IB Diploma Programme Courses Online Information for students and parents IB Diploma Programme courses online offer a truly international, • Students are not only supported by their online teacher. A NEW WAY OF LEARNING interactive model of teaching and learning: A trained site-based coordinator on their own school campus • Students enjoy the support of a course that is structured but will regularly monitor their performance and communicate flexible. Lessons feature weekly objectives to keep students on with the online teacher for further assistance. track, but provide flexibility so that they can complete them • Students’ results have the same status for university admissions “The International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme courses online were initiated in 2006 as within the week at their own pace. as a course taught in a traditional face-to-face IB classroom. part of the IB’s access agenda, which aims to enable more students to experience and benefit • In 2012 over 1,000 students from over 280 IB World Schools in from an IB education regardless of personal circumstances. more than 70 countries enjoyed a safe environment for learning and communicating. Diploma Programme courses online expand curriculum options and increase flexibility for existing IB World Schools. They also enable us to reach students in remote locations and provide them with the opportunity to participate in an authentic IB experience. In collaboration with Pamoja Education, our authorized online course provider, students and teachers from around the world interact online in truly global classrooms, using the latest web technologies.” ENTER THE GLOBAL IB DP CLASSROOM Jeff Beard Director General, International Baccalaureate Interact with teachers and classmates from all over the world

Why do students choose IB Diploma Building IB quality and integrity into Programme courses online? online courses • To study IB subjects otherwise unavailable at their school Our online courses, developed and delivered under the IB’s • To take courses that allow flexibility to suit their schedule rigorous quality assurance standards, cover the same course content and prepare students for the same assessments as a • To engage in an exciting and truly global educational traditional face-to-face IB Diploma Programme course. As such, experience IB Diploma Programme courses online: • To experience a new form of learning that will be important to BLOGS their future studies and career • are two years in duration LIVE • follow IB course guides LESSONS • meet IB course requirements “It’s really an exceptional opportunity to be able to do an IB course online. Being able to utilize Internet resources and technology in a • are formally assessed in the same way as face-to-face courses constructive way for learning is an ever more important skill. The • are taught in accordance with The Diploma Programme: From Pamoja Course trains you with these better than the courses you principles into practice NEWS FEEDS take at school, and it is certainly more international as well. No • embed theory of knowledge (TOK) into the courses WIKIS matter how difficult and exhausting you think the IB is, the online DISCUSSION • feature practice examinations to prepare students for IB course will be one of your fondest memories during the last two FORUMS external examinations years of high school when you look back at it at university.” • are taught by experienced IB teachers, who have special 2012 online Psychology SL year 2 student training in online pedagogy • require approximately the same amount of study time as face- BLOGS WIKIS DISCUSSION FORUMS NEWS FEEDS LIVE LESSONS to-face higher and standard level courses Why do schools offer IB Diploma • Reflect on learning • Learn collaboratively • Share opinions and ideas • Research key information • Join the virtual • Showcase work • Study in groups • Engage in thought- • Bookmark material classroom Programme courses online? Developing international mindedness • Develop visual • Review, evaluate and provoking conversations • Share content • Interact with students knowledge analyse • Develop analytical • Share and archive ideas • To provide additional subject choices for students Empowering the learner is a key feature of our online courses. thinking • To build more flexibility into student timetables In online classrooms of approximately 25 students from around • To provide students with a broader educational experience the world, teachers introduce weekly lessons, guide discussion and provide feedback to stimulate critical thinking and promote • To accommodate students who transfer from another school “lifelong learning” habits. Enhancing learning skills Today’s universities and employers are looking for self-regulated Online teachers instruct students in innovative ways: using learners and workers. In an IB Diploma Programme online global The class has benefitted my students by providing a class / written explanations, screencasts and live webinars, as well as classroom, students take true ownership of their learning, cultivating challenge that did not exist at our school. Our students had a very engaging in group and private discussions. unique opportunity to be in a class with students from all over skills that support future success in such areas as critical thinking, the world. They loved it. All of my students have endorsed other self-management, collaboration, communication and project students being offered on-line DP classes. management. Furthermore, by working with classmates and faculty who are literally around the world, students can develop Ralph Alexander. Site-based coordinator, Harding Senior High international understanding that will be valued by universities and School, Minnesota, USA employers alike. Courses currently available

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About Pamoja Education For further details about online IB Diploma Programme courses, please contact your school’s IB Diploma Pamoja Education is a social enterprise working in cooperation Programme Coordinator. with the International Baccalaureate to provide online Diploma Programme courses. The online courses, taught by highly Alternatively, please visit our website: qualified and experienced IB teachers, support the IB initiative www.pamojaeducation.com to increase global access to the Diploma Programme. Pamoja Education is fully accredited by The Schools Commission of Read our latest news: news.pamojaeducation.com the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) as a Supplementary Education Program/Center. Profits benefit the Follow@pamojaeducation McCall MacBain Foundation, supporting health and education in Sub-Saharan Africa. Find Pamoja Education on Facebook