Cambridge Introducing the IB Diploma Programme

Introducing the IB Diploma Programme Authors: Marc Abrioux and Jill Rutherford Introducing the IB Diploma Programme is a practical handbook on how to introduce and sustain the IB Diploma programme in your school. Schools wishing to introduce the IB Diploma Programme are faced with major investment in terms of time, effort and money in order to become authorised. They also need to articulate why that programme is the most suitable one for their students. This manual is an invaluable resource for schools already offering the Diploma, as well as for prospective Diploma schools. It covers where to start, the philosophy of the IB, how to become an authorised IB school and contributions from over 70 DP experts including practitioners, school leaders and examiners. An invaluable resource for subject teachers, faculty heads, heads of department, subject coordinators, student counsellors, university placement advisors and diploma co-ordinators.  Features: A general introduction to the IB Diploma Programme, with a clear outline of what is expected of schools Thorough coverage of each subject and each group, as well as trans disciplinary subjects and the IB Core Programme Case studies of a variety of schools in different cultures A discussion of the impact of becoming an IB school on the school community, students and parents Useful 'Tips and Hints' in each chapter.