Listen "Parent Workshop - Introduction to IBDP and BTEC"
Episode Synopsis
What is the IB Diploma?
▪ A challenging and balanced programme of education designed for secondary school students aged 16 to 19.
▪ The programme has earned a reputation for rigorous assessment, giving IB diploma holders access to over 2000 of the world’s leading universities and preparing them for success in further studies and life beyond.
▪ The programme is a comprehensive two-year international curriculum that is taught through a variety of languages in over 140 countries. The Diploma Programme incorporates the best elements of multiple national systems, without being based on any one.
BTEC Level 2 Vocational Programme
The IB Diploma is challenging and not appropriate or accessible to all learners. From August 2020 we are pleased to be able to introduce our new programme.
• Two-year full time programme of study:
❖ BTEC Level 2 Diploma in Business (equivalent to 4 GCSEs)
❖ Study to support Employability
❖ Functional qualifications for English, Math and ICT
❖ Opportunity to resit GCSEs as appropriate
❖ To include work experience and vocational opportunities
❖ Be part of IB CAS programme
• Students will be taught as one class with Ms Pattie responsible for pastoral care and the vocational qualification, with specialist teaching in other curriculum areas.
▪ A challenging and balanced programme of education designed for secondary school students aged 16 to 19.
▪ The programme has earned a reputation for rigorous assessment, giving IB diploma holders access to over 2000 of the world’s leading universities and preparing them for success in further studies and life beyond.
▪ The programme is a comprehensive two-year international curriculum that is taught through a variety of languages in over 140 countries. The Diploma Programme incorporates the best elements of multiple national systems, without being based on any one.
BTEC Level 2 Vocational Programme
The IB Diploma is challenging and not appropriate or accessible to all learners. From August 2020 we are pleased to be able to introduce our new programme.
• Two-year full time programme of study:
❖ BTEC Level 2 Diploma in Business (equivalent to 4 GCSEs)
❖ Study to support Employability
❖ Functional qualifications for English, Math and ICT
❖ Opportunity to resit GCSEs as appropriate
❖ To include work experience and vocational opportunities
❖ Be part of IB CAS programme
• Students will be taught as one class with Ms Pattie responsible for pastoral care and the vocational qualification, with specialist teaching in other curriculum areas.
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