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About BSD > International Baccalaureate
International Baccalaureate
The International Baccalaureate (IB) Program at Interlake High School in the Bellevue School District is an academic curriculum for the 11th and 12th grades. To receive an IB Diploma, a student entering in the junior year commits to a two-year program that culminates in examinations. The Full Diploma program includes:
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studying and testing in six IB subjects--Language A (English), Language B (Foreign Language), Individuals and Societies (Social Studies), Mathematics, Experimental Sciences, Sixth Subject (Music or a second IB subject from IB Curriculum above)
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taking the Theory of Knowledge (TOK) class
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writing an Extended Essay of 3500 to 4000 words
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completing 150 hours of service and activities (CAS)
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Students wanting IB recognition but not the Full Diploma may opt for IB Certificates for specific subjects. All IB subjects are taught and tested at two levels--High Level (HL) and Subsidiary Level (SL). For the Full Diploma, students must study and test in three subjects at High Level and three at Subsidiary Level. Certificate Candidates may study and test at either level.
Tests for both Diploma and Certificate Candidates occur in May every year, with most students testing at the end of the senior year. High Level (HL) tests follow two years of study in-depth, Subsidiary Level (SL) tests may come after one year of study, covering less material and with a broader scope.
For the Diploma student, the Extended Essay must be registered with the International Baccalaureate Examinations Office (Wales) by January 15 of the senior year.
Read more about the International Baccalaureate Diploma Program at their website:
www.ibo.org
What students, teachers and experts have to say about the importance of the International Baccalaureate Program . . . |
The International Baccalaureate (IB) Program at Interlake High is a rigorous pre-university course of studies for 11th and 12th graders. To receive an IB Diploma, a student entering in the junior year commits to a two-year program that culminates in rigorous examinations. The Full Diploma program includes studying and testing in six IB subjects--Language A (English), Language B (Foreign Language), Individuals and Societies (Social Studies), Mathematics, Experimental Sciences, Sixth Subject (Music or a second IB subject). In addition, students are expected to take a Theory of Knowledge class, write an Extended Essay of 3500 to 4000 words and complete 150 hours of service and activities.
The IB Program is an internationally recognized comprehensive two-year curriculum that allows its graduates to fulfill requirements of various national education systems. The diploma model is based on the pattern of no single country, but incorporates the best elements of several.
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"I think the IB approach demanding total essay responses not only inspires thought, but gives the teacher a chance to go deep in some subjects. You're not so worried you have to cover the entire universe so a kid can answer all the multiple-choice questions."
- Jay Mathews, Washington Post columnist and author
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