YOUR UPPER SCHOOL EXPERIENCEWest Island School, Hong Kong 2012-13

Inspiring Students to become responsible Global Citizens

Pathways

WISUPPER

SCHOOL

CURRICULUM

International

DiplomaIB

Diploma

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Our common goal “WIS has a commitment to provide an appropriate

education for all our students regardless of their ability range and

preferred learning style.”

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• 1 or 2 IB SL Certificates that complement your BTEC Major (e.g. English, Languages, Design Technology, Film Studies, Physics or Maths)

Options

• BTEC Major (Business, Art & Design, Engineering, Sport & Exercise Science, Performance)

• BTEC Minor (Business, Art & Design, Engineering, Sport & Exercise Science, Performance )

• Work Skills

• Work Placement

• Extended Project

• CAS & PE

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International Diploma PathwayInternational

Diploma pathways are designed for a different set of

preferred Learning

Styles

Applied Learning

Formative Assessment

Few end of course examinations

Specific Subject focus

Work Experience

Career Related Applied

progression to Further

Education or Higher

Education

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International Diploma PathwayA student that enters the International Diploma Programme should meet the following criteria:

• achieved at least 4 A* - C at GCSE

• have a good level of numeracy with a good standard of written

communication skills

• displayed constructive energy during their time at WIS

• shown a commitment to CAS

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International Diploma Pathway•Flexible•Alternative pathway• Wide range of choices• Specialize or maintain

breadth• Core programme has same philosophy as IB• Working closely with Other ESF Schools on the

Island

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International Diploma Pathway- Major Subject Focus

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Engineering

Art & Design

Performing

Arts

Business SportMajor Subject

FocusChoose one

International Diploma Pathway- Minor Subject Focus

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Engineering

Art & Design

Performing

Arts

Business SportMinor Subject

FocusChoose one

International Diploma Pathway-

What is BTEC?

• BTEC stands for Business Technology Education Council

• BTEC Minor is equivalent to 1 A Level

• BTEC Major is equivalent to 2 A Levels

• Graded at Distinction *, Distinction , Merit, Pass and Fail

• It is awarded exactly the same UCAS points as A Levels

• It is recognized by universities in UK, and elsewhere

Applied practical learning

Formative Assessment

Valued for clear vocational pathways

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BTEC Business- Major or Minor

Is Business Studies for you?• If you particularly find the

application of business theory to real life businesses interesting

• Want to understand how a business runs, work, the recruitment and selection of employees

• how businesses market themselves to consumers

• how businesses should manage their accounts

The BTEC 3 National Diploma in Business is a full-time two-year course designed for students considering a career in any area of Business. This includes the following branches of Business:

• Marketing• E-commerce• Finance• Human Resource

Management• Accounting• Retail

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BTEC Engineering- Major or Minor

Is Engineering for you?• Enjoy practical tasks as

some of the units are very rewarding and you have the opportunity in manufacturing your solutions to real design problems

• Develop your skills and knowledge on Engineering Materials and Processes, Engineering Drawing, Mathematics, Welding, Computer Aided Design (CAD) and Computer Aided Manufacture (CAM).

The BTEC 3 Diploma in Engineering is a full-time two-year course leading to the following branches of Engineering:

• Aerospace Engineering

• Chemical Engineering

• Civil Engineering• Electrical

Engineering• Mechanical

Engineering

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BTEC Art & Design- Major or Minor

The BTEC 3 Diploma in Art & Design will give you an understanding of the vital skills, techniques and attitudes to start as a successful professional or move on to further study. It will give an insight into employment opportunities available in the art and design world so that you can progress into a specific area of work within the industry.

Is Art & Design for you?• challenging, integrated,

exciting, flexible and a varied programme

• designed to meet individual student needs

• a route through 'Specialist Art and Design Pathways’

• relevant and purposeful pre-vocational course that can lead to various pathways.

• provides awards and qualifications required for university entry or the work place.

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BTEC Sports & Exercise Sciences-Major & Minor

Is Sports & Exercise Sciences for you?• develop your knowledge and skills

in selected activities• explore the contemporary

sociological issues in modern sport• examine the effects of exercise and

the relationships between training and performance

• analyse the way we learn to be skilful

• compare and contrast sport through many differing cultures

• enhance your understanding of the role of technology or psychology in sporting performance

• find ways to improve your own performance through your greater understanding of the subject.

The BTEC 3 Subsidiary Diploma in Sports & Exercise Sciences is a full-time two-year.

If you enjoy sporting activities the course will broaden your all round knowledge and skills in Physical Education as well as developing your understanding of the theory behind the subject.

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BTEC Performing Arts - Major & MinorIs Performance for you?

• Do you enjoy a creative challenge as all of the units are practically demanding, pushing you to explore new techniques and develop performance awareness?

• You must want to problem solve within artistic frameworks, using a wide range of skills to communicate meaning to specific target audiences.

• You must want to develop your skills and knowledge in a wide range of Drama genres and styles, using subject specific vocabulary to add clarity to your ideas.

