DPSG Meerut Road for the Best International Baccalaureate Diploma Program
Right education is necessary to equip the students with adequate knowledge, skillset and aptitude to do well in life. These skills are imperative for the students to make a standing in the competitive scenario. IB board provides this and many more assets to the students for their bright future and life. The challenging educational program expertly merges academic ambition with vast extra-curricular opportunities and pursuits. It shapes the students into well-rounded, socially active, global citizens of our country.
A Glimpse Into Our IB Diploma Programme
DPSG Meerut Road is the leading IB school in Ghaziabad that commits to improve the quality of education by delivering a challenging, high-quality curriculum that shares a powerful vision. We focus on making our young learners to become not just materially successful but also conscious individuals who are balanced, recognise common challenges and collaborate to find the best possible outcomes for all.
Our school is the best IB school in Ghaziabad, creating a progressive, value-oriented learning experience for the students. We, along with our clan of experienced and learned teachers and staff, strive to provide multidimensional and experiential learning to all our students. They are throughout encouraged to play, perform, experiment and interact.
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The informative and intelligently designed IB Board prepares students for effective participation in a rapidly evolving and increasingly global society by:
About IBDP
Administered by International Baccalaureate Organisation, [IBO] in Geneva, Switzerland, International Baccalaureate Diploma Program, [IBDP], a two Year program, equivalent to ISC or AISSCE, [CBSE Class XII] is vastly superior and futuristic curriculum for students in age group of around 16 to 19 years. This programme has an enviable reputation for academic rigour and places strong emphasis on critical thinking and intercultural understanding. Perhaps the most distinguishing feature of the IB Diploma is that it fosters the spirit of learning through questioning and discovery - the finding out of the 'why', not just the learning of 'what'.
Why Choose DPSG Meerut Road for IB Board
DPSG Meerut Road is a great choice of school for your child, with an IB Board curriculum to help the students embrace various skills and competencies necessary for their overall growth and development. The school diligently aims to cultivate in students the right mindset, determination and keenness to create constantly learn and explore the possibilities. We develop the knowledge and skills of all our students, essential for an informed, engaged and meaningful development.
IB DP CURRICULUM
The IBDP curriculum contains six subject groups together with a core made up of three separate parts. This is illustrated by a hexagon with the three parts of the core at its center:
IBDP students study three subjects at ‘Higher Level’ (HL) and three at ‘Standard Level’ (SL). They study HL subjects for a greater number of hours (240 teaching hours) and in greater depth than SL subjects (150 teaching hours).
In addition, the program has three core requirements that are included to broaden the educational experience and challenge students to apply their knowledge and understanding.
The extended essay: Students need to undertake original research to produce an Extended Essay (EE) of maximum of 4,000 words. The extended essay offers the opportunity to investigate a topic of special interest with independent research work and writing skills.
Theory of knowledge (TOK): TOK is a course designed to encourage each student to reflect on the nature of knowledge by critically examining different ways of knowing (perception, emotion, language, and reason) and different kinds of knowledge (scientific, artistic, mathematical and historical).
Creativity, Activity, Service (CAS): CAS program encourages students to be involved in artistic pursuits, sports, and community service work, thus fostering students’ awareness and appreciation of life outside the classroom.
Subjects currently offered at DP
How many subjects are students expected to take?
Group 1 |
Studies in Language and Literature |
Group 2 |
Language Acquisition |
Group 3 |
Individuals and Societies |
Group 4 |
Sciences |
Group 5 |
Mathematics Mathematics Analysis and Approaches HL / SL |
Group 6 |
The Arts |
DP Core |
Unique to the IB Diploma Programme are its Inquiry Cycle and a core, comprising three components: · Theory of Knowledge, which explores the nature of knowledge · C A S – Creativity, Activity and Service · The Extended Essay, which requires an Independent research work |
Ishanya Singhal |
Shrey Sharma |
Founded in 1968, the International Baccalaureate (IB) is a non-profit educational organization. The IB is an international organization, not associated with any particular country and free of any national, political or educational agendas. The IB offers high quality programmes of international education to a world-wide community of schools. The three programmes for students aged 3 to 19 help develop the intellectual, personal, emotional and social skills to live, learn and work in a rapidly globalizing world. The three programmes are:
PYP: The Primary Years Programme (Prep to Grade 5 ).
