International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme

Students report that their involvement with the IB has given them the tools needed to succeed at college. In particular, students comment on their sense of preparedness, self-confidence, research skills and their ability to manage their time. Even more important, they have developed a sense of the world around them and their responsibility to it.

Students must earn a minimum of 24 points out of a possible 45 points on the final assessments which are externally marked and moderated by the IB, in order to receive an IB diploma.

The IB (International Baccalaureate) approaches to teaching and learning are based on six key pedagogical principles: inquiry, conceptual understanding, local and global contexts, teamwork and collaboration, differentiated instruction, and assessment. These principles guide teachers in creating engaging and effective learning experiences for all students. While studying Diploma courses many skills involved in the completion of every task are required. These skills can be learned and taught and developed with practice:

• Social skills
• Communication skills
• Self-management skills
• Thinking skills
• Research skills

The above skills are not formally assessed in the IBDP, but they contribute to students’ achievement in all subject groups. In order to develop the ATL skills that facilitate effective and efficient learning, teachers model clear expectations, set clear developmental aims and provide many opportunities to practice.

Internationally and in Australia, the IBDP is highly recognised as representing one of the highest standards in university preparatory education.

Some Australian universities offer advanced placement, credit and bonus schemes for  IBDP students. Most Australian higher education institutions accept IBDP results as equivalent to an Australian Year 12 qualification, and students’ IBDP results will be used as a ranking system instead of an ATAR.

A list of Australian and international colleges and universities that grant credit, scholarships and/or advanced standing for the IBDP is available at the International Baccalaureate Organization website.

To be considered for university admission in Western Australia as an IBDP applicant, you must:

1. Be awarded the Diploma.
2. Achieve competence in English as prescribed by the individual universities.
3. Obtain an IBDP Admissions Score that converts to a sufficiently high rank for entry to a particular university and/or course.
4. Satisfy any other course prerequisites or special requirements.

See the Tertiary Institution Service Centre for more details about applying to Western Australian universities.

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If you don’t meet all the requirements for the IBDP, you might still be able to enter university through other pathways, like experience-based or portfolio entry. Check the TISC Guide or contact the universities for more information.

The IBDP is a challenging program for motivated students. Success depends less on past grades and more on a student’s determination, organisation, and commitment to learning both in and out of the classroom. It helps students build strong time management and organisational skills.

At The Montessori School Kingsley, we are committed to ensuring students in IBDP meet and exceed local or national standards. With the implementation of any International Baccalaureate programme, schools are required to examine their curriculum carefully to ensure that there is alignment with local, state or national standards.