Utahloy International School

International Baccalureate Diploma

The IB Diploma is an internationally recognised pre-Univesity qualification accepted in more than 60 countries. The aim of the Diploma is to develop internationally minded people who, recognizing their common humanity and shared guardianship of the planet, help to create a better and more peaceful world.

To gain a Diploma students must successfully complete six separate courses covering a range of academic disciplines. They must also complete three compulsory componets which included an extended essay, the Theory of Knowledge and Creativity, Action and service.

The range of disciplines is usually represented as a Hexagon:

The IB Diploma consists of 6 subject areas: (subjects in brackets are the ones currently offered at UISZC)

1^st Language (English, Korean and Chinese)

2^nd Language (English B and French Ab Initio)

Individuals and societies (Geography, ITGS and Economics)

Science (Chemistry, Physics and Biology)

Maths (Studies and Standard Level)

Arts and Electives. (Visual Art and Physics)

As well as the 6 subjects students have to study Theory of Knowledge (2 lessons per week), complete the CAS (Creativity, Action and Service) program and write an Extended Essay (4000 words) on a topic of the students choosing.

All students must study 3 subjects at Higher Level and 3 at Standard Level. Currently a Higher level subject has 5 lessons per week and a Standard Level has 3 lessons per week.

In order to achieve an IB Diploma students must be successfully complete as parts of the course. Each of the six subject is assessed on a scale of 1-7 and TOK and The Extended Essay are worth 3 points between them. A student is given an IB Diploma score out of 45 points (6 x 7 + 3), a minimum of 24 points is required to receive an IB Diploma.

The IB Diploma seeks to develop students with the qualies described in their Learner Profile.

Students should strive to be:

Inquirers	• Develop their natural curiosity • Acquire skills needed for research and inquiry • Independent learners
Knowledgeable	• Explore concepts, ideas and issues with local and global significance • Acquire in-depth knowledge • Develop understanding across a broad balanced range of disciplines
Thinkers	• Demonstrate initiative applying thinking skills critically • Make reasoned, ethical decisions
Communicators	• Understand and express ideas and information confidently and creatively in more than one language • Use a variety of modes of communication • Work effectively and willingly in collaboration with others
Principled	• Act with honesty and integrity • Respect the dignity of the individual, group and communities • Take responsibility for their actions and the consequences that accompany them
Open-minded	• Understand and appreciate their own cultures and histories • Be open to the perspectives, values and traditions of other individuals and communities • Evaluate a range of different points of view and are willing to grow from experience
Caring	• Show empathy, compassion and respect towards the needs and feelings of others • Make a personal commitment to service and act to make a positive difference to the lives of others and to the environment
Risk-takers	• Approach unfamiliar situations and uncertainty with courage and forethought • Explore new roles, ideas and strategies • Be brave and articulate defending their beliefs
Balanced	• Understand the importance of intellectual, physical and emotional balance to achieve personal well-being for themselves and others
Reflective	• Give thoughtful consideration to their own learning and experience • Assess and understand their strengths and limitations to support their learning and personal development