MYP: The Middle Years Programme (Grade 6 to Grade 10).
DP: The Diploma Programme (Grade 11 to Grade 12) :
(DPSG offers PYP and DP along with its CBSE programme for grades 6 to 12)
The IB programme is practical and application-based. It has a broader spectrum of subjects that lead to all-round development. IB examinations test students' knowledge, not their memory and speed. The focus of IB pedagogy is on how to learn rather than what to learn. The IB curriculum is challenging and the challenge is in the quality of assignments, not in the amount of work assigned.
Schools recognized by the IB and offering the IB programmes are known as IB World Schools. DPSG is an IB World School and the only School in Ghaziabad offers IB PYP and IB DP curriculum. There are just 140 IB World Schools in India. The list of authorized schools is available on the IB website www.ibo.org.
The IB Diploma Programme (DP) is an academically challenging and balanced programme of education with final examinations that prepares students, aged 16 to 19, for success at university and life beyond. It has been designed to address the intellectual, social, emotional and physical well-being of students. The programme, has gained recognition and respect from the world’s leading universities.
The following considerations should be taken into account when making IBDP subject choices:
1) Areas of strength
2) Future career
3) University requirements for each country
Individual assistance will be provided to take a call on this.
Theory of Knowledge develops a coherent approach to learning that unifies the academic disciplines. In this course on critical thinking, students inquire into the nature of knowing and deepen their understanding of knowledge as a human construction.
The Extended Essay asks students to engage in independent research through an in-depth study of a question relating to one of the DP subjects they are studying. The world studies extended essay option allows students to focus on a topic of global significance which they examine through the lens of at least two DP subjects.
Creativity, Activity, Service (CAS) involves students in a range of activities alongside their academic studies throughout the Diploma Programme. Creativity encourages students to engage in the arts and creative thinking. Action seeks to develop a healthy lifestyle through physical activity. Service with the community offers a vehicle for a new learning with academic value. The three strands of CAS enhance students’ personal and interpersonal development through experiential learning and enable journeys of self-discovery.
Although the PYP, MYP and DP form a continuous sequence, each can also be offered independently. A student can join the IB Diploma Programme after completing the Grade 10 qualifications from CBSE, ICSE or any other State Board.
The rigour and high standards of the IBDP ensure that colleges and universities around the world recognize the IB Diploma as a superior academic programme and a strong university-entry credential.
The Association of Indian Universities (AIU) rates the IB Diploma as equivalent to Class 12 CBSE, ICSE, NIOS or State Boards. Many educational institutions and colleges have published their policies and entry criteria for IB students on their websites. For example, Delhi University colleges have specified their conditions for entry of IB students. The information is also available on the IB website: www.ibo.org.
Universities in most of the countries recognize the IB Diploma and it allows entrance to the most competitive universities around the world. University admission authorities recognize the academic rigor of the IBDP, and value the parts of the Diploma such as TOK, CAS and the Extended Essay.
Successful IB Diploma students may be offered credit (particularly for Higher Level courses and TOK) for first year university courses in US and Canadian Universities overseas.
9. WHY SHOULD I SELECT IB FOR MY CHILD?
The IB Diploma has earned universal reputation for rigorous assessment, giving students access to the top colleges and universities in India and the world. IB is fast becoming the programme of choice for Indian students preparing to pursue higher education abroad.
The IB curriculum equips students with the tools needed to succeed in higher education, such as self-confidence, preparedness, research skills, organizational skills and being actively engaged in self-learning.
University admissions around the world are getting competitive by the day. Admission officers are increasingly looking for other evidence that a student will succeed in the university - such as exposure to quality curriculum, research abilities, an international outlook and social service – all enhanced by the IBDP.
