Information and Costs Overview 2021/22 for Day Students the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme (Grades 11 & 12)
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Information and Costs Overview 2021/22 for Day Students The International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme (Grades 11 & 12) In 1968 in Switzerland, the broad and balanced curriculum of the IB Diploma Programme was established. There are currently some 5200 schools offering the Diploma Programme in 158 countries worldwide. Students who study the Diploma and successfully pass the examinations can go on to a range of tertiary education institutions including university, higher education institutions, business schools, creative and performing arts, technology related institutions or enter professional training/intern programmes. IB subject choices The easiest way to represent the IB Diploma curriculum is by a circle with six subject groups around the periphery. Students must select six subjects, from each subject group: • One language from Group 1 • An additional language from either Group 1 or Group 2 • One subject from Group 3 - Individuals and Societies • One subject from Group 4 – The Sciences • One subject from Group 5 – Mathematics • One subject from Group 6 - Visual Arts or Theatre (OR another subject from Groups 1 to 4 e.g. two sciences). From this selection above, three subjects should be at Higher Level (HL) and three at Standard Level (SL). A grade total of 42 points can be achieved from the six subject groups (maximum score per group is 7 points). An additional 3 points can be achieved by successfully fulfilling the three additional requirements that make up the ‘Core’ (TOK, EE and CAS - outlined on the next page). The maximum score possible is 45 points. GROUP 1 G 2 R P O U U O P R 3 G G R 5 O P U U P O 4 R G GROUP 6 For the academic year 2021/2022, students at the Lyceum Alpinum Zuoz can create their individual programmes from the following range of subjects (contingent on demand): Group 1 Group 2 Group 3 Group 4 Group 5 Group 6 Studies in Language Individuals and Experimental Mathematics The Arts Language and Acquisition Societies Sciences Literature English A, German A or English B, French B Business Management, Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics Analysis Visual Arts, Theatre or Chinese A Literature, German B, Spanish B, Economics, History Design Technology, and Approaches, an additional subject English A Language and German ab initio, Physics Mathematics Applica- from Groups 1–4 Literature, Literature in Italian ab initio and tions and Interpretations other languages as Spanish ab initio (Standard Level only) School-Supported (Standard Level only) Self-Taught course at Standard Level 1 The Core (TOK, EE, CAS) Theory of Knowledge (TOK): This is an interdisciplinary course in critical thinking and focuses on the fundamental questions of knowledge, ethics, beliefs and values. The Extended Essay (EE): The EE is an independent research assignment of 4000 words that focuses on an area of study related to one (or more) of the subjects studied by the student within the Diploma. Creativity, Activity, Service (CAS): CAS enables students to apply the IB learner profile in real and practical ways through a wide range of extracurricular, ‘hands on’ activities. Academic Tutoring Each IB student is supported by an Academic Tutor who, in partnership with teachers and pastoral teams, is responsible for guiding them through the IB Diploma Programme. College Counselling The school has an experienced College Counsellor who helps students with their applications to colleges and universities around the world. Students gain self-knowledge by taking the Morrisby Test, widely used in schools and businesses. It yields reliable information on a range of skills and aptitudes. Students sit the Morrisby test at the Lyceum Alpinum usually during their 4th year and receive a detailed report based on the test results. The Lyceum Alpinum Zuoz is also a test centre for the IELTS, SAT, Cambridge, Oxford and BMAT university entrance tests. Preparation courses by a reputable test preparation company are available at the school. University recognition of the IB The IBO Diploma is one of the world’s leading post sixteen qualifications globally. Universities recognize the IB Diploma as a rigorous and established programme of study and welcome applications from IB students due to the reliable and internationally consistent performance criteria. Universities know that IB students have been educated to think independently and critically, to apply knowledge through research and to debate real world issues from a global perspective. Our students enrol at some of the best universities globally according to their interests and abilities. For more details, please see page 15. Recognition of the IB Diploma in Switzerland and Germany For Swiss universities, students must obtain at least 32 points in their Diploma examinations and include either a Natural Science or Mathematics at Higher Level (HL). If they choose a Science at Higher Level, they must complete the Mathematics Standard Level course. For admission to a German university, students must ensure they follow the