KCCIS IB DP Handbook 2021-2022
Core Subjects
EE, ToK and CAS are compulsory for IB course students.
In additional to the 6 required elective subjects, students also:
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Elective Subjects
At KCCIS, all below subjects are available for both Higher and Standard Levels unless indicated. Students CHOOSE ONE subject from each of the below six groups: Group 1 Studies in Language and Literature English A: Language and Literature, Chinese A: Language and Literature, School Supported self-taught Language A: Literature* Group 2 Language Acquisition Chinese B – Mandarin, English B, Other Language B*, Language ab initio* (SL only) Group 3 Individuals and Societies Economics, History, Psychology, Geography Group 4 Sciences Biology, Physics, Sports, Exercise and Health Science Group 5 Mathematics Applications and Interpretation (SL only) Analysis and Approaches (SL/HL) Group 6 The Arts Visual Arts, Film, Business Management from Group 3, Chemistry from Group 4 *Students/parents must obtain the permission from the IB DP Coordinator. More information will be available upon request. Please note that subjects offered change year by year and dependent on student numbers, teacher availability and final timetable arrangements. Please bear in mind that some subjects may NOT be offered due to insufficient student enrollment. Every effort will be made to accommodate student preferences but sometimes compromise choices must be made by the students. |
Online Courses and Study Skills
Study Skills Study Skills course, which is led by experienced IB DP teachers, is offered to students throughout the programme. The course is offered to help students develop key specific skills (e.g. effective research and writing, citation and referencing) related to IB DP coursework. Online courses through Pamoja Education For courses which are not offered in KCCIS, students may enrol in no more than one online course* offered by Pamoja Education (http://www.pamojaeducation.com). There will be extra cost for students who take an online course. All Pamoja Education online courses are fully recognised by the IBO, in fulfillment of Course and Diploma requirements. The IB evaluates and provides ongoing review of course content, teacher selection/training and course delivery - all of which helps Pamoja Education to maintain the highest quality student experience and academic achievement. Advisory/Cautionary Note: KCCIS students who wish to take a Pamoja education course must demonstrate evidence of being independent learners (self-starters/proactive!) who are able to cope with the challenges of a learning environment where the teacher is not in front of the class physically but is on the other side of the globe. *Students/parents must obtain the permission from the IB DP Coordinator |