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The BTEC 3 Subsidiary Diploma in Performing Arts is a full-time two-year course exploring the following areas of Theatre and Performance :

• Performing to an Audience• Applying Physical Theatre• Theatre for Children• Devising Plays• Performing in Masks• Contemporary Theatre

Performance

HE destinations of our ID students (Sept 2012 entry)

Programme studied at WIS University University course University offer

BTEC Nat Cert – Art & Design BTEC Nat Awd – BusinessIB Film SL

Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising

Fashion Design BTEC Nat Cert – Pass and BTEC Nat Awd - Pass

BTEC Nat Cert – EngineeringBTEC Nat Awd – Sport and Exercise ScienceIB Maths Studies

Oxford Brookes Automotive Engineering BTEC Nat Cert – DD and BTEC Nat Awd - M

BTEC Nat Cert – BusinessBTEC Nat Awd – Art and Design IB English A1 SL, Film HL

Manchester Marketing BTEC Nat Cert – DD and BTEC Nat Awd – M

BTEC Nat Cert – Art BTEC Nat Awd – Business

Bournemouth Art- Foundation BTEC Nat Cert – Pass and BTEC Nat Awd - Pass

HE destinations of our ID students (Sept 2012 entry)

Programme studied at WIS University University course University offer

BTEC Nat Cert – EngineeringBTEC Nat Awd – BusinessIB Maths Studies SL

Newcastle Engineering BTEC Nat Cert – DD and BTEC Nat Awd – D

BTEC Nat Cert – EngineeringBTEC Nat Awd – BusinessIB Environmental Systems and Society SL

George Brown College Game Design BTEC Nat Cert – PP and BTEC Nat Awd - P

BTEC Nat Cert – EngineeringBTEC Nat Awd – Sport and Exercise Sciences

Bradford Engineering 300 UCAS points

BTEC Nat Cert – Engineering BTEC Nat Awd – BusinessIB Maths Studies

Southampton Engineering BTEC Nat Cert – DD and 5 in Maths Studies

HE destinations of our ID students (Sept 2012 entry)

Programme studied at WIS University University course University offer

BTEC Nat Awd – BusinessBTEC Nat Awd – Sport and Exercise Sciences

Exeter Psychology 360 UCAS points

BTEC Nat Cert – EngineeringBTEC Nat Awd – BusinessIB Film SL

Swansea Computer Game Design BTEC Nat Cert – PP and BTEC Nat Awd - P

BTEC Nat Cert – Art and DesignBTEC Nat Awd – EngineeringIB French HL

Bournemouth Art- Foundation BTEC Nat Cert – PP and BTEC Nat Awd - P

BTEC Nat Cert – BusinessBTEC Nat Awd – Engineering

Sheffield Hallam Hotel Management BTEC Nat Cert – DD and BTEC Nat Awd - D

HE destinations of our ID students (Sept 2012 entry)

Programme studied at WIS University University course University offer

BTEC Nat Cert – BusinessBTEC Nat Awd – Sport and Exercise Sciences

Exeter Business BTEC Nat Cert – DD and BTEC Nat Awd - D

BTEC Nat Cert – BusinessBTEC Nat Awd – EngineeringIB Spanish SLExtended Project

Exeter Business & Management BTEC Nat Cert – DD and BTEC Nat Awd - D

BTEC Nat Cert – BusinessBTEC Nat Awd – Engineering

Leeds College of Music Music Production 240 UCAS points

BTEC Nat Cert – EngineeringBTEC Nat Awd – BusinessIB Maths Studies, Environmental Systems and Society

Oxford Brookes Hotel Management BTEC Nat Cert – DD and BTEC Nat Awd – M

HE destinations of our ID students (Sept 2012 entry)

Programme studied at WIS University University course University offer

BTEC Nat Cert – Art and DesignBTEC Nat Awd – Sport and Exercise Sciences

Plymouth 3D Design 240 UCAS points

BTEC Nat Cert – Art and DesignBTEC Nat Awd – BusinessIB Design Technology SL

University of Arts London Art Foundation BTEC Nat Cert – PP and BTEC Nat Awd – P

BTEC Nat Cert – Art and DesignBTEC Nat Awd – Business

University of Arts London Art Foundation BTEC Nat Cert – PP and BTEC Nat Awd – P

IB Diploma Programme

A student that enters the IB Diploma Programme should meet the following criteria:

• Achieved at least 5 A* - C at GCSE including Math and English Language

• Displayed constructive energy during their time at WIS

• Shown a commitment to CAS.

IB Diploma in ESF Secondary Schools IB Diploma Programme has been introduced

for Post 16 Students across the 5 Secondary Schools in 2007

Students in Years 10-11 will continue to complete a Middle Year Curriculum with IGCSE and GCSE examinations.

IB Diploma at WIS

First cohort of students completed their Diploma in May 2009

You will be the 7th cohort of IB and International Diploma students

The IB Diploma A balanced and comprehensive international

programme of study over two years for Post 16 students

University entrance qualification recognized around the world in over ninety countries

Over 3000 participating schools in more than 143 countries

Over 1 million Students

The Full IB Diploma Curriculum Study 6 subjects over two years Three subjects studied at Higher Level Three subjects studied at Standard Level Study of the Theory of Knowledge Completion of an Extended Essay Participation in CAS (Creativity, Action,

Service.)

