Here - International School Manila

A student may study a second foreign language as an elective course with the Principal’s
permission.
Filipino Program
Introduction to Filipino Literature 1 and 2 focuses on developing Filipino speakers’ language
proficiency, particularly in written skills as preparation for IB Filipino Language A
Literature. The students will gain experience handling both language and literature aspects
of texts. This course is recommended for Grade 9 and Grade 10 Filipino speakers who are
planning to study IB Filipino and stay in the Philippines for university.
Literature Program (Filipino, Japanese and Korean)
This course is recommended for first language speakers who are planning to undertake
study in their home countries.
IB Language B and Course Selection
The level of competence already achieved in a particular language is a key factor in the
appropriate placement of a student in IB Language B courses. The International
Baccalaureate Organization has specific guidelines for students selecting IB Language B
courses. ISM is required to follow these guidelines. Below is a rubric printed by IBO that will
help students select an appropriate IB Language B.
Ab Initio SL
Language B SL
Language B HL
is for a language beginner who:
• has no previous experience of the language.
• has not studied any other language up to or beyond Level 2.
is for a language learner who may not intend to continue the study of a
language beyond the Diploma program, and who:
• has two to five years experience of the target language.
• has passed Level 2 or beyond in that language.
• the language is not a “mother tongue”.
is for a language learner who intends to study the language at this level
for a future career or to meet a Diploma requirement, and who:
• has four to five years’ experience of the target language.
• has passed Level 3 or beyond.
• in cases where students have this language as a “mother tongue” but
have had no formal education in the language. Placement of students
in this category is at the discretion of the IB Coordinator with advice
from the teacher specializing in that language.
Level 4 classes are for Grade 10 students who have already completed a Level 3 course and
usually are going to study the language at IB Higher Level.
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