Baccalaureate
St Edward's School - Oxfordshire
01865319323
Woodstock Road, Oxford, OX2 7NN
Course summary

The IB pathway involves an integrated programme of study that combines diversity and academic rigour. Pupils study six subjects - three at Higher Level (HL) and three at Standard Level (SL) - chosen from a range of subjects which have been divided into six groups. As well as English (as their native language) and Maths, pupils study a second language, a science and a humanity subject.* For their sixth choice, pupils choose either an Arts subject or they can opt to study an additional language, science or humanity. * Environmental Systems & Societies (ESS) can be simultaneously considered both as a Science and a Humanity subject and so enables flexibility in the programme (e.g. two Languages or two Arts). It is advised that the subject(s) most closely related to a pupil’s likely degree course should be studied at Higher Level. In this way pupils are able to study some subjects in depth and others more broadly within a course that plays to their skills and interests. In addition, pupils complete the following three core components. These lie at the heart of the Diploma Programme and are integral to its philosophy: 1. Theory of Knowledge (TOK) 2. The Extended Essay (EE) 3. Creativity, Activity & Service (CAS)

Entry requirements

You should be predicted and expect to achieve at least a grade 7 at GCSE in any subjects you intend to study at IB Higher Level. That raises to an 8 for the three traditional sciences and a 9 is required for Higher Level Maths. If you are concerned that you may not be able to achieve the required grade, you should consult with the relevant Head of Department as to your acceptance on to a Sixth Form course. Under such circumstances the Head of Department will reflect upon prior attitude to learning and contribution to a positive classroom environment. In the case of “new” subjects in the Sixth Form, we ask for at least a 7 in a related GCSE subject. For Theatre and Art History, this is English. For Philosophy and Global Politics this is English or History and for Economics, pupils require a grade 7 at GCSE in Maths and English.

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RegionSouth East
Local AuthorityOxfordshire
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Gender TypeCo-Educational
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AddressWoodstock Road, Oxford, OX2 7NN