Xavier School

International Baccalaureate
Diploma Program
G10 Students & Parents
Orientation to the Program
August 05, 2015

What is the IBO?

The IBO is a non-profit educational
foundation with its headquarters in
Geneva, Switzerland.
IBNA offices in New
York and Vancouver

Over 1 million IB
students at over
4,000 schools in
147 countries
across the world.

IBLA office in
Buenos Aires
Authorization Workshop: Halifax, 2005

IBCA: Curriculum &

Assessment Centre,
Cardiff, Wales

IBO
headquarters &
IBAEM regional
office, Geneva

IBAP office in
Singapore

What is the IBDP?

Started in 1968, Geneva,

Switzerland, to provide a rigorous,
consistent high school
curriculum for the children of
members of the international
diplomatic and business
communities.

Expanded Concurrency of Learning

1968

1994

1997

IB in the Philippines
1.Cebu International
School
2.Domuschola Int.
School
3.German European
School Manila
4.The Beacon School
1.The Beacon
Academy
2.The Beacon School

IB in the Philippines
1. Brent School International Baguio
2. Brent School International Manila
3. Brent School International Subic
4. Cebu International School
5. Chinese International School
Manila
6. German European School Manila
7. International School Manila
8. Mahatma Gandhi International
School
9. Noblesse International School
10. Southville International School
11. The Beacon Academy
12. British School Manila
13. Xavier School

The International Baccalaureate

Diploma Program & Xavier School
2007 - 2015

Vision: XS & IB
XS

IBDP

Men fully alive

endowed with a passion for
justice and the skills for
development.

Internationally-minded people
who, recognizing their common
humanity and shared guardianship
of the planet, help to create a
better and more peaceful world.

IBDP & University Recognition

The DP is widely recognized by
the worlds leading universities:
IB works closely with universities
in all regions of the world.
There is a direct online access
for the university admission
offers and government officials
to IB syllabi and recent
examination papers.
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Research shows that:

IB Diploma students
outperform their peers on state
assessments,
have higher acceptance rates
to colleges,
perform better in postsecondary education than their
peers.
IB standards are aligned with best
practices in education and support
effective teaching practices.
IB has a positive impact on the
culture of a school.

XS IBDP Authorization

Pre-Authorization Visit w/ Nigel Forbes-Harper

September 3, 2009

Authorization Visit w/ Steven Keagan &

Anthony Mayrhofer December 1-3, 2009

Xavier School was Authorized as an

IB World School in January 2009

XS IBDP Cohort 1 - 45 students

(SY 2010-2012)

Xavier School
remains a JESUIT
school
with a distinctive
Filipino-Chinese
character.
IB Xavier China Experience (XCE)
(started in April 2011)

The XS IB Learner

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IB Learner
Profile

Xaverian
6 Cs

Inquirer
Thinker

Competence

Balanced
Risk-taker

Character

Reflective
Principled

Conscience

Communicator

Community

Knowledgeable
Open-minded

Culture

Caring

Compassion

IBDP Core

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Christian Life
Education (CLE)

XS IBDP Core

Mandarin / Filipino
(Modular)
Formation
Activities

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IBDP Core

TOK CAS
Theory of
Knowledge is an
interdisciplinary
requirement
intended to
stimulate critical
reflection on the
knowledge and
experience gained
inside and outside
the classroom.

CAS aims to instill in students a habit

for holistic development, not only
of the self but also of others:
Creative: Arts, and other experiences
that involve creative thinking.
Action: Physical exertion contributing
to a healthy lifestyle.
Service: An unpaid and voluntary
exchange for underprivileged
communities.

EE

The Extended
Essay is a 4,000
word research
paper that
acquaints students
with the kind of
independent
research and
writing skills
expected by
universities.

Academic Strength of IB curriculum

Competency will have been achieved in:
a first language
a second language
social sciences/humanities
natural sciences/physical sciences
mathematics
the arts (theatre, visual arts, music)

IBDP Subjects
Concurrency of learning over 2 years
Depth (3 Higher Level subjects)
Breadth (3 Standard Level subjects)
Knowledge and skill development
necessary for academic and social success
in the post secondary setting.
Rigorous continuous assessment covering
2 years: Internal Assessment &
External Assessment.

XS IB Diploma Program
English
1. Literature
2. Language & Literature

Mandarin B or
Filipino Literature
(Language A)

1.
2.
3.
4.

Biology
Chemistry
Physics
Sports
Science (SL
only)

Christian Life
Education (CLE)

1. History
2. Business
Management
3. Economics
4. Psychology

Mandarin / Filipino
(Modular)
Formation
Activities

Visual Arts, Computer

Science (Group 4) or
Elective (Group 3 or 4)

Mathematics
or Math
Studies (SL
only)

XS Required Subjects

Modular Chi/Fil & CLE

These subjects are designed as learning modules

and taught once per semester for 2 years.

NOTE: Both assess learning annually and therefore,

provide grades in IBDP Grade 11 & Grade 12.

Both use the XS IBDP grading system and employ

the XS IBDP teaching, learning and assessment
strategies.

SL

Standard Level

The IB subjects, except for Math

Studies & Sports Science, may be
studied at Higher or Standard Level.

Diploma candidates must study at

least three (3) but not more than
four of the six subjects at Higher Level.

HL
Higher Level

SL

HL

VS.

Standard Level

Higher Level

At least 150 hours

of instruction time
over 2 years.

