Parent Evening

6 November 2008

ISN Middle School

Agenda

Introduction by Director Welcome by PTA President – Dr Kress IB Diploma IGCSE MS 1 – 3 Curriculum Structure Question and answer session

Why the IB?

Quality education for a better world The International Baccalaureate (IB)

offers high quality programmes of international education to a worldwide community of schools. There are more than 663,000 IB students at 2,418 schools in 131 countries.

Why the IB?

The understanding of universal concepts

The acquisition of knowledge and skills

The development of positive attitudes

Empowering students to take meaningful action

IB Diploma Schools (Germany) There are 33 IB World Schools in Germany

offering one or more of the three IB programmes.

12 schools offer the PYP : (Primary Years) 7 schools offer the MYP: (Middle Years) 31 schools offer the DP : (Diploma

Program). The first school was authorized in 1971.

IB Diploma – University acceptance USA – IB Dip students receive credit for relevant IB

courses towards their university/college degree. UK – all univerities including Oxford and Cambridge

acccept IB Diploma. France - 17 universities, including Europe‘s top

business schools Switzerland – 17 universities 15 Universities accept IB Diploma in Germany. Ruprechts Karls Universität (Heidelburg) Johann Wolfgang Goethe-Universitat (Frankfurt)

IB Diploma Curriculum Structure

IB Diploma

3 HL subjects, 3 SL subjects HL - 240 hours of instruction time SL – 150 hours of instruction time TOK (100 hours) and CAS meetings

scheduled on timetable Coaching with extended essay

supervisor scheduled on timetable

IB Diploma Authorisation Update

Jacques attended IB workshop for IB Diploma coordinators – July 2007

Contacted IBAEM office in June 2008 Application form A – 1 March 2009 IB coordinator recruited – Nicolas All IB mentors attend IBO workshops in

their areas of expertise - 2009 Application form B – 1 March 2010 Authorisation visit – May/June 2010

Why Cambridge IGCSE? World‘s most popular international

qualification for 14 – 16 year olds Reputation for high educational standards

accross the world 6,000 accredited Cambridge centres

worldwide Excellent preparation for IB Diploma years Recognised by universities and employers

worldwide.

Cambridge IGCSE at ISN LPs choose minimum 6 subjects At least 2 languages (First, second or

foreign) Maths and Combined Science compulsory Choose 2 – 5 other subjects in preparation

for IB Diploma Note that Business Studies is not

recognised in Germany as a valid Social Science subject for university entry.

MS 1 – 3 Curriculum

Multidisciplinary and interdisciplinary approach.

Subjects studied through a unit of inquiry approach.

LPs choose autonomous projects where and when applicable

Write research essays preparing them for IB Diploma and university study

Research essay…. Learn to identify a problem. Formulate a research question and

hypothesis. Write a statement of intent Research and select appropriate

information. Analyse and evaluate information Use relevant information to solve or

justify their research question

Homework and assessment policy

Assessment is continuous Assessments are varied Regular timed assessments Homework may or may not be given

depending on class needs LP spend 30 minutes to 1 hour on

homework Time management and organisational

skills are important

Questions and feedback…