We are looking for students who: Have the potential to complete with program with an IBDP. Benefit from the course. Are academically all-rounded. Are highly self-motivated. Possess traits of the IB Learner Profile.

Several ways to find out are to: Do some research about the IB. Search online, talk to current students and teachers, and ask many questions. Ask yourself what you want out of the program. Compare the IB with other available curriculums. Think about your own strengths and weaknesses. Go listen to the Admissions talk in February.

Carefully read the Admissions section on our website Read the answers to “Am I suited for the IB?” Be yourself

The Athletes Program is typically for students who need to dedicate much of their time to training for sports. As the demands of different sports are very specific, we will look at each potential applicant individually when considering their eligibility.

At the end. This means that the student will graduate one year later than his cohort.

No. The IB is not an elite program. However, it is a rigorous and demanding curriculum that requires students to be well-disciplined and all-rounded academically. It also requires that students show traits of the Learner Profile.

Similarities: Both the NSS and IB streams offer an excellent pathway into University Both offer breadth and depth (IB: 2 Languages, Maths, Humanities, Science, Elective; NSS: 2 Languages, Maths, + 3 electives) Both require critical thinking and pursuit of knowledge (IB: TOK; NSS: Citizenship and Social Development) Both have a focus on the non-academic side (IB: CAS; NSS: OLE) Differences: Languages in the IB focus on literary analysis IB has the Extended Essay (4000 word research paper) In the IB, students must choose from all subject groups meaning possibly less flexibility in subject choices compared with NSS. The IB typically has smaller class sizes. The delivery in the IB focuses on international mindedness The IB uses multiple varied forms of internal and external assessments

Language A (English or Chinese) is literature based and requires the students to: Read 10 books at SL and 13 books at HL Analyze, interpret, comment on structure Write essays Do oral presentations

We offer French B. If students wish to take another language, it may be possible if it is offered online or if an approved tutor can be arranged by the student at the student’s expense. However this must be approved by the IB Coordinator.

That depends. The Chinese A course is literature-based. Chinese B is an acquisition course meant for learners who are second-language learners who have not studied Chinese for most of their lives or have found the Chinese subject a significant challenge for them throughout their school life. Our Chinese teachers will determine which course will best suit each student.

Chinese Acquisition is a school-based basic Chinese course. It was designed to fall in line with a new EDB policy that “all students must study Chinese”. As it is not an official IB course, the content of the Chinese Acquisition course will be tailored each year to the needs of the students and may include Cantonese or Putonghua language instruction, or a combination of both.

1. Grade 10 students who are: Taking French must take Chinese Acquisition. These students will take 3 languages in G10: English, French and Chinese Acquisition. Second-language learners of Chinese that are expected to progress to IB Chinese in G11 can take Chinese Acquisition. These students will take 2 languages in G10: English and Chinese Acquisition. 2. Grade 11/12 (IBDP) students who are taking IB French or other IB languages other than English or Chinese must take Chinese Acquisition.

The student can make a request, but eventually the decision will be determined by the Chinese teachers. For G10, we will look at the students’ Chinese education history, the admissions test and interview. For IBDP, we will look at the students’ progress in G10.

Students taking Chinese Acquisition will have formative and summative assessments including exams. French (or other languages except English or Chinese) students taking Chinese Acquisition will be graded using formative assessments only. They will not be required to take the Chinese Acquisition exam.

That is your decision. Here are three possible pathways for current G9 French boys: G10 French + Chinese Acquisition; G11/12 French B or Ab Initio + Chinese Acquisition G10 French + Chin Acquisition; G11/12 Drop French and take Chin B or Ab Initio Drop French and take G10 Chinese Acquisition; G11/12 Chin B or Ab Initio

In that case you will take the general Chinese test.

All subjects choices must be approved by the subject teacher and IB Coordinator who will assess their suitability and chances of overall success in the course.

No. The IBDP is highly recognized by Hong Kong universities. In fact, a high number of our graduates have opted to stay in Hong Kong even after receiving multiple offers from top overseas universities.

The IB uses a 1-7 point system that is consistent across all IB Diploma schools around world. Each point has a very specific descriptor that outlines the skills that the student has acquired. This allows universities to set accurate standards and increase reliability. The descriptors are as follows: (IBDP Point Descriptors)

Of course. All your subject teachers, counsellors, Coordinators and school social workers are here to support you too.