guidelines outlined in the agreement of the Kultusministerkonferenz. Please refer to our webpage for more details: www.lyceum-alpinum.ch The DIS office and our Admissions team will be delighted to answer any further questions you may have. 2 The International Baccalaureate (IB) Career-Related Programme (Grades 11 & 12): an alternative academic pathway There are more than 200 schools globally that offer the innovative and challenging Career Related (CP) Programme. The CP is an innovative framework of international education that incorporates the values of the IB into a unique programme addressing the needs of students looking to engage in career-related education. It is a ‘real-world’ qualification that has pathways into Universities, further/higher education, internships in business, apprenticeships or directly into employment. The CP integrates academic subjects from the International Baccalaureate’s highly regarded and internationally recognised Diploma Programme and combines them with a specific unit of study that focuses on business, entrepreneurship, marketing and corporate development. The partnership for our CP programme is with Pearson International (the world’s largest provider of entrepreneurial education) and we offer the Pearson BTEC option in combination with three of our Diploma subjects. BTEC qualifications open new doors into rewarding careers in STEM, health, Sport, Business, IT, Creatives and much more, so our students can move into a the career they want with the skills employers need. CP students commit themselves to a challenging programme of study whilst acquiring transferable skills in applied knowledge, critical thinking, communication, and cross-cultural engagement. We have developed a hybrid version of the CP at the Lyceum Alpinum for students who, during their final two years at the Lyceum, wish to focus on career-related, applied learning in a field, which genuinely interests them before progressing to a higher education programme or a career in business and related areas. CP students at the Lyceum Alpinum Zuoz will follow • two or more Diploma Programme subjects; • a BTEC Level 3 Diploma course in Business provided by Pearson. • A CP Core programme consisting of four components: Personal and Professional Skills, Service Learning, Language Development and a Reflective Project. In order to further strengthen the practical aspects of this course of study, the Lyceum Alpinum has forged relationships with a range of local, national and international businesses that will allow students the opportunity to gain real-world experience and insight into how the professional world operates. The DIS office and our Admissions team will be delighted to answer any further questions you may have. 3 Pre-IB Diploma Programme (Grades 7–10) Pre-IB Diploma Programme – Grades 7 and 8 Pre-IB Diploma Programme – Grades 9 and 10 These classes are suitable for students aiming to enter the These classes prepare students for the IB Diploma IB Diploma Programme, who already have some knowledge Programme (years 11 and 12) and are taught in English: of English, or who have grown up in an international environment. All classes are taught in English. The Foundation Year is for students in school years 7 and 8 Compulsory Subjects Grade 9 Grade 10 with only an elementary knowledge of English. In this course students focus on learning the English they need English to participate fully in the mainstream classes. Year 8 German students can also progress to year 9 EAL (English as an Additional Language) programme. Mathematics Physics Compulsory Subjects Grade 7 Grade 8 Chemistry English Biology German History 3) Mathematics Business/Economics Science World Studies 3) History Music 4) Music Art 4) ICT ICT Art Design Technology Physical Education Physical Education Additional Subjects Grade 7 Grade 8 Additional Subjects Grade 9 Grade 10 Chinese 1) 1) Chinese 1) 1) French 2) 2) French 2) 2) Spanish 2) 2) Spanish 2) 2) Notes 1) Mandatory subject for mother tongue students, elective subject for others 2) Mandatory elective subject for all students – French, Spanish or Chinese (for non-native speakers) 3) History or World Studies 4) Music or Art English as an Additional Language (EAL support): years 7 – 10 Students are assessed for their knowledge of English when entering the school and then placed in a class appropriate to their level. If required, the EAL Coordinator will arrange for them to receive additional support to improve their writing, speaking and reading skills. In year 9, students who come to the school with little or no experience of English are placed in a class dedicated to EAL instruction in a number of subjects: World Studies, ICT, Music, English, Visual Arts, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, History. Students in years 7 or 8 with only an elementary knowledge of English (levels A1 – A2) can enter our Foundation Year class DIS1/2EAL. In English, German, Chinese, French, Spanish and Maths students are placed in classes which match their ability. 4 International General Certificate of Secondary Education (Grades 9 & 10) From October 2020, the Lyceum Alpinum has been accredited to offer the Cambridge iGCSE qualification from grade 9 (DIS 3).