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The IB diploma, which is conferred by the International Baccalaureate Organization (IBO), facilitates admission to virtually any university in the world.
The Diploma Programme's subjects, plus prerequisites such as the Extended Essay, studies in the Theory of Knowledge and a the programme called CAS (Creativity, Action and Service) not only provide valuable academic training, but also promote cultural awareness and understanding. This is in line with the International Baccalaureate goal of "educating the whole person and fostering a more compassionate and active citizenry".
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DP Coordinator
Mr J. Clemo
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Curriculum
The curriculum contains six subject groups together with a core made up of three separate parts.
This is illustrated by a hexagon with the three parts of the core (Extended Essay, Theory of Knowledge and CAS) at its centre.
Students study six subjects selected from the subject groups. Normally three subjects are studied at Higher Level (HL), and the remaining three subjects are studied at Standard Level (SL).
More information on www.ibo.org/diploma/ |
Subjects offered at the ISSE
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Group 1
Language A1
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This is a literature course in normally) the student's mother tongue or `best’ language, or the language in which she has received most of her/his formal education. The course includes the study of World Literature in translation.
Offered at the ISSE: English and Dutch.
Other A1 languages can be offered according to demand and the availability of teachers.
Speakers of certain languages may opt for a self-taught course at Standard Level, subject to the school’s approval.
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Group 2
Language
A2/B/
Ab initio
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Language A2 is a very advanced language, literature and culture course for students already competent in that language.
Offered at the ISSE: English and Dutch.
Language B is an advanced foreign language course, which aims at a high level of proficiency.
Offered at the ISSE: Dutch, French and Spanish. German can be offered at an additional cost.
Ab initio is a beginner’s course, offered at Standard Level only, which aims to build basic fluency.
Offered at the ISSE: Spanish. German can be offered at an additional cost.
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Group 3
Individuals and societies |
Offered at the ISSE: History, Geography and Economics.
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Group 4
Experimental Sciences |
Offered at the ISSE: Biology (HL only), Chemistry, Physics and Environmental Systems (SL only).
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Group 5
Mathematics |
Offered at the ISSE: Mathematics HL, Mathematical SL and Mathematical Studies.
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Group 6
The Arts
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Offered at the ISSE: Visual Arts or one additional subject from Groups 2, 3 or 4 |
Note: All choices are subject to demand.
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DP booklet
A 21 page information document is available that addresses many of the questions parents and students may have.
 DP_information booklet
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Creativity, Action and Service (CAS) Programme
It is a fundamental part of the Diploma Programme. The CAS requirement encourages interest and commitment beyond the classroom, and provides a healthy counterbalance to the academic self-absorption some may feel within a demanding school programme. Our goal of educating the whole person and fostering compassionate future citizens comes alive in an immediate way when students reach beyond themselves and their books. Students are required to commit themselves to activities and projects throughout the two-year DP course, covering all three of the areas named, and largely in their own time.
All Diploma Programme (DP) candidates are required to participate in activities in each domain:
- Creativity: to explore one's own creative potential
- Action: to fulfill the classical ideal of a healthy mind in a healthy body, and to instill a life-long habit of physical activity
- Service: to sensitize students to the needs of others and to the satisfaction that comes from sharing one's talents.
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CAS Coordinator
Ms J. Groot Antink |
Theory of Knowledge (TOK)
It is a required interdisciplinary course intended to stimulate critical reflection upon the knowledge and experience gained inside and outside the classroom.
A key element in the IBO's educational philosophy, TOK seeks to develop a coherent approach to learning which transcends and unifies the academic subjects and encourages appreciation of other cultural perspectives.
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Extended Essay (EE)
All diploma candidates are required to undertake original research and write an extended essay of some 4000 words.
This project offers the opportunity to investigate a topic of special interest and acquaints students with the kind of independent research and writing skills expected at university. |
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