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Diploma Programme (DP) The IB Diploma Programme (DP) is a two-year assessed programme for students typically between the ages of 16-18 recognized as a premiere leaving qualification for universities across the world. The DP is philosophically aligned with the preceding PYP and MYP at <strong>SWIS</strong> based on the attributes of the IB Learner Profile. All three programmes draw upon the same pedagogical approach. Learning Celebrations Internationally Minded External Assessment Examinations form the basis of the assessment for most courses. This is because of their high levels of objectivity and reliability. They include: Essays Structured problems Short-response questions Data-response questions Text-response questions Case-study questions Multiple-choice questions – though these are rarely used. Internal Assessment Teacher assessment is also used for most courses. This includes: Interpersonal Skills Independant Learner DP Programme Features Teaching and Learning The DP utilizes the same 8 Day cycle of teaching and learning as occurs in the MYP at <strong>SWIS</strong>. Students select from six subject groups and the DP core. All students select their courses from the IB subject Groups 1-6 and the requisite DP Core (Extended Essay; Creativity, Activity, Service, and Theory of Knowledge). Rather than taking an Arts subject from Group 6, students can choose to study an additional subject from any of the Language Courses (Groups 1 or 2), Individuals and Societies (Group 3), or the Sciences (Group 4). The precise subject selection depends on the restrictions of the school’s timetable. Higher and Standard Level Students select 3 subjects from the Higher Level (HL) and 3 subjects from the Standard Level (SL). HL subjects are studied at greater depth and take up considerably more time for students in the DP. HL subjects involve a minimum of 240 teaching hours, while the minimum for SL subjects is 150 teaching hours that will most prepare them for their future path of study in university. Oral work in languages Laboratory work in the sciences Investigations in mathematics Artistic performances. 15 INSPIRING GLOBAL MINDS
16 10 REASONS why the IB DP Programme (DP) is ideal preparation for university. It increases academic opportunity. IB students care about more than just results. The IB encourages critical thinking. Graduates are globally minded. It encourages you to become a confident and independent learner. It’s an international qualification. DP students have proven time management skills. It assesses more than examination techniques. Subjects are not taught in isolation. It encourages breadth and depth of learning. INSPIRING GLOBAL MINDS 03 16
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