Preparatory IB course
• Entry in September, January or April
• Study at England’s first IB World School
Our Preparatory IB course helps you develop your study skills for the International Baccalaureate Diploma
Age: | 15-16 years old |
Course entry points: | September, January or April |
Start dates for 2023-24: | 3 January 2024 & 14 April 2024 |
Start dates for 2024-25: | 29 August 2024, 5 January 2025 & 22 April 2025 |
Length: | 1, 2 or 3 terms |
Class: | Maximum 15 students |
Lessons: | 30 hours of classroom lessons Monday to Friday |
Lesson length: | 55 minutes |
Annual fees 2023-24: | Day students: £22,256 Residential students: £45,636 |
Annual fees 2024-25: | Day students: £23,592 Residential students: £49,310 |
Term dates: | Pre-IB course term dates |
Brochure: | IB World School brochure |
Deposit and instalments: | Term dates and fees flyer |
Our Preparatory IB course helps you progress to the IB Diploma
Subject offering: Our Pre-IB course develops your knowledge in the key subjects covered in the IB Diploma including English Literature, English Language, Maths, Science, Arts and Humanities
Progression route: If you successfully complete our Pre-IB course you can progress onto our IB Diploma
Quality IB teaching: We have been offering the IB Diploma for over 40 years. Our Pre-IB course is taught by specialist IB teachers; many of whom are IB examiners
England’s first IB World School: Our experience reflects our academic resources, including modern teaching spaces, well-equipped science laboratories and a state-of-the-art design studio
Flexible course entry: You can start our Pre-IB course in September, January or April.
Pre-IB methodology: Our Pre-IB course links in with the qualities and attributes of the IB learner profile which encourages learners to become balanced, caring, communicators, inquirers, knowledgeable, open minded, principled, risk-takers, reflective and thinkers
Discover new experiences: Creativity, Activity, Service (CAS) promotes the opportunity to develop new skills through unique experiences. Create your own CAS programme from over 50 experiences a week. Service is not a compulsory element, instead, you can choose between 2 Creativity and 1 Activity, or 2 Activity and 1 Creativity
Dedicated support through small class sizes: Provides a positive academic environment for you to thrive
Experienced pastoral support: Our dedicated team supports your wellbeing during your studies
Inspiring learning environment: Oxford offers a range of academic resources as it is a world-famous student city
Course Structure
Compulsory subjects:
- The core subjects are English and Maths. All students take 4 hours of mathematics a week, 2 hours of World Literature and 8 hours of English (IB groups 1, 2 & 5). English and Maths classes are arranged by ability so that you receive the right level of support.
Optional subjects:
- You will select 3 of each per term (in subject groups 1 to 6). We offer 4 Humanities subjects, 4 Sciences and 4 Arts subjects (groups 3, 4 & 6).
Sciences (4 hours per week) |
Humanities (4 hours per week) |
Arts (2 hours per week) |
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Other features of our Pre-IB course
- Study a new language from a choice of French or Mandarin
- Take the Bronze Duke of Edinburgh’s Award as part of our weekend programme of activities, study visits and excursions
- Participate in Personal, Social and Health Education (PSHE) lessons, covering important topics such as Careers and Higher Education
- All students take part in a group research project on a topic of their choice culminating in an exhibition and presentation evening
IB World School brochure
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