IB Courses
General Learning Targets (GLTs)
Our General Learning Targets (GLTs) embody what we want all students to know and be able to do. Every HIS student will demonstrate:
- A Solid Foundation of Knowledge
- Effective Communication
- High Level Thinking
- Positive Behaviors and Approaches to Learning
- International Mindedness and Community Appreciation
A Solid Foundation of Knowledge
Effective Communication
High Level Thinking
Positive Behaviors and Approaches to Learning
International Mindedness and Community Appreciation
Everyone does the HIS Diploma
Our High School Course Catalog provides detailed information about each subject offered at HIS, including prerequisites, workload, and university recognition. Make informed decisions with confidence.
Some will complete IB Courses
What is DP Courses?
HIS is authorized to deliver the IB Courses Programme. The IB Courses curriculum is disciplinary in nature, with students generally selecting one or more higher or standard levels from the six subject groupings: Language A, Language B, Individuals & Societies, Science, Math, and the Arts.
In addition, students have requirements in Theory of Knowledge (TOK), the Extended Essay (EE), and Creativity, Activity, & Service (CAS).
Who Should Consider IB Certificates?
The IB Certificate is pursued by a diverse range of learners, allowing them to tailor their studies according to their interests, existing commitments, and future goals.
They include:
1) Students not meeting the complete IB Diploma requirements: Students who can not meet the prerequisites or do not have the ability to complete the entire IB Diploma Programme but still wish to experience IB courses can benefit by pursuing IB Certificates.
2) Students with focused interests: Those with a strong interest or skill in a specific subject can pursue an IB Certificate. Doing so will enable them to gain more profound knowledge and skills without committing to the entire IB Diploma. For example, a student interested in architecture may focus on IB Mathematics and IB Visual Arts certificates.
3) Students with other commitments: Students already pursuing other rigorous programmes, such as the sports , may choose to take individual IB courses to showcase their ability to manage rigorous academic subjects without the additional workload of the full IB Diploma.
What is the assessment process for IB Certificates
The IB Certificate assessment process follows a similar structure to the IB Diploma.
The criteria involve the following:
1) Internal assessments: These are projects, essays, or assignments completed during the course, often making up a portion of the final grade. For example, an IB history student may complete an internal assessment that requires them to research a specific historical event and present their analysis. The student’s teacher evaluates this piece of work, but it is also externally moderated by the IB Organization to ensure consistency.
2) Examinations: Students take external exams for each IB subject at the end of the course. These exams are the same as those taken by IB Diploma candidates, and IB examiners worldwide evaluate them. IB subjects, whether pursued through the entire Diploma or as certificates, are graded on a scale from 1 to 7, with 7 being the highest possible score. 3) Subject-specific requirements: Some subjects have additional requirements. For instance, science courses may include laboratory work, while Visual Arts involves the submission of a portfolio of artwork. Language courses might consist of an oral examination.
NB Some countries do not recognise IB Certificates for university admission.
While the US, UK, Canada, and some colleges in India accept IB Certificates as university qualifications, this is not the case for other countries like the Netherlands, Germany, Denmark, Austria, Italy, Spain, and France. These nations have strict governmental regulations for university entry, and IB Certificates alone do not meet the criteria for higher education admission. Additionally, countries like Germany and the Netherlands do not permit entry into their foundation programmes with only IB Certificates, leaving no alternative pathway for students wishing to pursue higher education there.
Pen, The Red. “IB Certificates: Everything You Should Know - the Red Pen.” The Red Pen, 13 Dec. 2024, theredpen.in/blog/ib-certificates-everything-you-should-know/.
The Core Subjects.
Creativity, Activity and Service CAS CAS is a mandatory core component of the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme, which means that all IB students must participate in CAS activities alongside their academics to graduate with an IB diploma; essentially, it's a program that encourages students to engage in creative pursuits, physical activities, and community service to develop holistically beyond just academics.
Theory of Knowledge TOK
TOK and is a mandatory core component of the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme, where students critically examine the nature of knowledge, how we know what we know, and explore different perspectives on acquiring knowledge across various subjects; essentially, it's a course designed to develop critical thinking skills by prompting students to reflect on the process of knowing itself.
The Extended Essay EE
The EE is a mandatory, independent research paper that students must complete as part of the Diploma Programme, typically consisting of around 4,000 words on a topic related to one of their chosen subjects; it allows students to delve deep into a topic of personal interest and develop research skills.
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