Group 5

Maths

IBExtended Essay

Theory ofKnowledgeCreativity,

Action,Service

Group 6 Creative

Arts

Group 1Language A Group 2

Language BAb initioGroup 3

Individuals& SocietiesGroup 4

ExperimentalSciences

Group 1: Literature A1- English

Demanding world literature course Most students will study texts in English. They study

novels, plays, non fiction and poetry from a range of countries and cultures

Some of the texts studied are translated texts originally written in non English languages.

10 texts at Standard Level/13 texts at Higher level. Self Taught Option (SL Only)

Group 1: Language & Literature A1- English

An academic course focusing on the detailed study of both fiction and non-fiction texts.

A focus on the varieties of language use and the contexts in which language is used.

Includes the traditional analytical study of literary texts – prose, poetry and drama.

Communicative uses of language and aspects of culture are key elements of the course.

Group 1& 6: Performance & Literature SL

An academic course focusing on the dramatic adaptation of non-performance texts.

Includes the traditional analytical study of literary texts – prose, poetry and drama

Focus on transforming texts for performance. Performance is formally assessed.

Group 1: Language & Literature A1 Chinese SL Only

Demanding Language and Literature Course Students must be at a very high standard of Chinese

Group 2: Second Language Study

Appropriate Challenge• Language B Higher and Standard. This course meets the

needs of candidates for whom Language B is an academic foreign language. Students must have studied this language before. Chinese, Spanish and French will be offered.

Ab Initio – Standard Level. This course is designed for candidates who have a basic grasp of the Language or are relative beginners. Chinese, Spanish and French will be offered. Although designed for beginners this is not an easy option.

Group 3: Individuals and societies Business and Management Economics Geography Psychology Philosophy History Environmental Systems and Society (Group 3 or

Group 4, also Group 3 & Group 4)

Group 4 – Experimental Sciences Chemistry Biology Physics Computer Science Sport & Exercise Science SL Design Technology:

Resistant Materials ( HL & SL )CAD/CAM ( HL & SL )Food ( SL )Textiles ( SL )

Computer Science Environmental Systems and Society (Group 3 or Group 4, also Group 3 & Group

4)

Group 5: Mathematics Maths Higher (HL) - designed for able mathematicians

who will be studying mathematics, engineering, physics, etc at university

Maths Standard (SL) – challenging course for students requiring mathematics skills for their university degree course.

Maths Studies (SL) – focus on practical applications for those unlikely to require mathematics in their future studies.

Group 6: Arts and electives Theatre Arts Visual Arts Film Studies Music Performance and Literature – (Group 1 or 6, also

Group 1 &6) Students are expected to take a named Group 6 Arts course

unless they have specific evidence highlighting Higher Education requirements to select a second subject from Groups 2-4.

Theory of Knowledge Interdisciplinary requirement Stimulate critical reflection on knowledge 100 hours of teaching

Assessment 1 essay + 1 10 minute presentation.

Extended Essay Original research

Extended essay of 4,000 words

Depth of analysis of a particular topic

Creativity, Action Service (CAS) 150 hours over 2 years Creativity – wide range of arts as well as designing and

implementing service projects Action – individual and team sports but also taking part in

expeditions and local/international projects Service – community and social service activities

Assessment Terminal examinations in each subject Internal assessment in most subjects. Coursework from 30%

to 70% Use made of criterion based grading system which is not

norm referenced like the current A Level system Each subject Graded 1-7 (7 highest) Diploma requirement 24 points Maximum 45 points (3 bonus points for Extended Essay and

TOK) Students need a 4 to pass Higher Level subjects!! ESF

Position

IB Profiles 2012Achieved IB points

Final Destination Declined Offers

42 Seoul National University (Medicine)

Imperial College LondonUniversity of ManchesterUniversity of Hong Kong

38 HKUST (Accounting and Finance)

University of Hong KongWarwickKing’s College LondonDurham

37 University of Pennsylvania (Undeclared)

Williams CollegeUCLALondon School of EconomicsKings College LondonUniversity of Chicago

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IB Profiles 2012Achieved IB points

Final Destination Declined Offers

35 New York University (Undeclared)

HKUSTUniversity of Hong KongWarwickNottingham

33 City University Hong Kong (Business Management)

University of British ColumbiaLeeds MetropolitanPortsmouthWestminster

29 Parsons New School of Design(Foundation: Fashion Design)

SCAD

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IB Profiles 2012Achieved IB points

Final Destination Declined Offers

25 (IB Certificate)

Concordia University University of AlbertaGrant MacewanMedicine HatLethbridge University

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WIS average diploma score-2009: 332010: 34.12011: 34.62012: 35.25

Worldwide average diploma scores-2009: 29.52010: 31.82011: 29.612012: Pending

Final Destinations of IB students 2012

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For further enquiries

www.wis.edu.hk

robert.stitch@wis.edu.hk