The power of the IB programme
The IB Diploma Programme (IB DP) was born in the 1960’s in an effort to establish a common curriculum and university entry credential for students moving from one country to another. Designed for highly motivated secondary school students aged 16 to 19 years, it is a demanding pre-university course of study that leads to examinations.
The IB DP curriculum is represented by the hexagon with six subject areas supported by the core. Each candidate is required to study one subject from each of the subject areas. A minimum of three subjects must be taken at the Higher Level (HL), allowing for specialization or focus of interest. The remaining courses are taken at the Standard Level (SL). HL courses require 240 instructional hours versus the 150 required by SL courses. HL courses also require additional assessment.
The Extended Essay (EE), a core element of the IB DP, is a 4000-word essay and is an in-depth study of a focused topic chosen from the list of approved Diploma Programme subjects. It is intended to promote high-level research and writing skills, intellectual discovery and creativity. Assessment is criterion related, and judges each student in relation to identified assessment criteria and not in relation to the work of other students. The EE is externally assessed by IB examiners, and is marked on a scale from 0 to 36.
Visit the website for more information about the IB Diploma Programme.
Albanian College is a fully authorised International Baccalaureate World School offering the internationally prestigious Diploma Programme to students who meet the admissions requirements. These requirements include English skills at a Common European Framework (CEFR) B2 level or above and demonstrated success in prior grade levels. All students who pursue the IB Diploma are considered “candidates” until all courses of study are completed at the end of Grade 12.
Candidates will select one subject from each of the first five groups:
- Group 1: Students in Language and Literature
- Group 2: Language Acquisition
- Group 3: Individuals and Societies
- Group 4: Science
- Group 5: Mathematics
- Group 6: The Arts, an optional group
Subjects are taught at Standard Level (SL) and Higher Level (HL). From the six subjects chosen, candidates must choose three standard level subjects are three higher level subjects. In order to receive the IB Diploma, candidates must also complete the requirements within the Core which include Theory of Knowledge, CAS, and the Extended Essay.
Studies in Language and Literature
Albanian College offers English Language and Literature and Albanian Literature. These courses use a broad range of texts, and students grow to appreciate a language’s complexity, wealth, and subtleties in a variety of contexts. Students take their studies in a language in which they are academically competent.
The course is organized into three areas of exploration and seven central concepts, and focuses on the study of both literary or non-literary texts. Together, the three areas of exploration of the course allow the student to explore the language A in question through its cultural development and use, its media forms and functions, and its literature. Students develop skills of literary and textual analysis, and also the ability to present their ideas effectively. A key aim is the development of critical literacy.
The Albanian Literature Course is organized into three areas of exploration and seven central concepts, and focuses on the study of literary works. Together, the three areas of exploration of the course add up to a comprehensive exploration of literature from a variety of cultures, literary forms and periods. Students learn to appreciate the artistry of literature, and develop the ability to reflect critically on their reading, presenting literary analysis powerfully through both oral and written communication.
Language Acquisition
Albanian College will be offering English B courses in Language Acquisition. The main emphasis of these courses is on the acquisition and use of language in a range of contexts and for different purposes while, at the same time, promoting an understanding of another culture through the study of its language.
Here are the links to Subject Brief:
English B English B Higher Level
Individuals and Societies
Albanian College offers Diploma Programme courses in History and Geography. Studying any one of these subjects provides for the development of a critical appreciation of:
ACT offers these subjects within Individuals and Societies. Studying any one of these subjects provides for the development of a critical appreciation of:
- human experience and behavior
- the varieties of physical, economic and social environments that people inhabit
- the history of social and cultural institutions.
We offer:
Business Management
Geography
Visit the website for more information about the IB Diploma Programme.
Albanian College is a fully-authorised International Baccalaureate World School offering the internationally prestigious Diploma Programme to students who meet the admissions requirements. These requirements include English skills at a Common European Framework (CEFR) B2 level or above and demonstrated success in prior grade levels. All students who pursue the IB Diploma are considered “candidates” until all courses of study are completed at the end of Grade 12.
