International Baccalaureate. International complete secondary education program

IB program

Training program International Baccalaureate, abbreviated IB program, originally designed for high school as pre-university preparation. In 1968 it was modernized and expanded to a full curriculum covering 10 years of study starting with kindergarten(kindergarten) and ending with pre-university training (pre-university). Now training under the program is available to children aged 3 to 19 years from different countries, social and economic classes in more than 3500 schools in 143 countries in the world.

Despite the fact that the program was developed by European experts, namely teachers from the universities of Vienna, Lausanne, Copenhagen and Hamburg, it is most popular in the United States of America. At the time of this writing in the States by IB program 70568 children study. Canada ranks second in the world with 10249 students. As for Europe, the UK is in first place in terms of the number of students - 4590 students, followed by Holland - 3288 and India - 2426.

This international success of the program is due to the fact that it was originally developed as a program not tied to any country.

The popularity of the program in the UK is growing every day. More and more schools are "adopting it". The main reason is the internationality of the program and the opportunity, after its completion, to enter any university in the world, and not only in the UK. British teachers, in response to the "dominance" of European education, introduced their "international" programs IGCSE (secondary education) and Pre-U (preparation for the university). Nevertheless, more and more foreigners, including our fellow countrymen, come to the UK to study in IB every year.

Advantage International Baccalaureate , which is now being copied by similar programs, consists in a more general, comprehensive, development of students, both academic and personal.

So the complete course International Baccalaureate consists of four components:

IB Primary Years Program, abbreviated as IBPYP, for children from 3 to 12 years old. The program is aimed at developing the child as a person, fostering in him a love of learning new things, both in the classroom and in everyday life.
IB Middle Years Program, abbreviated as IBMYP, for children from 11 to 16 years old. The program is designed in such a way as to develop in a child not only academic knowledge, but also to show the connection between academic learning and real life, to develop in him the skills of critical and creative thinking.
IB Diploma Program, abbreviated as IBDP, for students aged 16 to 19. Academically rich program of preparation for admission to higher education institutions.
IB Career-related Certificate, abbreviated as IBCC, for students aged 16 to 19. A relatively young program that combines academic education with professional education. After graduating from the IBCC, the student can either continue their education or start working.

From the point of view of the program International Baccalaureate, international education consists of:

in the development of world citizens in terms of culture, language and the ability to get along together;
fostering students' respect for other cultures;
in stimulating interest in learning new things;
in "equipping" students with the skills of comprehending and obtaining new knowledge, both individually and in a team, as well as applying the acquired skills in practice;
in the use of a variety of progressive teaching methods;
in the application of international standards in assessing students' knowledge.

Before introducing the IBPYP program, a group of educators conducted research in the field of child education for 10 years. Since its introduction in 1997, research and continuous modernization of the program has continued. The introduction of IBMYP was driven by the growing popularity of education abroad and the understanding by teachers of the need to teach students fundamentally new skills, behavior and knowledge necessary to exist in an international environment. This program was introduced in 1994, and as in the case of the previous one, work on its modernization does not stop. Despite its relative maturity, the IBDP, introduced in 1968, is, as it were, a logical completion of the first two components and is designed to "equip" school graduates with the necessary knowledge and skills to enter a higher educational institution.

Comprehensive and more holistic development of students at all four stages of the program is ensured by the simultaneous intellectual, personal, emotional and social education of children. The training program is thought out and clearly balanced. It includes the exact and humanities, as well as the study of languages and the arts.

Besides:

methods and experience of different countries are included in the program of study of each subject;
applied language learning, which is inextricably linked with practical application, which develops in students a sense of the need for their knowledge;
complex training, that is, not studying all disciplines not individually, but in conjunction with others;
development of teaching skills (children first take into account the technique of effective teaching, and only then the learning itself begins);
the possibility of collective learning (students can conduct research, write term papers both independently and in a group);
instilling a sense of belonging to society, children participate in various charity events and reflect on topics such as "me and the city in which I live," "me and the world around," and so on.

IB program it is taught in different ways in different educational institutions. Some people prefer to introduce only one, the highest, component -

The International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Program (DP) is an educational program taught in one of three languages (English, French or Spanish). This program provides preparation of graduates for admission to the best universities the world.

Under the IB program, 2,718 international schools of the world operate in 125 countries. Most of the schools that teach under the DP (Diploma) program are government subsidized schools. Officially founded in 1968 in Geneva with the support of UNESCO, the International Baccalaureate Organization (IBO) is a non-profit foundation that does not belong to any particular country. IBO now offers three options for educational academic programs.

