INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE

We currently offer two pathways for our students aged 16 - 18. These are the International Baccalaureate Diploma Program and the International Baccalaureate Careers Program.

Both programs offer a rigorous and challenging experience for young people. They are both highly rated and highly recognised by universities around the world and will allow ISM students to follow their passions into further education or the world of work.


ISM IBDP Results

The IB Pathway Choices

The International Baccalaureate Diploma Program is one of, if not the most rigorous pre-university courses in the world. Students study six subjects as well as completing a core program involving an individual research essay, the study of knowledge and the logging of activity hours linked to creativity, action and service.

The subjects that students choose to study can be done at a Higher Level (3 subjects) and a Standard Level (3 subjects). All elements of the course are assessed and students will receive a diploma based on a cumulative score across the elements.


The International Baccalaureate Careers Program offers an innovative alternative to the Diploma. The IBCP allows students to explore a more specific program whilst widening the scope of assessment. Students will study two full IB course and the IBCP Core. In addition they will follow a BTEC accredited course on Enterprise & Entrepreneurship which allow them more access to real world and vocational experiences

It is an exciting opportunity for organised and motivate students who enjoy learning outside of traditional environments.


IB Pathways Presentation

IB Pathways Presentation

The IBCP Podcast


Further Reading

FAQs about the DP.pdf
CAS Guide from 2017.pdf
Simplifying DP requirements and failing conditions.pdf
IBCP Presentation for Parents

Assessment Overview

Assessment is a key part of education. It is refers to the way in which we can measure the progress students are making against our learning principles. It is important to not that assessment is much more than traditional examinations. We have two broad ways of assessing progress.

Summative Assessment - Refers to the more traditional way of testing children. This will be in the form of end of year examinations or end of unit tests.

Formative Assessment - Refers to ongoing methods used by teachers (as well as students themselves) to continuously assess progress to inform future learning.

Target Grades

All students from Class 12 & 13 will receive target grades early in the first trimester. These grades are created using an evidence based protocol that we call the Data Triangle:


By exploring all of the data we have for each of the three points on the triangle we should be able to form a very good idea of the progress they can make in one year (Class 7 - 9) or two years (IGCSE & IB). These targets are revised systematically but should not change greatly. It is important to note that any target grade given should NOT be seen as a ceiling. Students can do, and will achieve higher grades than their target. Instead they should be viewed as a benchmark for what we should expect to see in terms of progress.

This target is then used as a reference point for reporting. We will communicate with you to state that your child is CURRENTLY ON COURSE TO...

EXCEED TARGET

MEET TARGET

FAIL TO MEET TARGET

Assessment

We now give students a target for the end of the year (Class 7 - 9) or the end of the course (IGCSE & IB). We then look to assess and measure where students are on their “flight path” towards that grade at any given time. This allows us to have a much better idea of progress over time and where and when support and intervention might need to take place.


Assessment - IBDP

Attainment - IBDP (Class 12 & 13)


The IBDP (International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme) grading system runs on a 1 to 7 scale like our lower secondary programme. Students earn points over 6 subjects and the core areas, the total points available is 45 (42 points from subjects and 3 additional points from ToK and EE). The percentage attainment grade boundaries for each level from 1 to 7 vary depending on the subject. Within this grading system there are several factors which can lead to a failing criteria:


  1. If CAS requirements have not been met.

  2. If a candidate’s total points are fewer than 24 out of 45.

  3. If Theory of Knowledge, Extended Essay or any contributing subject is not completed.

  4. If a grade E has been awarded for either Theory of Knowledge or the Extended Essay.

  5. If there is a grade 1 awarded in any subject/level.

  6. If a grade 2 has been awarded three or more times (HL or SL).

  7. If a grade 3 or below has been awarded four or more times (HL or SL).

  8. If a candidate has gained fewer than 12 points on HL subjects (for candidates who register for four HL subjects, the three highest grades count).

  9. If a candidate has gained fewer than 9 points on SL subjects (candidates who register for two SL subjects must gain at least 5 points at SL).

School Reports

Understanding the New Report - 2019