Candidates will select one subject from each of the first five groups:
- Group 1: Students in Language and Literature
- Group 2: Language Acquisition
- Group 3: Individuals and Societies
- Group 4: Science
- Group 5: Mathematics
- Group 6: The Arts, an optional group
Subjects are taught at Standard Level (SL) and Higher Level (HL). From the six subjects chosen, candidates must chose three standard level subjects arne three higher level subjects. In order to receive the IB Diploma, candidates must also complete the requirements within the Core which include Theory of Knowledge, CAS, and the Extended Essay.
Studies in Language and Literature
Albanian College offers English Language and Literature and Albanian Literature. These courses use a broad range of texts, and students grow to appreciate a language’s complexity, wealth and subtleties in a variety of contexts. Students take their studies in a language in which they are academically competent.
The course is organized into three areas of exploration and seven central concepts, and focuses on the study of both literary or non-literary texts. Together, the three areas of exploration of the course allow the student to explore the language A in question through its cultural development and use, its media forms and functions, and its literature. Students develop skills of literary and textual analysis, and also the ability to present their ideas effectively. A key aim is the development of critical literacy.
The Albanian Literature Course is organized into three areas of exploration and seven central concepts, and focuses on the study of literary works. Together, the three areas of exploration of the course add up to a comprehensive exploration of literature from a variety of cultures, literary forms and periods. Students learn to appreciate the artistry of literature, and develop the ability to reflect critically on their reading, presenting literary analysis powerfully through both oral and written communication.
Language Acquistion
Albanian College will be offering English B courses in Language Acquisition. The main emphasis of these courses is on the acquisition and use of language in a range of contexts and for different purposes while, at the same time, promoting an understanding of another culture through the study of its language.
Here are the links to Subject Brief:
English B English B Higher Level
Individuals and Societies
Albanian College offers Diploma Programme courses in History and Geography. Studying any one of these subjects provides for the development of a critical appreciation of:
ACT offers these subjects within Individuals and Societies. Studying any one of these subjects provides for the development of a critical appreciation of:
- human experience and behavior
- the varieties of physical, economic and social environments that people inhabit
- the history of social and cultural institutions.
We offer:
Business Management
Geography
Global Politics
*Environmental Systems and Societies (this course counts as either a group 3 or group 4 class)
In addition, for an extra fee, students may take Pamoja Courses which are online courses available for DP students, they are:
Mathematics
Albanian College offers three courses in Mathematics, Mathematics Studies, Mathematics Standard Level, and Mathematics Higher Level. The aims of these courses are to enable students to:
Albanian College offers four courses in Mathematics:
- Mathematics: analysis and approaches SL
- Mathematics: analysis and approaches HL
- Mathematics: applications and interpretation SL
- Mathematics: applications and interpretation HL
Students can only study one course in mathematics as part of their diploma.
All DP mathematics courses serve to accommodate the range of needs, interests and abilities of students, and to fulfill the requirements of various university and career aspirations.
The aims of these courses are to enable students to:
- develop mathematical knowledge, concepts and principles
- develop logical, critical and creative thinking
- employ and refine their powers of abstraction and generalization.
Students are also encouraged to appreciate the international dimensions of mathematics and the multiplicity of its cultural and historical perspectives.
All DP mathematics courses require students to appreciate the use of technology in mathematics and become proficient with graphic display calculators.
Sciences
Albanian College offers Diploma Programme courses in Biology, Chemistry, Physics and ESS. These courses are taught practically. Students have opportunities to design investigations, collect data, develop manipulative skills, analyses results, collaborate with peers, and evaluate and communicate their findings. While the scientific method may take on a wide variety of forms, the emphasis on a practical approach. The investigations may be laboratory based or they may make use of simulations and data bases. Students develop the skills to work independently on their own design, but also collegiately, including collaboration with schools in different regions, to mirror the way in which scientific research is conducted in the wider community.
Courses in Biology, Chemistry, Physics are taught here at ACT. Students explore the concepts, theories, models, and techniques that underpin each subject area and through these develop their understanding of the scientific method.
A compulsory project encourages students to appreciate the environmental, social and ethical implications of science. This exercise is collaborative and interdisciplinary and provides an opportunity for students to explore scientific solutions to global questions.