IB programs

International Baccalaureate is a recognized leader in international educational programs... It is represented by three agreed programs for students from 3 to 19 years old:

program primary school(Primary Years Program, PYP) for children aged 5 to 11;
a Middle Years Program (MYP) for children aged 11 to 16;
program high school(Diploma Program, IB) for students aged 16-19.

Academic plan

The Diploma program includes:

six subjects for compulsory study;
extended essay (scientific thesis) up to 4000 words;
compulsory subject - Theory of Knowledge (combined course of various disciplines and skills of practical application of theoretical knowledge in life).

Each student enrolled in the Diploma program is advised to spend 150 hours developing creative skills, fitness (sports) and charitable activities (environmental protection, charitable aid).

Each subject is evaluated on a seven point system, with 7 being the highest point. An additional three points may be awarded for excellent performance thesis(essay) and for the project on the Theory of Knowledge.

45 points is the maximum possible result that a student can get while studying under the Diploma program.

To obtain an International Baccalaureate Diploma, a student must score a minimum of 24 points.

However, there are some issues due to which a student may be refused a Diploma, despite the points they have earned. This is non-participation in the program of creative, sports and spiritual development (CAS), copying other people's ideas, unfulfilled thesis.

On the other hand, there are certain conditions that allow a student to receive a Diploma, despite his possible failures in any disciplines: successful passing of exams for knowledge of the mother tongue and one foreign language, as well as the fulfillment of other additional requirements of the program, gives the candidate the right to receive a Bilingual Diploma. education.

The student has the right to study not the entire list of required subjects and may refuse to participate in some of the compulsory school events, not attend a course in the Theory of Knowledge, or not write a thesis. In this case, the student will not receive a Diploma, but he will be issued a certificate with the results of his success in each of the subjects studied. Such a certificate is nothing more than a statement of payment by a student for exams and a statement of grades with the results of these exams. Such a certificate is issued to all students at the end of the course.

Subject areas

Each student chooses six subjects for study (one subject from each of the groups 1-5 below), and also additionally takes a sixth subject from groups 1, 2, 3, 4 or 6.

He is required to study at least three subjects in an advanced program (HL), the other three subjects will be studied by him within the framework of the high school standard. You cannot study more than 5 subjects in an advanced program without the special permission of the IB school coordinator.

The Advanced Study subjects require 240 hours of study per course. The subjects of the standard course are allocated 150 hours of lessons during the program.

Group 1: Languages A1: Usually the student's native language (80 different languages to choose from).

Group 2: Second language: Foreign language in addition to the first studied language from group A1 (in-depth or standard).

The study of a second foreign language is divided into three categories according to the level of proficiency in this language: A2, B and ab initio (from Latin "from the beginning").

A2 - the second language, which the student speaks as a native;
B - the second language that the student has been studying for two years;
ab initio - the student has never studied this language.

The choice of learning each of the languages from Groups 1 and 2 is determined by the student.

Group 3: People and Society: Humanities subjects such as: philosophy, economics, business and management, psychology, anthropology, jurisprudence, peaceful conflict management, Information Technology, geography, history.

Group 4: Experimental sciences: physics, chemistry, biology, ecology, technologies for environmental protection.

Group 5: Mathematics: standard mathematics, medium level mathematics, advanced mathematics, higher mathematics. Computer technology and programming can only be an additional sixth subject, but not part of the mathematics course.

Group 6: Creativity and additional courses: painting, graphics, ceramics, music, choreography, drama. The offered subjects of this group can be replaced by the student with any other subject from Groups 2,3,4 or Computer techologies from Group 5.

Thesis

The student must write a thesis, consisting of 4000 words (10-11 pages of A4 text) in any subject studied by him (not necessarily an examination). Each course has special explanations, following which, the student will be able to properly organize and formalize his first scientific work. The topic for work can be any, but forcing the student to research and study the subject of the topic. The thesis is written under the guidance of a teacher who in parallel develops the same topic, gives written advice to the student. The diploma work must be completed without fail if a student is applying for a Diploma.

CAS

CAS stands for English words: Creativity, Movement, Service (Creativity, Action, Service).

