IBDP Program at de Ferrers
International Baccalaureate Diploma Program (IBDP)
Life in the 21st Century, in an interconnected, globalized world, requires critical-thinking skills and a sense of international mindedness, something that the IBDP students learn to know and understand"
IBDP students study six courses at Higher or Standard Level. Students must choose one subject from A1 Language, Language B, Individuals and Societies, Experimental Sciences and Mathematics, thus ensuring breadth. The sixth subject may be an arts subject, or the student may choose another subject from the other groups.
IB learners strive to be inquirers, thinkers, communicators, risk takers, knowledgeable, principled, open-minded, caring, balanced and reflective. (please refer to the IB Learner Profile)
The Extended Essay (EE) is a requirement for the students to be awarded the diploma and allows them to engage in independent research through an in-depth study of a question relating to one of the subjects that they are studying.
Theory of Knowledge (TOK) Each IBDP student is encouraged to reflect on the nature of knowledge by critically examining different ways of knowing and different kinds of knowledge always considering the question How do we know?
Creativity Action Service (CAS) Students actively learn from the experience of doing real tasks beyond the classroom. Students can combine or do activities related to each one separately.
Why offer the IB?
- Well rounded programme
- Teaches students time management skills
- All students must study second language
- Students have opportunities to study subjects in all areas
- Core elements develop whole student
- Students encouraged to develop individual abilities and collaboration skills.
- Assessment criteria is transparent
How is the Diploma Program different?
- Does not emphasize specialization at an early age
- Standardized assessment
- Engaged teachers
- Emphasizing international perspectives
- Develops global citizenship
- Personal development
If you have any questions or would like to know more, please send your enquiries to:
See our page on the IBO website: de Ferrers
LINKS:
About the IB Diploma Programme
International Baccalaureate website
Schools guide to the Diploma Programme
Telegraph Article about the IBDP
Why Schools love the IB (Independent Article)