At least 240 hours of

instruction time over 2
years.

SL and HL courses
consist of the same
educational aims,
core syllabus and
curriculum and
assessment
models

however, HL courses
typically also include a
range of additional
elements designed to
allow students to explore
areas of interest within the
subject in more depth.

Subject Selection Sample 1

Three HL

Language &
Literature
Psychology

Visual Arts

Three SL
Group

1
Group

3
Group

Filipino
Literature
Math Studies

Physics

+ CAS, TOK, EE, Mandarin & CLE

Group

2
Group

5
Group

Subject Selection Sample 2

Three HL

Chemistry

Biology
Language &
Literature

Three SL
Group

6
Group

4
Group

Filipino
Literature
Mathematics

Economics

+ CAS, TOK, EE, Mandarin & CLE

Group

2
Group

5
Group

Subject Selection Sample 3

Three HL

Mathematics

Physics
Computer
Science

(Elective from Group 4)

Three SL
Group

5
Group

4
Group

Literature
Business
Management
Mandarin

+ CAS, TOK, EE, Filipino & CLE

Group

1
Group

3
Group

May Session: Full Diploma*

XS IBDP Batch 2018

Grade 11: SY 2016 - 2017
Grade 12: SY 2017 - 2018

EXTERNAL
EXAMS
May 2018

*Some IBDP subjects are available to G11 Standard Track

student and enrolled in IB as a Certificate Student. To
receive the certificate, the student must achieve all requirements
of the IB subject and take the May 2018 exam.

XAVIER SCHOOL
January - May 2017

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IBDP RESULTS
July 6, 2018

IB Grading

A candidates examination performance for individual subjects is

graded according to the following scale:
Score

Rating

Excellent

Very Good

Good

Satisfactory

Mediocre

Poor

Very Poor

No grade

Other Information
Minimum Passing
Score

24

Maximum Score

45

Why: 6 subjects x
7 points

42 + 3

Maximum Bonus Points

(Combined TOK & EE)

The Theory of Knowledge (TOK) and Extended Essay (EE)

are graded according to this scale:
Score

Rating

Excellent

Very Good

Good

Satisfactory

Mediocre

No Grade

Conditions for IB Diploma

A. At least 12 points have been gained
on the 3 higher level courses.

Diploma Results

At least 9 points have been gained

on the 3 standard level courses.
B. A grade of at least a D in TOK or
EE. If a student receives an E in
either EE or TOK, he is disqualified
from the diploma.
C. Not proven guilty of any academic
dishonesty/malpractice.
D. An approved CAS program has been
completed.
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XS IBDP Assessment Scheme

XS IBDP
Subjects + TOK & EE

Modular, CLE & CAS

Progress

Performance
Tasks

Semestral

Annual

Exams

Semestral

Annual

XS IBDP Fees
Tuition
(IB Student Fees)

Learning Resource
(Rental of books & GDC,
Subscription, Handouts, Field Trips,
Guest speakers, etc.)

Novels/Readings
Total addition

Year 1

Year 2

P75,000

P75,000

P25,000

P25,000

Total

P5,000*
P100,000

P100,000 P205,000

As regards to the students

academic preparation
and readiness, the
admissions team will look
into the following indicators:
1. Proficiency in English,
Science, Math*, Chinese
2. Effective oral and written
communication skills
*Additional qualifications to
determine SL or HL.

3. Habits associated with independent

and self-initiated intellectual growth.
4. Involvement in the arts and sports.
5. Students personal qualities and
habit of mind specifically, evidence
of their potential, readiness &
commitment for the IB program.

IBDP Application Packet

IBDP Application Form
2 Student Essays
2 Teacher Recommendation Forms
(Each form is to be submitted in a
sealed envelope with teachers
signature)
Parents Questionnaire
O.R. of P10,000 reservation fee

Important Dates
Beginning
today

August 27
2015

Secure Application Packets from

http://xsibdp.wordpress.com
Deadline to submit accomplished forms
(In a long brown envelope with student
name and section)
Where to go:

XS IBDP Office, 4th Floor JHS Bldg.

Other Dates
September

October

May 2016

Interviews for all applicants

*schedule will be given to the students*

Release of Application results
Collection of IB Tuition (with deduction of the
P10,000 reservation fee)

Regular Enrollment

XS IBDP FAQs
Concern
School
Hours
Homeroom

Response
7:30-4:00 Academic
Periods
Will still have PE, ECA
with IB peers

Schedule

7-day cycle

Courses

Choice of IB courses based

on availability and ability

More XS IBDP FAQs

Concern

Response

Grades

1- 7 instead of A+ to F
Report cards released every
semester

Awards

Semester Awards
Annual Awards

Diploma

Xavier Diploma (Mar. 2018)

IB Diploma (Sept. 2018)

Graduation Together with batchmates

Key People
IBDP
Coordinator

Kenneth Oneal S. Gan

kennethsgan@xs.edu.ph

IBDP
Administrative
Assistant

Mayette M. Rocafort
marietamrocafort@xs.edu.ph

College &
Career
Counselor

Catherine V. Lauengco
catherinevlauengco@xs.edu.ph

For more information:

Visit

www.ibo.org

Read

General Regulations: Diploma Programme

(for students and their legal guardians)

Contact

XS IBDP office (Loc. 245)

Xavier School

International Baccalaureate
Diploma Program
G10 Students & Parents
Orientation to the Program
August 05, 2015