IB Diploma

Years 11 - 12

During second semester Year 10 students participate in a comprehensive information and counselling  process to select their pathway for Years 11 and 12. Students select from:

•    the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme  or Certificate Programme,

•    Science Programme

•    Humanities Programme

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme

This programme is a comprehensive international curriculum delivered in English.  It is a demanding two year pre-university course of study with rigorous assessment that leads to external examinations, conducted by the IBO, at the end of Year 12.  Students are equipped with the skills and attitudes necessary for success in higher education and employment.

This pathway is intended for students planning to study in a university overseas and some universities/faculties within Indonesia.

Students select one subject from each of six different subject groups. At least three (and not more than four) subjects must be studied at Higher Level (HL) and others at Standard Level (SL).  For 2010-2011 Diploma students selected from:

Students may choose another subject from Groups 1 to 5 instead of studying a subject from Group 6.

For students whose schooling has been in an international school or overseas, immediately prior to enrolment into Year 11 or 12, additional subject choices may be made available.

Theory of Knowledge, compulsory for all IB Diploma students, is an interdisciplinary study in which students reflect critically about how they know.  They must write a 1200-1600 word essay, in English, from a list of 10 questions prescribed by the IBO. They must also present to the class for 10 minutes on their topic and prepare a self evaluation report.

All Diploma students write an extended essay in English of approximately 4000 words that is assessed externally by the IB. This is an in-depth study based on one of their six subjects. It helps prepare students for university by introducing them to the style of independent research and writing skills expected at this level.

Creativity, Action, Service (CAS) provides a counterbalance to the academic programme. It has the goal of educating the whole person and fostering a more compassionate and active citizen. CAS covers a wide range of activities, including the Arts, camps, individual and team sports and community and social service activities. Students must complete 150 hours of CAS during the two-year programme and maintain a journal for recording hours and their reflections on their progress.

IB Diploma Certificate Programme

The IB Certificate Programme is a demanding 2 year course of study delivered in English with rigorous assessment that leads to external examinations, conducted by the IBO, at the end of Year 12.  It is suitable for students who opt to study IB subjects outside of the required pattern of Group 1-6 (above), or at different levels from those set by the IB, especially in the second year of the programme.

Students who successfully meet the subject requirements receive IB Certificates for those subjects.  These are accepted by some universities overseas, by colleges and for Foundation Courses. Students and families are advised to check the websites of individual universities.

Science Programme

This two year programme meets the requirements of the Indonesian curriculum. It is designed for students planning to enter universities within Indonesia, allowing  students to choose tertiary studies from a range of faculties.

In general the Science Programme is taught using English except for the subject of Bahasa Indonesia. Texts are sourced from both Indonesia and overseas.  This course leads to UNAS exams at the end of Year 12.

Humanities Programme

This two year programme meets the requirements of the Indonesian curriculum. It is designed for students planning to enter universities within Indonesia, allowing students to chose tertiary studies that list Humanities subjects as the entrance requirement.

In general the Humanities Programme is taught using English except for the subject of Bahasa Indonesia. Texts are sourced from both Indonesia and overseas.  This course leads to UNAS exams at the end of Year 12.

Extended Essay and Creativity, Action and Service (CAS)

All IB Diploma Certificate, Science and Humanities students write an extended essay in English which is assessed within the school. This is an in-depth study, based on one of  the subjects. It helps prepare students for university by introducing them to the style of independent research and writing skills expected at this level.

All students likewise participate in Creativity, Action and Service (CAS), as detailed above. This provides a counterbalance to the academic programme and has the goal of educating the whole person and fostering a more compassionate and active citizen.