? What do 8th graders need to know? What do 9th graders need to know? What do 10th graders need to know?
New York, United StatesRegional office for North America and the Caribbean
Cardiff, United KingdomAcademic, assessment, HR & building services, finance and publications, ICT, strategic planning and communications
Buenos Aires, Argentina Regional office for Latin America
Geneva, SwitzerlandHeadquartersRegional office for Africa, Europe and the Middle East
SingaporeRegional office for Asia Pacific
Sydney, AustraliaRegional representative for Australasia
Yokohama, JapanRegional representative for Japan
Beijing, ChinaRegional representative for Mongolia and China
Mumbai, IndiaRegional representative for South Asia
Bath, United KingdomResearch
VancouverRegional office for North America and the Caribbean
The IB is different from other curricula because it:encourages students to think critically and
challenge what they are toldis independent of governments and national and
state systems, and therefore able to incorporate best practice from a range of international frameworks and curriculaencourages students to consider both their local
and international environment.
College AcceptancesSchool All Applications IB Diploma
New York University 29% 76% Cornell University 27% 70% Dartmouth 23% 60% Tufts 23% 52% MIT 17% 26% Air Force Academy 12% 68% Naval Academy 12% 45% Johns Hopkins 33% 83%
… and college credit
Comprehensive training with an interdisciplinary focus
Emphasizes individual growth
Best teaching practices from a global perspective
https://www.donovancatholic.org/file/IB-teacher-profiles-with-pics2.pdf
What is IB Prep?SUBJECT REQUIREMENTS in Grades 9 and 10
• 3 or 4 semesters of mathematics• 2 semesters of Spanish• World History and U.S. History 1• 2 semesters of lab science
WORK ETHIC REQUIREMENTS
• Academic Honesty• Hard work that is demonstrated in commendable grades• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively• Desire to learn• Willingness to write and revise
6 subject groups3 subjects –higher level 3 subjects-standard level The Core
TOK, EE, CAS Grades 11&12
How does the IBDP work?
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STUDENT FEESDP StudentRegistration fee: $172 (one time)Exam fee: 6 courses @ $119 = $696 Total: $886
0 $1000 scholarship ($500 each year) ……………………………………………………………………..
Course StudentRegistration fee: $172/yearExam fee each course: $119
$172--one registration fee
Student Application for the International Baccalaureate Diploma Program for the school year 2017-2018
The IB program is a challenging academic curriculum designed for students who:
•Demonstrate an active, ambitious and creative approach to learning•Exhibit a serious and honest work ethic•Maintain an academic transcript of commendable grades
Name ___________________________________________________________ Current Grade _____10_________
Please attach a typed essay of at least 300 words that incorporates these two topics: •Why I believe I am a qualified candidate for the IB Diploma Program•Why I believe a global perspective in my studies is important.………………………………………………………………………………
I wish to register for the following courses. (3 HL and 3 SL) (*Required)
GROUP 1 GROUP 2 GROUP 3_____Literature HL* _____ Spanish SL* _____ History HL*
_____ Psychology SL
GROUP 4 GROUP 5 GROUP 6_____ Biology HL _____ Math Studies SL _____Visual Arts SL_____ Chemistry HL _____ Math SL _____Theater HL____ Physics SL
________________________________________________________________________________________________Student’s signature Date
________________________________________________________________________________________________Parent’s signature Date
Counselor’s initials ___________ IB Coordinator’s initials ___________
This form must be submitted to your guidance counselor by February 15, 2018.