This program block is optional. He invites students to take part in socially significant events, participate in sports competitions, and engage in creativity. This section of the program aims to motivate students to go beyond the school academic curriculum, to feel their worth and importance in the world, by sharing their skills with others. Each student who wishes to receive a Diploma must spend 150 hours during the course on charity, sports and creative activity... Of course, a student can devote much more time to sports, creativity or charity work, but in order to receive a Diploma, it is important that he is engaged in creativity, sports and social work for 50 hours for each type of activity at least. The hours are documented in the official school magazines which are submitted annually in January to the head office of the International Baccalaureate Organization. A diploma is awarded if the required course is completed in full.

Theory of Knowledge

Each student must successfully pass the Theory of Knowledge course. A minimum of 100 teaching hours are allocated for this subject. The aim of this course is to develop students' critical thinking, logic and self-study skills. The condition for the successful completion of this subject is the writing of an abstract of 1200-1600 words (4-5 pages of printed text A4) on one of the proposed topics of choice and its presentation.

The grades for the abstract and presentation are compared with the grades for the thesis according to a special table (matrix) developed by the International Baccalaureate Organization, as a result of which the student can be awarded up to three additional points.

Efficiency mark

All knowledge of the subjects is assessed in points given by the school itself and according to estimates given by independent experts of the organization, as well as by the results of examinations, which are held in May. Each exam usually consists of two or three sets of tests. All test kits are submitted on the same day. For example, a chemistry exam may consist of test 1 with tasks and answer choices. Test 2 will have items that require a written substantiated answer. Test 3 may require the student to answer one specific question in depth.

Retaking the exam is only possible next year. The candidate has the right to retake the exam three times.

Each version of the test takes 45 minutes to 3 hours, but usually the exam lasts from one to two hours.

Since usually a large number of different subjects are tested during the exam month, students often have to write several different tests on the same day. The test results are confirmed by an independent expert from the International Baccalaureate Organization.

The forms of internal testing and exams conducted by the school itself (IA) are different: oral presentations, practical work, written work, homework. 20-50% of the final score that a student will receive in the subject under study depends on the school's grades.

The grades given by the school and experts for the examination papers are processed and analyzed. The overall performance indicators of schools around the world define the minimum passing score for a student to receive a Diploma in each given year.

Conditions for obtaining a diploma

To obtain an IB Diploma, the following requirements must be met:

At least three subjects are studied in depth and three according to the standard program.
Four subjects are studied in depth and two according to the standard program.
Each of the six subjects studied is given a score of 2 and higher: for example, the native language - 2 points, then the second language - 3 points, and so on. The minimum student must score 24 points.
Creativity, sports and social work should be spent 150 hours during the course.
You need to hand over your thesis.
Provide an abstract and presentation on the Theory of Knowledge course. To receive the Diploma, the student must receive a grade of at least D (three) for the thesis or for the abstract on the Theory of Knowledge.

Certificates

A student may opt out of a full Diploma course and pursue a certificate program in a specific subject. Candidates who study only in a certain subject may neglect the additional requirements for obtaining a Diploma (not to write a thesis, not to study the Theory of Knowledge course and not to participate in social work, not to engage in creativity and sports). However, if a student decides to obtain a certificate in a subject World history, then he must attend and study the course of Theory of Knowledge.

Those students who, in addition to the IB Diploma program, have also managed to study and successfully pass the exam for knowledge of an additional subject, also receive a certificate attesting their level of knowledge in this subject.

Confession

In Canada and the United States, some IB Diploma programs are recognized as a first year university or college level. Universities and colleges may authorize a student to enroll in a second year, depending on the final grades in his IB Diploma. Thus, the IB Diploma is the equivalent of the Advanced Profile Program.

In England, most universities, including Oxford and Cambridge, accept the IB Diploma as an alternative to the English A-levels or Scottish High School Certificate. The UCAS organization in 2008 created a table for IB Diploma points, where the minimum scores for admission to every university in the country.

In some countries, such as Turkey or Peru, the IB Diploma is not considered the equivalent of a national high school diploma. Usually this position is explained by the fact that the program for the IB Diploma is not as specialized as in a particular country, or the program for obtaining the IB Diploma does not offer certain subjects for study. However, in Peru, some universities accept students with an IB Diploma.

Other countries, such as Germany, have established certain requirements for applicants with an IB Diploma:

The applicant must retake the following disciplines in Germany:

a foreign language according to the A2 program (the student had already studied the language for two years before the start of the IB course) at the standard level;
mathematics at the standard level;
one of the subjects of the experimental course or mathematics in an advanced program.

Some universities, however, prefer to accept students with IB Diplomas obtained in their country of study. The list of German universities that accept applicants with IB Diplomas without retaking exams is always updated on the official IBO website.

