Introduction to IB Diploma Preparation Pathway

Given the nature of the IB work load, it requires a different pattern of study to the QCE. Diploma students need to be prepared to commit to being organised over a two year campaign, which has fewer internal assessments than their QCE counterparts yet has examinations that contribute a greater percentage to their final subject grade. As such, students currently enrolled at the College, who wish to complete the IB Diploma in Year 11 and 12, or enter the Pre-Diploma course in Year 10, must meet the following conditions: IB DIPLOMA PROGRAMME Conditions of Entry

IB MYP (internal and external applicants)

EXTERNAL NON IB

1. Students must have gained a final achievement score of 5 or higher in the following MYP subjects: Maths, Science, Language and Literature, Individuals and

1. Students must have achieved a B grade average or higher for the following subjects: English, Humanities, Maths and Science. 2. NAPLAN results at or above SEA 3. School reports provided, that also reflect positive behaviour, effort and attendance.

Societies and grade of 4 in Language Acquisition. 2. Successful completion of the Personal Project and satisfactory participation in Service Learning requirements. 3. Due to the nature of this two year Senior programme, students must have demonstrated high levels of motivation and self-discipline. This will be reflected in student reports,

behaviour, effort and attendance.

All internal applicants will meet with the IB Co-ordinator to determine their suitability to attempt the Diploma Programme. At the meeting, the IB Co-ordinator will assess students’ level of commitment and ability to take personal responsibility for their learning, as well as their level of oral English fluency. The primary purpose of the meeting is to consider the applicant’s potential to succeed not only in their individual subjects but also in the core components of CAS, Theory of Knowledge and the Extended Essay. New applicant’s to the College will meet with the Dean of Admissions who will determine student suitabilities to undertake the IB Diploma. LEARNING AGREEMENT All Diploma Candidates must sign a learning agreement indicating their awareness of the rigorous nature of the programme and constituting their commitment to meeting its academic deadlines and adhering to the requirements of the Academic Honesty Policy. The criteria outlined above are to be used as guidelines when assessing a candidates suitability to participate in the Diploma Programme. Other factors may be considered when determining whether the Diploma or QCE are the most appropriate option for each student.

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