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IB Diploma Programme at Audentes School. Opening word Ahto Orav, Principal Introduction to IB Sandra Leeben, IB Specialist IB – road to world’s best universities Meelis Kitsing, Business & Management teacher Theory of Knowledge for the IB Diploma: Mastering the Art of Inquiry
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IB Diploma Programme at Audentes School • Opening word • Ahto Orav, Principal • Introduction to IB • Sandra Leeben, IB Specialist • IB – road to world’s best universities • Meelis Kitsing, Business & Management teacher • Theory of Knowledge for the IB Diploma: Mastering the Art of Inquiry • Andrei Apostol, Theory of Knowledge coordinator, teacher of History • Questions and Answers
IB at Audentes School Ahto Orav, Principal
What is IBO? Non-profit educational foundation focused on the student. Three programs for students aged 3 to 19 (PP, MP, DP) Founded in 1968 3070 schools in 139 countries 870,000 students Intellectual, personal, emotional and social skills to live, learn and work in a rapidly globalizing world Fastest growing educational standard and network in the world
IB develops: International thinking Self-confidence and openness Empathy and participation Cooperation and partnership Respect for the others Determination Skills universities and employers seek for Greater opportunities
What is unique about IB? Internationally recognized diploma World’s leading curriculum Balances practical and theoretical learning → university level skills Freedom to choose, which subjects to concentrate on more Extensive and in-depth knowledge of many different areas Encourages positive attitude to learning, open-mindedness and critical thinking Develops English language skills Core subjects TOK, EE and CAS allow using class room knowledge in practice
Qualified teachers with international experience from Estonia and abroad Student candidates from different parts of the world Integration of local and foreign students Interesting subjects for students with different interests Lower tuition feescompared to IB schools abroad Possibility for scholarship Newly renovated schoolhouse with brand new science labs, library and classrooms reserved only for IB students Excellent sports facilities Why IB DP at Audentes School?
Introduction to IB Sandra Leeben, IB Specialist
Overview of the IB DP Programme • 2 years, for 11th and 12th grade • Grading from 1 to 7 + extensive verbal or written feedback • Exams in every subject • 6 main subjects chosen by each student individually • 3 high level subjects (more study hours) • 3 standard level subjects (less study hours) • 3 core subjects • Theory of Knowledge (TOK) • Extended Essay (EE) • Creativity, Action, Service (CAS)
Estonian Literature (HL & SL) English Literature (SL) Business & Management (SL & HL) Anthropology (SL) History (SL & HL) English Language B (HL & SL) Estonian ab initio (SL) Biology (SL) Physics (HL & SL) Mathematics(HL & SL) Music (SL) or additional subject from other groups
Tuition fee, scholarship and discounts • Tuition fee • € 6300 per academic year • Scholarship • € 6300 per academic year, which can be divided among students • Given according to the results of the first IB year • Discounts • For two or more children attending Audentes School: 5% discount per child • 5% discount if the whole year’s tuition fee is paid all together
Admission procedures • For applying, the pupil has to: • Fill out the application form and declaration of subjects • Submit a passport or identity card • Pass written entrance tests in English and Maths, which is followed by an interview • Necessary documents: • School-leaving certificate • Health record • 2 photos 3x4 cm • Copy of identity card
IB – road to world’s best universities Meelis Kitsing, Business and Management teacher
Theory of Knowledge for the IB Diploma: Mastering the Art of Inquiry Andrei Apostol, Theory of Knowledge coordinator, teacher of History