International Baccalaureate (IB)
- Course Type School Leaver
- Subject Area International Baccalaureate
- Qualification International Baccalaureate
- Study Mode: Full Time
- Course Level Level 3
- Course Length 2 years
Overview
This qualification allows you to study six subjects, three at Higher Level (HL) and three at Standard Level (SL), across a wide range of disciplines spanning languages, humanities, maths and sciences as outlined below. As well as the core comprising of Theory of Knowledge, a 4000-word Extended Essay and a portfolio of Creativity, Activity, Service/Voluntary activities, known as CAS.
Who is this course for?
Choose the International Baccalaureate (IB) if…
– You enjoy learning about new subjects in an open, exploratory environment
– You want to keep your options open post-College
– You like to learn in small groups with experienced, knowledgeable and enthusiastic teachers
– You would like to join a College programme which goes beyond academic study and includes plenty of enrichment opportunities, as well as weekly critical thinking lessons (Theory of Knowledge) and a supervised Research Essay, giving the opportunity to study a subject of personal interest with one-to one specialist supervision
– You would like to belong to a close-knit, internationally-minded community with students and staff from around the world
– You are interested in progressing to a top university, either in the UK or overseas You want to make new, often like minded friends
– You are interested in learning how to learn better
- What you will study
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IB students take ONE subject from each of the six groups below:
Group 1 Language
- English Literature (HL and SL)
- English Language and Literature (HL and SL)
Group 2 Second Language
- French B (HL and SL)
- German ab initio (SL only)
- German B (SL only)
- Spanish B (HL and SL)
Group 3 Individuals and Societies (Humanities)
- Geography (HL and SL)
- History (HL and SL)
Group 4 Sciences
- Biology (HL and SL)
- Physics (HL and SL)
- Environmental Systems and Societies (SL only)
Group 5 Mathematics *
- Mathematics: Applications and Interpretation (HL and SL)
Group 6 Electives
- Chemistry (HL and SL)
- Global Politics (HL and SL)
- Psychology (HL and SL)
On this course you will:
- Study six subjects, along with a Theory of Knowledge course
- Research a topic of special interest and complete an Extended Essay, with one-to-one supervision
- Have residential opportunities
- Take part in field trips, theatre visits, conferences and other excursions
- Collate and submit a portfolio of Creativity, Activity, Service/
- Voluntary activities which you have undertaken inside and out of College (known as CAS)
Please note: While we expect to run most if not all of the subjects listed, a minimum number of applicants per subject is required to ensure viability.
- Assessment
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You will be assessed through a combination of exams and internal assessment of your oral, written and practical coursework.
- Entry Requirements
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Eight GCSEs at grade 6 or above, including English Language and Maths
For certain subjects (especially higher level) you will need higher grades, for instance, a minimum GCSE grade of 7 for higher level Languages or Sciences. If you want to study a language that you have not studied before, you can follow the language for beginners (ab initio) course without a GCSE in that language
Progression and careers
The course is recognised and welcomed by all universities in Britain and most universities across the world and prepares you for nearly all courses, depending on your choice of subjects. Our current average point score (35), which is above the world average, matches and even surpasses the entry requirements for several Russell Group universities, including Birmingham and Manchester. Recent destinations of IB students include the University of Oxford to study Psychology, the University of Warwick to study History and Politics, the University of Liverpool to study Medicine, the UCL to study Arts and Science and the University of Exeter to study English.
Frequently Asked Questions
- *What does the Maths course involve/What kind of Maths is it?
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Mathematics: Applications and Interpretation focuses on statistics and technology and is best suited to social scientists. This course would also be suitable for Medicine applicants.
- How can I pursue an engineering pathway in the IB?
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When Maths is taken in combination with Physics, this will open an Engineering pathway to some universities. It is recommended that for Engineering both Maths and Physics are taken at HL. It is also recommended that you check that the Engineering course you wish to apply for at university will accept Maths Applications and Interpretations.
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What our students think?
“The IB has been a great experience in general. It has a Creative Activity and Service (CAS) element and there are a certain amount of hours you need to do. For one of my extra activities I am part of the Met Office research group which is really interesting. The environment at Exeter College is magnificent, because... Read more >