Angie Alejandra León Ballén
IB Diploma Programme Coordinator
We have been carrying out different tasks to strengthen the processes of bilingualism and internationalization of the school framed in our great project called “BIMP Bilingual and Intercultural Minds Program”. Thanks to this project our current bilingual curriculum has an international projection by implementing subjects that will not only enhance communication skills in English but will also allow the student to have a broader vision of the world through the knowledge of other cultures, languages, traditions and literature which will complement the purpose we have set ourselves which is to form citizens of the world.
Within this great project in which the entire educational community including parents are involved is the International Baccalaureate, in December we were notified of the approval of the candidacy as an applicant school for the Diploma Program for students of tenth and eleventh grade.
We are sure that this projection will be a great success for the lives of our students and with it the recognition of our institution not only nationally but also internationally.
What is an IB education?
The International Baccalaureate aims to develop inquiring, knowledgeable and caring young people who help to create a better and more peaceful world through intercultural understanding and respect.
To this end the organization works with schools, governments and international organizations to develop challenging programmes of international education and rigorous assessment.
These programmes encourage students across the world to become active, compassionate and lifelong learners who understand that other people, with their differences, can also be right.
Principles of IB. Information taken from the oficial International Baccalaureate Program Web site.
The DP Diploma Program curriculum
The Diploma Programme (DP) curriculum is made up of six subject groups and the DP core, comprising theory of knowledge (TOK), creativity, activity, service (CAS) and the extended essay.
Through the Diploma Programme (DP) core, students reflect on the nature of knowledge, complete independent research and undertake a project that often involves community service.
Information taken from the oficial International Baccalaureate Program Web site.
Grupo 1: lengua y literatura
Grupo 2: lengua B
Grupo 3: historia de las américas
Grupo 4: tecnología del diseño
Grupo 5: matemáticas: aplicación e interpretación
Grupo 6: teatro
CAS: Creatividad, Actividad y Servicio
Monografía
Teoria del conocimiento
Nivel Superior
Intensidad horaria: 240 horas
Nivel Medio
Intensidad horaria: 150 horas
Troncales
Trabajo autónomo
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Análisis
Septiembre 2021
Análisis de viabilidad, diálogos colegios IB de Bogotá y de la orden de dominicos en Latinoamérica.
Solicitud
Octubre 2021
Inicia proceso de solicitud para el Programa Diploma ante la Organización de Bachillerato Internacional.
Aprobación
Diciembre 2021
Aprobación por parte de la Organización de Bachillerato Internacional de otorgar al colegio la categoría de colegio solicitante para el Programa Diploma.
Asesoría
Enero 2022
Inicia el contacto con el asesor IB asignado al colegio para inciar el proceso de autorización.
Visita
Junio 2022
Visita de verificación de IB para revisión de los avances en el proceso de autorización.
Gestión
Año 2023
El Grupo de Liderazgo del IB analizó y mejoró diversas áreas del programa, como asignaciones de tareas y esquemas de asignaturas.
Lea aquí el informe completo.
Línea del Tiempo
Programa Diploma