Diploma Years (12-13) - Aiglon College

Students in their final two years at Aiglon (Years 12 & 13) undertake the academically challenging and holistic International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP). This internationally recognised qualification is the perfect bridge to further university studies and beyond.

In today's complex and fast-changing world, there are no easy answers. Innovators must go beyond the obvious to find new and creative solutions. Which is where the International Baccalaureate comes in — widely considered to be the future of education, the IB Diploma Programme is a challenging yet holistically fulfilling learning experience for students in their final two years.

Over fifty years ago, the International Baccalaureate Organisation was registered in Geneva. Embodying an ethos that chimed with the founding values of Aiglon College, in 2010, the school adopted the full two-year IB Diploma Programme for Years 12 and 13. Since this time the school has seen its results improve year on year. Aiglon currently ranks in the world's top 50 IB schools.

Small class sizes and multiple levels of personal support provide students the tools they need to maximise their potential. Known best for its academic breadth students take six subjects across a range of disciplines. In addition, many staff and alumni would argue that the distinctive 'DP core' in which students are expected to engage themselves beyond just their main subjects is really what sets the programme apart and matches Aiglon's commitment to developing the whole person.

Class of 2023 IB Results

35.2

Overall 2023 IB average

21%

20% of the cohort achieved 40+ points out of 45

100%

All 80 students entered for the exam passed.

5.5

The average subject grade achieved out of 7.

85%

30+ points were achieved by 85% percent of the cohort.

How does the IB work?

Six Subjects

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

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."

Learn more on the IB Diploma website

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.

CAS

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.

University Advising

The University Advising Department offers advice on personal development, career choice, and university research and applications. Read more about how the University Advising helps the IB cohort on their dedicated page.

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Learning Support

The Learning Support department provides specialist teaching to support pupils with a variety of learning difficulties, through individualised intervention and personalised target setting. Our team of qualified Learning Support teachers work one-to-one with pupils and alongside staff to enable these students to maximise their potential, and ensure they achieve success.

The IB Team

Laura Hamilton

Assistant Head (yrs 12 & 13), IB Coordinator, Deputy Safeguarding Lead

David Fairweather

Physics Teacher, TOK Coordinator

Mila Lopez Sancho

Clairmont Houseparent, Spanish Teacher, EE Coordinator

Nick Rumbold

Alpina Assistant Houseparent, CAS Coordinator

IB Subjects at Aiglon

Our IB subject guide below is designed to help guide you through how the IB works at Aiglon. Through the grid below you can learn more in detail about each subject offered at Aiglon.