11. WHAT EXTRA-CURRICULAR AND SPORTS FACILITIES ARE AVAILABLE AT DPSG?
The sports facilities available are varied and numerous, so there should be something to suit everyone. Activities include the traditional team sports such as Soccer, Cricket, and Basketball as well as Badminton, Table-tennis, Tennis, Aerobics, Athletics, Dance, Music and Swimming. Nearly all of the activities are open to both sexes and many run all the year round. In addition excursions, Student exchange program, DPSGMUN and trekking expeditions are organised.
12. HOW IS THE IB CURRICULUM REVIEWED AND MAINTAINED?
Any school, or group of schools, wishing to offer one or more International Baccalaureate programmes as an IB World School must first be authorized. The requirements are the same for all schools, and the procedure is designed to ensure that schools are well prepared to implement the programme(s) successfully. All IB World Schools are required to participate in an ongoing process of review and development, using the same programme standards and practices.
As part of its ongoing commitment to the development of a highly skilled global learning community, the IB provides a wide range of high-quality professional development opportunities to help new, experienced and expert school leaders and educators understand, support, and successfully deliver IB programmes reflecting IB standards and practices.
All subjects are subject to a seven-year curriculum review process. This process is not fixed and if significant change occurs in a body of knowledge, for example, computer science, then changes will be introduced more quickly.
The cycle allows for:
13. HOW ARE IB STUDENTS ASSESSED IN THE IBDP?
Students take written examinations at the end of the programme, which are marked by external IB examiners. Students also complete assessment tasks in the school, which are either initially marked by teachers and then moderated by external moderators or sent directly to external examiners.
The marks awarded for each course range from 1 (lowest) to 7 (highest). Students can also be awarded up to three additional points for their combined results on theory of knowledge and the extended essay. The diploma is awarded to students who gain at least 24 points, subject to certain minimum levels of performance across the whole programme and to satisfactory participation in the creativity, action, service requirement. The highest total that a Diploma Programme student can be awarded is 45 points.
Assessment is criterion-related, which means student performance is measured against pre-specified assessment criteria based on the aims and objectives of each subject curriculum, rather than the performance of other students taking the same examinations. The range of scores that students have attained remains statistically stable, and universities value the rigour and consistency of Diploma Programme assessment practice.
The IB exams are taken in May of the second year of the programme.
The IB is designed as a model of holistic education for the mid-range student and above. Statistically speaking, most students who earn the IB Diploma worldwide were of average or above average ability. It is not a programme designed only for geniuses. What the IB programme requires students to have are a strong work ethic, good time-management and solid study skills. The IB Diploma programme offers courses at different levels (Higher Level and Standard Level). In addition, language courses range from introductory level to native-speaker level.
The goal of the College/Career Guidance Department is to provide assistance to each student as they prepare for post-secondary studies around the world. The department aims to provide students with all the available and relevant data on which to base a decision to apply and/or attend a specific college or university. The career guidance department will also prepare transcripts, school profiles and teacher recommendations, which will promote the student’s candidacy by highlighting known skills, achievements and potential.
The criteria vary from one university to another and from one country to another. Generally, Universities give credit to higher level subjects with grades (5-7) and up to one year college credit for a good IB diploma score.
Due to the fact that the requirements of individual universities or countries are constantly changing, we advise students and their parents to verify the university/country requirements prior to initiating the IB Programme. The IB website provides a searchable database of countries and their recognition policies. It is strongly recommended that parents contact the universities directly to verify that the information is up to date. Visit the International Baccalaureate website (http://www.ibo.org) for more details.
18. IS THE IBDP STRESSFUL?
The IB programme is a rigorous two-year programme. The level of stress can vary from one student to another and can be reduced, depending on the student’s acquisition of healthy study and organizational skills. A student who procrastinates and does not know how to manage time effectively will find it difficult to reduce the stress. All students are encouraged to complete assignments on time and meet the internal assessment deadlines. The teachers at DPSG also work hard to coordinate major test and assignment deadlines, to keep student-stress to a minimum.
References: www.ibo.org
