ALUMNI
Former Students
The Careers Coordinator meets with IB students as part of their orientation program at selected times throughout the two years. He conducts formal classes on a wide variety of topics including demonstrating how to complete college applications. His involvement is to guide them through the entire process. She is available to meet with students and their parents to discuss career guidance and college applications. She collaborates with the IB teaching team to ensure that all expected grades are prepared in the first term of Year 13 (DP2).
The counselor will offer students:
- Guidance in IBDP course selection and college selection based on interests, college requirements and based on their interests, university requirements and teacher recommendations. and teacher recommendations.
- Tips for them to learn how to manage their time, get organized and improve their research skills
- Guidance on writing your “Personal Statement” (cover letter) for university applications.
- Preparation for interviews if they were a university entrance requirement.
- Assistance in completing university access applications.
- Assistance in the preparation of the necessary documentation for university access once the results have been published.
UNIVERSITY RECOGNITION
IBDP graduates gain access to selected universities around the world. In many countries, including the United Kingdom, Spain, the United States and Germany, the IBDP has been formally recognized and there are direct validation tables for university entrance. Universities and higher education institutions alike rely on reliable IBDP results year after year that are not subject to grade inflation as is often the case in national education systems. For more information about the recognition of IB programs at universities please consult:
REQUIREMENTS FOR REGISTRATION IN THE IBDP
The Academy International School welcomes all students. No student will be denied enrollment on the basis of race, gender, or special educational needs if the school has the resources to provide assistance to the student.
Academy International School’s Inclusion and SEN Policy, September 2016.
REQUIREMENTS FOR STUDENTS ENROLLED IN YEAR 11 AT THE ACADEMY INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL
To enter the IBDP in Year 12 (DP1) students must have obtained a minimum of 6 IGCSE at grade C or above and generally at least a B grade in the subjects they wish to take at the higher level. A grade A is required to take mathematics at the higher level. Students and their parents must complete the pre-enrollment form, including a letter of motivation and attend an informal interview with the IBDP Coordinator and the Director. They must also have an excellent attendance record of at least 90% in Year 11.
REQUIREMENTS FOR STUDENTS APPLYING FROM OTHER SCHOOLS
Applications from students coming from other schools will be considered on an individual basis. Students coming from schools offering the IGCSE examination system will be required to meet the same requirements as above for students at The Academy. Applicants may be required to take a placement test in some subjects, especially in the case of higher level subjects, and an English language placement test. Students and their parents must complete the pre-enrollment form, including a letter of motivation, and attend an informal interview with the IBDP Coordinator and the Director. Copies of transcripts from the previous two years from the other school must be submitted. The Academy will contact that school to obtain a letter of recommendation. All students are required to have achieved the level necessary to succeed in the IBDP. Parents are encouraged to familiarize themselves with the IB curriculum before pre-enrolling so that they can better understand the program we offer.
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