Choosing the right program for

my Academic Future
Assessing my options,
my needs and strengths
in making the right
decision.
 My Options

Should I design a challenging program by

properly selecting challenging AP and/or
IB courses?

Should I choose to apply for the IB diploma

program?
 What should I know before I
make a decision?

• My academic plans.
• What are the requirements for the Universities I
would like to apply to.
• My grades
• The requirements and demands for the IB diploma
program.
 Does the IB diploma fit my
academic plans?
• The IB diploma is usually required for the
3-year bachelors program in UK.
• Most of the times students who do not
have the IB diploma are asked to
complete a foundation year.
• It is widely accepted in U.S. universities.
• US universities offer credits for the high
level IB courses completed with a grade
of 6 and above.
 The IB diploma program

• Aims at a specific student profile

• Has a specific set of requirements that must

be completed in a two year period.

• Student performance is externally assessed.

 IBO- STUDENT PROFILE

• Inquirers
• Knowledgeable
• Thinkers
• Communicators
• Principled
• Open-minded
• Caring
• Risk-takers
• Balanced
• Reflective
IB Diploma Programme
 IB Diploma At ACS
• The six subjects of the IB Hexagon
• The IB Diploma curriculum consists of six subject groups.
• At ACS Athens we offer the following:
• Language A1: Native language, including the study of selections
from World Literature
• Language A2, B, Ab Initio: Second modern language (non-
native speakers)
• Individuals and Societies: History, Economics, Psychology,
• Experimental Sciences: Biology, Chemistry, Physics
• Mathematics: Mathematics HL, Mathematics SL, Mathematical
Studies SL
• Electives: Visual Arts, Theater Arts, Music, a third modern
language, or a second subject from either Individuals and Societies
or Experimental Sciences
 IB Diploma Procedures
• It is a two year program which prepares students to
take the exams at the end of the second year.
• Each course has an internal assessment
component and an external assessment (exam)
• The IB grade scale is from 1-7, with 7 being the
highest grade.
• The TOK essay and the Extended Essay are
assessed from 0-3 and the combined grade is a
maximum of 3.
• The highest total IB-diploma points are 45
 IB Diploma procedures
• Internal Assessment grades, TOK essay
and Extended essay are moderated by
IBO examiners
• Exams are assessed entirely by IBO
examiners
• IBO has a very strict Code of Conduct for
the IB diploma.
 IBO procedures
• Part of the internal assessment work, TOK
and Extended essay are to be completed
during the first year.
• The official registration with the IB takes
places in the first quarter of the second year.
• All work for the IB diploma must me
completed within the specified deadlines.
 IB- Diploma requirements
• All work must meet the assessment
criteria set forth by the IBO. All course
require not only breadth but also depth
of knowledge of the specific subject.
• IBO does not give extensions or make-
up exams even if you are sick.
 How do I apply?

• Download the application for the IB program

from the ACS website.
• Read thoroughly the instructions of how to
complete the application.
• Make sure you meet the DEADLINE for
submission of the application.
• No applications will be accepted after February
26.
• Present a well organized application package.
• Wait to be called for an interview.