IB Introduction Course Structure

St Clare's has been an IB World School for over 30 years. Devised and developed by the Diploma teachers at St Clare's, this unique three week course is specifically designed for students who are about to embark on a full IB Diploma programme. Students are able to refine and develop their study skills in preparation for the Diploma.

There is a different subject emphasis each week over this three week course.

Week 1: Language and Literature
All students study literature as part of their Diploma. In this part of the course the focus will be upon the nature and structure of the literature course. Most students usually follow literature in their first language. All students will attend a live performance of a Shakespeare play. There will be tuition available for students’ second language (language B or A2). Some afternoon sessions will be used to introduce students to the CAS requirements of the Diploma.

Week 2: Science and Arts
A choice of arts activities will be available to students according to their aptitude and interest and practical science lessons and experiments will be carried out in new, state of the art, biology, chemistry and physics laboratories.

Week 3: Mathematics and Humanities
Students will be placed in a mathematics class according to their ability. This will be determined using a test on the first day of the course. Students will be introduced to the framework employed in the Diploma programme for the teaching of the Humanities and will then be able to choose to undertake small projects in those subject areas which interest them most.

A typical weekly programme
The Diploma introduction course runs for three weeks. Each week has a different subject emphasis.