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IB Overview
Life in the 21st century requires critical-thinking skills and a sense of international mindedness, something that International Baccalaureate® (IB) Diploma Programme students learn to know and understand. The IB Diploma Programme is designed as an academically-challenging and balanced programme of education with course work as well as final examinations that prepares students for success at university and life beyond. The programme is normally taught over two years and it has gained recognition from the world's leading universities. The Curriculum
IB Diploma Programme students study six courses – usually three at Higher Level (HL) and three at Standard Level (SL). Students must choose one subject from each of groups 1 to 5, thus ensuring breadth of experience in languages, social studies, the experimental sciences and mathematics. The sixth subject may be an arts subject chosen from group 6, or the student may choose another subject from groups 1 to 4. Depth is ensured by requiring 3 or 4 subjects at Higher Level. In addition the programme has three core requirements that are included to broaden the educational experience and challenge students to apply their knowledge and understanding. |
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The IB Diploma at ACS
CS has offered the IB Diploma for over 20 years, with graduates going on to leading universities around the world. Top universities recognize the academic integrity of this Diploma programme, its academic range, and the high level of study skills each student is encouraged to develop.
Class sizes at ACS rarely exceed 20 students, guaranteeing a high degree of individual attention. This focused approach is reflected in our outstanding results. ACS consistently has a 95% or higher pass rate for full IB Diploma candidates (the international average is closer to 80%), and averages 34 points per student (the international average is only 30), while the maximum is 45 points.
CS has offered the IB Diploma for over 20 years, with graduates going on to leading universities around the world. Top universities recognize the academic integrity of this Diploma programme, its academic range, and the high level of study skills each student is encouraged to develop.
Class sizes at ACS rarely exceed 20 students, guaranteeing a high degree of individual attention. This focused approach is reflected in our outstanding results. ACS consistently has a 95% or higher pass rate for full IB Diploma candidates (the international average is closer to 80%), and averages 34 points per student (the international average is only 30), while the maximum is 45 points.
IB Diploma Philosophy
The underlying IB philosophy combines academic rigour with a strong sports programme, and a variety of extracurricular and community service projects. ACS students fulfil this demanding set of criteria through a wide range of activities: playing in soccer and rugby teams; participating in global internship programmes such as ORBIS; teaching English in India; assisting at local schools and centres for the disabled; participating in Model United Nations conferences; and helping in shelters for the homeless, to mention but a few.
The underlying IB philosophy combines academic rigour with a strong sports programme, and a variety of extracurricular and community service projects. ACS students fulfil this demanding set of criteria through a wide range of activities: playing in soccer and rugby teams; participating in global internship programmes such as ORBIS; teaching English in India; assisting at local schools and centres for the disabled; participating in Model United Nations conferences; and helping in shelters for the homeless, to mention but a few.
Useful Documents
| IB Diploma Programme |
| Doing the IB |