In Australia, all universities accept the IB Diploma. Students with high scores in advanced courses may request extramural credits for their first year at university.

Russia accepts IB Diplomas at most universities, including Moscow State University, MGIMO, REA. Plekhanov, but these universities require very high final marks in the Diploma. For example, for admission to the Faculty of Economics at Moscow State University, an applicant must have 36 points in an IB Diploma, including an examination score of at least 6 in each subject studied in depth.

In France, the IB Diploma is an alternative diploma for an applicant entering any university in the country.

In Hong Kong, applicants with an IB Diploma can enter the country's universities as foreign students.

The State University of Singapore recognizes the IB Diploma as a worthy certificate for applying for the first year of the university.

You can find out information about the recognition of an IB Diploma by universities in the country of your interest on the official website of the IBO: http://www.ibo.org/country.

Together with Global Dialogue, you can enroll in the IB program at the following schools:

St Clares (Oxford, UK);
King's-Edgehill School (Canada);
College du Léman (Switzerland).

The International Baccalaureate, or IB, is an internationally recognized study program that helps students enroll in foreign universities.

In the course of studying under the IB program, students study compulsory and optional subjects in various fields, and then take the final exam. At the end of the program, students receive diplomas, which serve as proof of a high level of knowledge and readiness to study at the university. IB diplomas are recognized by most foreign universities, along with a school certificate and language test results.

The undoubted plus of the IB program is the opportunity to go through it without leaving your country or even city! Today IB schools operate all over the world. There are 36 schools in Russia and the CIS, most of which are located on the territory of the Russian Federation.

Interested in getting an IB Diploma? Looking for a suitable educational institution nearby? We present you a list of 10 IB schools in Russia ...

1. Moscow School of Economics, Moscow

The school offers training on the IB diploma program for students in grades 10-11. The educational institution is proud of the success of its students in passing the IB exam and their relevance in the international academic arena. Today, graduates of the school study at the City University of London, the University of Manchester, the University of Warwick, University College London, Kings College London, New York University, Columbia University, Cornell University, the University of Washington and other foreign universities.

2. Samara Medical Technical Lyceum, Samara

The department of the International Baccalaureate has existed in the Lyceum since 2000, during this time 33 students of the Lyceum received IB diplomas and were prepared to study abroad. The program is taught by qualified teachers in English and takes place simultaneously with the standard program at the 10-11 grade level.

3. International secondary school "Integration XXI century", Moscow

The IB program has been offered at the school since 2006 and lasts for two academic years (grades 10 and 11). The school is taught by experienced teachers, some of them are graduates themselves foreign universities... Today, graduates of the IB program at the School "Integration XXI Century" study at recognized universities in the UK, USA, Switzerland, Cyprus and other countries.

4. School "Learning in Dialogue", St. Petersburg

The school offers International Baccalaureate degree programs, preparing its graduates for study abroad. Training is conducted at the level of 10-11 or 11-12 grades, its cost is RUB 950,000 for 1 year. Teaching is carried out by highly qualified teachers who speak English at the highest level.

5. School "President", Moscow region

The private school offers IB degree programs that last 2 years (grades 10-11). At the choice of the student, it is possible to study in a small group (up to 5 people) or in a standard group (from 5 people), the cost of the program also depends on this.

6. Secondary school № 9 named after AS Pushkin with in-depth study of subjects of the physics and mathematics cycle, Perm

The school is the only educational institution in Perm Territory offering the MYP IB (The IB Middle Years Program) for students from 11 to 16 years old. This program develops students' critical thinking as well as an intercultural global approach to education, preparing them for the IB degree program.

7. Lyceum number 10, Perm

IB diploma programs at the Lyceum are taught by teachers accredited and certified by the International Baccalaureate Organization, who have the appropriate IB certificates based on the results of foreign internships. Training is carried out at the level of 10-11 grades, and a preparatory course for the pre-DP diploma program at the 9th grade is also offered.

8. Secondary school number 7 with in-depth study in English, Perm

Initially, the school offered only English-speaking curriculum PYP IB (for children up to 12 years old), aimed at the full mental, creative and linguistic development of children. Since 2015, the school has also offered an IB degree program at grades 10-11. 11 teachers of the school successfully received IB certificates and began preparing students for admission to foreign universities.

