The IB History syllabus covers a variety of topics ranging from the Nineteenth to the end of the Twentieth Century. The course examines major historical events in a global context. It is intended that the course will encourage an understanding of the present through critical reflection upon the past. History is also integral in the Theory of Knowledge. Paper 1 considers ‘Civil Rights movement in the USA (1954-1965)’ and ‘Apartheid South Africa (1948-1964)’, and is focused around the study of and interpretation of different documents and source material. Paper 2 is a thematic study, which will consider ‘Origins and developments of authoritarian states’, examining the establishment and consolidation of power in both left and right wing authoritarian states as well as the ideology and nature of these states. Examples include Nyerere, Mussolini, Stalin and Hitler. ‘Democratic States 1848- 2000’ focuses on the evolution and development of democratic multi-party states from the mid-19th century through to the end of the 20th century. Examples include India, South Africa and Germany. Paper 3 is a regional study in which ‘Imperial Russia, revolutions and the emergence of the Soviet Union (1855- 1924)’, ‘European states in the Inter war years (1918-39)’ and ‘Versailles to Berlin: Diplomacy in Europe (1919- 1945)’ will be covered. At Standard Level the pupils will be expected to sit papers 1 and 2 and in addition Higher Level pupils will be required to sit Paper 3. All pupils will also be required to complete an Internal Assessment: an historical investigation into any area of the syllabus of around 2000 words.
Candidates sit GL Assessments CAT4. In addition, pupils are expected to achieve 40 or more GCSE points. International pupils should have IELTS at 6.0 or equivalent. Most heads of department recommend at least a grade 7 at GCSE for subjects relevant to sixth-form study. History complements a range of subjects including English, Modern and Classical Languages, Economics and Philosophy. It is helpful to have studied the subject at iGCSE, although it is still possible to pick up History at IB Diploma level with no prior experience. A pupil wishing to study the subject to a Higher Level or Standard Level should have achieved at least a grade 6 at iGCSE History. Pupils who wish to study History at IB Diploma level should have inquiring minds and be prepared to be critical and reflective in their thought process. Successful pupils will be independent learners willing to read and research outside lessons.
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| Region | South West |
| Local Authority | Dorset |
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| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| ISI Report | View Report |
| Boarding Fee | Day £38,214; Boarding £46,602 |
| Sixth Form Fee | Unknown |
| Address | Bryanston, Blandford Forum, DT11 0PX |
The IB History syllabus covers a variety of topics ranging from the Nineteenth to the end of the Twentieth Century. The course examines major historical events in a global context. It is intended that the course will encourage an understanding of the present through critical reflection upon the past. History is also integral in the Theory of Knowledge. Paper 1 considers ‘Civil Rights movement in the USA (1954-1965)’ and ‘Apartheid South Africa (1948-1964)’, and is focused around the study of and interpretation of different documents and source material. Paper 2 is a thematic study, which will consider ‘Origins and developments of authoritarian states’, examining the establishment and consolidation of power in both left and right wing authoritarian states as well as the ideology and nature of these states. Examples include Nyerere, Mussolini, Stalin and Hitler. ‘Democratic States 1848- 2000’ focuses on the evolution and development of democratic multi-party states from the mid-19th century through to the end of the 20th century. Examples include India, South Africa and Germany. Paper 3 is a regional study in which ‘Imperial Russia, revolutions and the emergence of the Soviet Union (1855- 1924)’, ‘European states in the Inter war years (1918-39)’ and ‘Versailles to Berlin: Diplomacy in Europe (1919- 1945)’ will be covered. At Standard Level the pupils will be expected to sit papers 1 and 2 and in addition Higher Level pupils will be required to sit Paper 3. All pupils will also be required to complete an Internal Assessment: an historical investigation into any area of the syllabus of around 2000 words.
Candidates sit GL Assessments CAT4. In addition, pupils are expected to achieve 40 or more GCSE points. International pupils should have IELTS at 6.0 or equivalent. Most heads of department recommend at least a grade 7 at GCSE for subjects relevant to sixth-form study. History complements a range of subjects including English, Modern and Classical Languages, Economics and Philosophy. It is helpful to have studied the subject at iGCSE, although it is still possible to pick up History at IB Diploma level with no prior experience. A pupil wishing to study the subject to a Higher Level or Standard Level should have achieved at least a grade 6 at iGCSE History. Pupils who wish to study History at IB Diploma level should have inquiring minds and be prepared to be critical and reflective in their thought process. Successful pupils will be independent learners willing to read and research outside lessons.