IB (Worldwide)

IB is an internationally recognised high school qualification. It is a two-year programme that focuses on developing students’ aptitude and critical thinking skills, helping them adapt to the learning environment in universities. Content of IB is broader and more difficult than that of the GCE A-levels. Students need to process very strong comprehension and writing skills to cope with the more demanding curriculum.


Course Features
Worldwide reputation of the qualification enables students to apply to all top universities in most countries including universities in Hong Kong.
Compared to GCE A-levels, IB is more recognised by universities in the US.
Mid-range obtainment of 35 marks in IB is equivalent to 4As in GCE A-levels. Studying IB better demonstrates the ability of top students.


Course Structure
Students study one subject from each of the following six groups, in which at least three of them must be at the Higher level.

 

Group 1

Studies in Language and Literature (First Language)

Group 2

Another First Language/ Second Language

(Student may choose a known language or a new learned Language)

Group 3

Individuals and Societies

History, Geography, Economics, Philosophy, Psychology, etc

Group 4

Experimental Sciences

Physics, Chemistry, Biology, etc

Group 5

Mathematics and Computer Science

Mathematics, Maths Studies, etc

Group 6

The Arts

Visual arts, Music, Dramatic arts or any third language

 

Apart from the academic studies, students are also required to complete a research report as well as taking part in extra-curricular activities and community services:


1.    Extended Essay (EE)
Student may choose the subject that they are interested and work on a self-selected topic, and finish a 4000-word essay.


2.    Theory of Knowledge (TOK)
This subject is to allow students to form reasoned arguments and analyse critically on subject matters related outside academic subjects. Students would need to finish a 1200 to 1600-word essay on a specified topic.


3.    Creativity, Action and Service (CAS)
Students are required to pass this area, in order to do so, students need to complete 50 hours of activities in each area.

 

How to pass the IB?
The full marks of IB is 45, with 6 points from each subjects, and an extra 3 points awarded from Extended Essay, Theory of Knowledge and CAS. A total 24 points is needed to pass the IB.
What to achieve?
The International Baccalaureate aims to develop inquiring, knowledgeable and caring young people who help to create a better and more peaceful world through intercultural understanding and respect.

 

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