Inspiration Years (12-13)

THe Subjects

Each student should choose 3 Higher Level (HL) and 3 Standard Level (SL) subjects. The same subject cannot be taken at both HL and SL. The same language cannot be taken in both Group 1 and Group 2. English must be taken in either Group 1 or 2. Bilingual students may take two Language A courses.

How to Choose?

All students work to select their courses in personal consultation with the IB Coordinator. IGCSE results are an important indicator of a student’s ability level in each subject, and should be used as a guide when deciding subjects. University intentions, both location and course, should also be considered.

Assessment

Students receive regular feedback and sit mock examinations delivered by teachers in order to gauge progression and identify areas for improvement. Final IB examinations occur in May of Year 13. Most subjects have 2 - 3 exams. Each subject also contains the Internal Assessment (IA) which are spread out through the year. The IA is typically 20% of the final IB grade.

Theory of KNowledge

TOK is compulsory in the IB. The aim is to encourage students to explore the question "How do you know?" in a variety of contexts, and to learn the value of this question. Students are provided contextual experience to their TOK learning through trips to European cultural capitals.

"As a thoughtful and purposeful inquiry into different ways of knowing, and into different kinds of knowledge, TOK is composed almost entirely of questions. Through discussions students gain greater awareness of their personal and ideological assumptions, as well as developing an appreciation of the diversity and richness of cultural perspectives."

Extended Essay

Aiglon's dedicated EE Coordinator guides students through the EE process helping them identify an in-depth study of a focused topic, usually chosen from one of the student's six subjects. The EE promotes academic research and writing skills and provides students with an opportunity to research a topic of their own choice, This leads to a major piece of formally presented, structured writing, in which ideas and findings are communicated.

Creativity, Activity, Service

Studied throughout the two years, CAS involves students in a range of activities alongside their academic studies. It is not formally assessed. However, students reflect on their CAS experiences as part of the DP, and provide evidence of achieving the eight learning outcomes for CAS.

Read more about our activities programme.