9. Boarding school for gifted children VSUES, Vladivostok

On the basis of the International Department, the school implements two International Baccalaureate programs - MYP IB (for students in grades 5-9) and the DP diploma program (for students in grades 10-12). The boarding school is located in a beautiful place on the shores of the Amur Bay and, in addition to training, offers students comfortable accommodation, meals and the opportunity to study in various sections and circles.

10. International School "Source", Ulyanovsk

For high school students, the school offers training according to the IB diploma program at the level of 10-11 grades. Teaching is conducted by qualified and experienced educators using the best teaching aids in English, internationally recognized.

The International Baccalaureate educational program was created in Switzerland in the late 60s as a universal school program with a general curriculum that would allow educational institutions of one country to consider education received in another country equivalent to the national one.

As the program spreads IB Diploma(so-called IB diploma, in fact - a school leaving certificate) began to be recognized by the world's leading universities. Now in the USA, Canada, Ireland, Great Britain, Belgium, France, Norway, Sweden and some other countries, applicants with such certificates are admitted to universities without entrance exams. Only the passing score and the requirements for grades in the certificate for a certain set of subjects are stipulated. In other countries - for example, in Spain - a diploma International Baccalaureate recognized along with the national, but does not exempt from passing entrance exams. Thus, a student with an International Baccalaureate degree has sufficient qualifications to enter virtually any university in the world.

Today according to the program International Baccalaureate you can study in 1020 schools in 100 countries of the world. The fastest growing number of schools is in the United States. Typically, schools that practice this model are among the best in all countries. This essentially means that the level of secondary education received in IB schools is above the national standard.

The IB program is primarily designed to provide students with the knowledge and skills necessary in life for everyone, regardless of profession, as well as skills for social adaptation. Within the framework of the program, the main emphasis is on academic achievement, the ability to think critically, skills independent work... Thanks to this approach, students increase their motivation and interest in knowledge, and, consequently, academic performance.

The IB program is designed for two years. Specific academic plan may change from school to school, but in general it looks like this. Training is conducted in one of the three working languages of IB: English, French or Spanish (teaching of the native language, native and world literature in the national language is allowed). The basis of the program is the study of six subjects that the student chooses himself. The subjects of the program are taught at two levels: “advanced” (Higher level) and “standard” (Standard level). The first involves the study of the discipline in the amount of 240 teaching hours, the second - 150 hours. At the “advanced” level, three or four subjects are studied, as a rule, necessary for him to enter a university.

The subjects of the IB program are grouped into six groups, and from each student chooses one subject to study.

First language (usually native) and selective study of works of world literature.
Foreign languages and literature in these languages.
Man and society (history, psychology, geography, economics, philosophy, business and management, information technology, etc.).
Natural sciences (biology, physics, chemistry, ecological systems, etc.).
Mathematics
Additional electives (design, music, performing arts, one of the subjects of group 3 or 4, mathematics at an advanced level).

Also, students must take powerful comprehensive courses:

Theory of Knowledge (TOK) - "Theory of knowledge". This is a course of a philosophical plan, a kind of research theory, methods and models of comprehending new things. In a word, in these classes they teach to learn and not be afraid to argue in search of truth; here they also give a basis for self-study. As part of this course, students are also taught to write essays correctly, argue their point of view, give definitions and formulate hypotheses, and debate competently.
Creativity, Action, Service (CAS) - “Creativity, action, service”. Creativity can include publishing a school newspaper, writing a script for a Christmas tree, etc. Action is sport, dancing - in a word, all mobile activities. Serving society is any activity aimed at helping the disadvantaged, protecting the environment, etc. - from visiting orphanages to helping with the construction of a church. Participation in theatrical performances, sports, social work contributes to the fact that not only reveal their talents, but also develop such important qualities as attentiveness, caring for others, and the ability to work in a team.

By the end of the program, each student must have written an Extended Essay of at least 4000 words. It should be a kind of report on independently conducted research on a chosen topic, which is carried out under the guidance of a teacher. This allows students to acquire research skills.

One of the main differences of the IB program is, first of all, the approach to the study of the subject. As a rule, the IB program uses methods of various analysis, the emphasis is on writing research works and independent experimental activities of students.

In order to receive the Diploma of Completion of the International Baccalaureate program, the student must complete the program by fulfilling all the requirements: successfully passing exams in all six subjects (in three subjects at the advanced level and in three subjects at the standard level), write an Extended Essay and two papers in Theory of Knowledge, complete at least 150 hours of Creativity, Action, Service and complete all projects and mini-projects. Every year about 30 thousand students receive an IB Diploma.

