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International Baccalaureate Subjects and the DP core offered in International schools in Tokyo<\/h2>\n
The IB curriculum includes six subject groups and the DP core:<\/p>\n
Six Subject Groups<\/h3>\n
\u25cf Studies in Language and Literature<\/p>\n
\u25cf Language Acquisition<\/p>\n
\u25cf Individuals and Societies<\/p>\n
\u25cf Sciences<\/p>\n
\u25cf Mathematics<\/p>\n
\u25cf The arts<\/p>\n
Students have the flexibility to choose subjects of their choice from each of these groups and the subjects are segregated into two levels which are the higher level and the standard level. The students have an option to choose at least 3 subjects at a higher level and the rest at\u00a0 the standard level.<\/p>\n
\t\t \u25cf Theory of Knowledge: This core concept helps students understand how a theory is derived and what are the observations and the research that has led to the hypothesis.<\/p>\n \u25cf The Extended Essay: The extended essay is a 4000 word essay that is a self-directed essay on a topic of the student\u2019s choice where the students take the initiation to research and complete the essay with their own effort.<\/p>\n \u25cf Creativity, Activity, Service (CAS): This is a project based learning method where students are expected to submit a project in any of these three streams.<\/p>\n Now let\u2019s look at the features of each of these subject groups and how they are advantageous to the students.<\/p>\n \u200d<\/p>\n Here, the students can pick a language in which they are academically competent and can also choose another language from the list of languages available in the curricula.<\/p>\n Advantages:<\/strong> Here, the students learn the understanding of the formal language, its different styles and the power of written and oral expression.<\/p>\n Here, the student learns about the acquisition of the language and the cultural background and history of the language to give a clear understanding of the origin of the language and how it has been developed.<\/p>\n Advantages:<\/strong> It helps students to understand the language better in a range of contexts and enable them to use it for a variety of purposes. It also fosters curiosity towards new languages and allows them to develop an international mindedness with regard to each of these languages and their cultures.<\/p>\n This group consists of subjects like business management, economics, geography, history, politics, psychology, etc.<\/p>\n Advantages:<\/strong> These social subjects give students an insight on the physical, social and the geographical aspects of the society and helps students to evaluate these theories , concepts and arguments.<\/p>\n \u200d<\/p>\n \t\t \u200d<\/p>\n Biology, Computer science, Chemistry, Design Technology, Physics, Sports, Exercise and Health Science are some of the subjects offered in this group.<\/p>\n Advantages:<\/strong> Helps students to understand the wonders of science and its environmental and social implications. Students get to explore a range of scientific concepts and learn how best it can fit into a global perspective.<\/p>\n The Math subjects are divided according to their difficulty levels and students can choose any one of these options.<\/p>\n Advantages:<\/strong> Improves their mathematical skills and develops logical and creative thinking in students.<\/p>\n Here, the subjects provided are Dance, Music, Film, Theatre and Visual Arts. The emphasis is on the creativity and the practical research of the chosen stream. There is also an option for students to replace arts with any other subject from the other groups.<\/p>\n Advantages: <\/strong>Students get a chance to learn the history, culture and the theory behind these art forms and also helps them develop their confidence and their self-expression.<\/p>\n \u200d<\/p>\n Like mentioned earlier, TOK is one of the core DP concepts and is a great way to help students understand where their knowledge is coming from. It dives deep into the history behind the theory and the different steps that lead to the final hypothesis.<\/p>\n Advantages:<\/strong> It enables students to be critical thinkers and helps them to understand the cultural aspect and impact of the knowledge in question.<\/p>\n This is one of the most important cores in the DP curriculum. It is a self-initiated or independent research that allows a student to pick up a topic and study it thoroughly and conclude with an\u00a0 essay that talks about the student’s arguments, counter arguments, refutation and conclusion.<\/p>\n Advantages:<\/strong> It develops their research skills, time management, and their communication skills.<\/p>\n \u200d<\/p>\n The education system in Japan is lauded by the whole world and there is no dearth of top institutions and IB world schools in the city. The International Schools in Tokyo have been successful in imparting some of the best curricula<\/a> to its international students.<\/p>\n Apart from the wonderful culture and the safe environment Japan provides to its expat community, the education system will pave the way to better prospects for students who study at these schools.<\/p>\n \u200d<\/p>\nThe DP Core Consists of<\/h3>\n
Six Subjects groups of the International Baccalaureate programme<\/h2>\n
1. Language and Literature<\/h3>\n
2. Language acquisition<\/h3>\n
3. Individuals and Societies<\/h3>\n
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5. Mathematics<\/h3>\n
6. The Arts<\/h3>\n
DP Core<\/h2>\n
1. Theory of knowledge<\/h3>\n
2. Extended Essay<\/h3>\n
Advantages of Studying in an International School in Tokyo<\/h2>\n