DP
When did the IBDP begin at AJA?
Al Jazeera Academy successfully gained authorisation in April 2005 to offer the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP), from September 2005. During this time we have had two very successful graduate groups who have gone onto study top universities both in Qatar and internationally.
The International Baccalaureate (IB) offers high quality programmes of international education to a worldwide community of schools. It leads to a qualification that is widely recognized by the world?s leading universities. The Diploma Programme is a challenging two-year programme of international education for students aged 16 to 19. Students learn more than a collection of facts. The Diploma Programme prepares students for university and encourages them to:
Students study six subjects selected from the subject groups. Normally three subjects are studied at higher level (courses representing 240 teaching hours), and the remaining three subjects are studied at standard level (courses representing 150 teaching hours). All three parts of the core?extended essay, theory of knowledge and creativity, action, service?are compulsory and are central to the philosophy of the Diploma Programme.
What are the three core requirements?
All Diploma Programme students must engage in these three activities.
Extended essay
The extended essay has a prescribed limit of 4,000 words. It offers the opportunity for students to investigate a topic of individual interest, and acquaints students with the independent research and writing skills expected at university.
Theory of knowledge (TOK)
The interdisciplinary TOK course is designed to provide students the opportunity to develop their critical thinking skills and encourages an appreciation of other cultural perspectives.
Creativity, action, service (CAS)
Participation in the school?s CAS programme encourages students to be involved in artistic pursuits (creativity), sports and expeditions (action) and community or social service work (service), thus fostering students? awareness and appreciation of life outside the academic arena.
What Subject Choices are likely to be offered?*
(HL is a higher level subject and SL is a standard level subject)
Group 1 Language A1: English HL and SL, )
Group 2 Second language: Arabic, French, Spanish. )
Group 3 Individuals and Societies: History (HL, SL), Geography (HL, SL), Economics (HL, SL), Business and Management (HL, SL), Information Technology in a Global Society (HL, SL). )
Group 4 Experimental Sciences: Biology (HL, SL), Physics (HL, SL), Chemistry (HL, SL. )
Group 5 Mathematics: Mathematics (HL, SL), Mathematical Studies (SL), Computer science (HL, SL). )
Group 6 The Arts: Visual Arts Art (HL, SL).
*details to be finalised on an annual basis. Students have an option of choosing a second subject from either group 2, 3, 4 or 5 as their sixth subject instead of studying Visual Art. The range of subjects on offer continues to grow.
How is the International Baccalaureate Diploma Assessed?
Each examined subject is graded on a scale of 1 (minimum) to 7 (maximum). The TOK course and the extended essay account for a total of 3 further points. In order to be awarded the diploma, a student must achieve a minimum of 24 points. The maximum points score is 45. Examination results are published in early July so that university places are confirmed early. Further information can be found by exploring the IB website www.ibo.org
Al Jazeera Academy successfully gained authorisation in April 2005 to offer the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP), from September 2005. During this time we have had two very successful graduate groups who have gone onto study top universities both in Qatar and internationally.
The International Baccalaureate (IB) offers high quality programmes of international education to a worldwide community of schools. It leads to a qualification that is widely recognized by the world?s leading universities. The Diploma Programme is a challenging two-year programme of international education for students aged 16 to 19. Students learn more than a collection of facts. The Diploma Programme prepares students for university and encourages them to:
- ask challenging questions.
- learn how to learn
- develop a strong sense of their own identity and culture
- develop the ability to communicate with and understand people from other countries and cultures.
Students study six subjects selected from the subject groups. Normally three subjects are studied at higher level (courses representing 240 teaching hours), and the remaining three subjects are studied at standard level (courses representing 150 teaching hours). All three parts of the core?extended essay, theory of knowledge and creativity, action, service?are compulsory and are central to the philosophy of the Diploma Programme.
What are the three core requirements?
All Diploma Programme students must engage in these three activities.
Extended essay
The extended essay has a prescribed limit of 4,000 words. It offers the opportunity for students to investigate a topic of individual interest, and acquaints students with the independent research and writing skills expected at university.
Theory of knowledge (TOK)
The interdisciplinary TOK course is designed to provide students the opportunity to develop their critical thinking skills and encourages an appreciation of other cultural perspectives.
Creativity, action, service (CAS)
Participation in the school?s CAS programme encourages students to be involved in artistic pursuits (creativity), sports and expeditions (action) and community or social service work (service), thus fostering students? awareness and appreciation of life outside the academic arena.
What Subject Choices are likely to be offered?*
(HL is a higher level subject and SL is a standard level subject)
Group 1 Language A1: English HL and SL, )
Group 2 Second language: Arabic, French, Spanish. )
Group 3 Individuals and Societies: History (HL, SL), Geography (HL, SL), Economics (HL, SL), Business and Management (HL, SL), Information Technology in a Global Society (HL, SL). )
Group 4 Experimental Sciences: Biology (HL, SL), Physics (HL, SL), Chemistry (HL, SL. )
Group 5 Mathematics: Mathematics (HL, SL), Mathematical Studies (SL), Computer science (HL, SL). )
Group 6 The Arts: Visual Arts Art (HL, SL).
*details to be finalised on an annual basis. Students have an option of choosing a second subject from either group 2, 3, 4 or 5 as their sixth subject instead of studying Visual Art. The range of subjects on offer continues to grow.
How is the International Baccalaureate Diploma Assessed?
Each examined subject is graded on a scale of 1 (minimum) to 7 (maximum). The TOK course and the extended essay account for a total of 3 further points. In order to be awarded the diploma, a student must achieve a minimum of 24 points. The maximum points score is 45. Examination results are published in early July so that university places are confirmed early. Further information can be found by exploring the IB website www.ibo.org