An objective assessment of the results also contributes to the credibility of the IB diploma. The graduate of the program must receive two assessments: an internal assessment, which is given by the school teacher, and an external assessment by foreign examiners of a single examination center in the city of Cardiff in the UK.

The flexibility of the program should be especially noted. Changes are made to it every three years. Specialized teacher committees are constantly working to improve the courses. Thus, International Baccalaureate is a universal program that has absorbed all the best that exists in school education different countries. This is a kind of universal language that is understandable to almost any university and college.

The IB (International Baccalaureate) program was created in the late 60s of the last century in Switzerland. The purpose of creating IB was to unite all known secondary education systems and create a program, the diploma of which will be recognized by the university of any country at the level of national school diplomas. During this time, the program has received worldwide recognition and is today taught in 2401 schools around the world in 129 countries. At the same time, the level of education in these schools is always higher than national standards.

The International Baccalaureate program begins in grade 11 and lasts 2 years.

This is an in-depth study of six subjects from various groups of knowledge, with 3 subjects selected at the basic level (150 hours for each subject) and three at the advanced level (240 hours are allocated for the study of the subject).

The program provides for the development of analytical thinking, conducting experiments and writing research papers. To complete the course, students are required to write a minimum 4,000 word long essay about the research they have undertaken during their instructor-led training. In addition, students are involved in social life and volunteer projects.

What they study on the programIB?

To study on the IB program, the student must choose 6 subjects from different branches of science. At the same time, determine which subjects will be studied at the advanced level, and which at the basic. Usually, at the advanced level, subjects are selected to be studied at the university and the mother tongue.

Mother tongue and study of works of world literature. If the student's native language is not taught at school, then any foreign language is chosen.
One of foreign languages and literature in this language.
Social sciences (history, psychology, geography, philosophy, business, etc.).
Natural sciences (chemistry, physics, biology, ecology)
Mathematics
An additional discipline of the student's choice, which can be from the following subjects: music, design, theater arts, mathematics at an advanced level, or one of the subjects of groups 2, 3 or 4.

All students involved in the IB program must complete special modules:
TOK (Theory of Knowledge) - "Theory of knowledge". An extensive philosophical course "Theory of Knowledge" includes research theory and modern learning, teaches you to argue your point of view and conduct scientific disputes.
CAS (Creativity, Action, Service) - "Creativity, action, service" - performing a certain amount of work in each of the three areas of the module: "Creativity" includes the release of a school newspaper, writing scripts for the holidays. "Action" is all mobile activities (dance, sports, theater). "Service" involves any volunteer activity: helping the disadvantaged, protecting the environment. Working in the CAS module helps to reveal the talents of a student, educates a caring citizen and teaches how to work in a team.

To complete the IB program, each student must write an Extended Essay (extended essay, minimum 4000 words) - a report on research in the chosen subject, which is conducted under the guidance of a teacher.

Why the program IB unique?

The IB program is recognized all over the world, which gives graduates the freedom to choose a country to study at a university.
IB fosters a “whole person”.
IB encourages students to explore and appreciate other cultures and develops communication skills.
The IB approach to education is not encyclopedic. The emphasis is on learning to explore and analyze.
IB provides a broad general education with an emphasis on specialization in areas consistent with the interests and future plans of each student.
The IB academic background equips students with the skills that will enable them to succeed in today's competitive world.

How is the process of admission to the program IB?

The admissions office of the school where the IB program is taught, consisting of the program coordinator, faculty, counselors and administrator, reviews applications from all students who wish to enter grade 11. For enrollment, the following factors are taken into account:

Estimates for entrance exams in language and mathematics.
Previous academic performance.
Recommendations from teachers of English and mathematics from the previous school.
Support for the decision to participate in the program by the student's parents.
Motivation letter.

Applications for the program are submitted in the fall-winter, exams and enrollment take place in the spring.

How do I get an IB Diploma?

Despite careful selection when enrolling in the program, not all students receive a diploma of its completion.

To successfully complete the program, you need to pass all exams well in the subjects studied (in three subjects at the advanced level and three at the standard level), pass an essay and 2 term papers (TOK), work at least 150 hours in the social program (CAS) and type in as a result, not less than 24 points. At the same time, ranking universities consider students who have scored at least 35 points.

Evaluation takes place on a 7-point scale, with the lowest mark - 1, the highest - 7. For a detailed essay and 2 coursework, you can get a maximum of 3 points. The maximum score that can be obtained for completing the IB program is 45.