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International Baccalaureate

Diploma Programme

WHAT IS IBDP?

The International Baccalaureate® (IB) Diploma Programme (DP) is an assessed programme for students aged 16 to 19. It is respected by leading universities across the globe. The curriculum is made up of the DP core and six subject groups. Made up of the three required components, the DP core aims to broaden students’ educational experience and challenge them to apply their knowledge and skills.

The three core elements are:

  • Theory of knowledge, in which students reflect on the nature of knowledge and on how we know what we claim to know.
  • The extended essay, which is an independent, self-directed piece of research, finishing with a 4,000-word paper
  • Creativity, activity, service (CAS) in which students complete a project related to these three concepts.
IB MISSION:
  • 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.
WHY IBDP AT OAKRIDGE?

The IB Diploma is an internationally recognized and highly respected pre-university qualification based on a rigorous, broad, and balanced curriculum that aims to develop inquiring, knowledgeable, caring, young people who help to create a better and more peaceful world through intercultural understanding and respect.

Oakridge International School, Visakhapatnam is the pioneer school in Andhra Pradesh to offer IBDP. Students get an opportunity to select specific courses tailored to their interests or career goals. They get to customize their learning experiences by selecting specialized courses that fit their own interests.

Our skilled and experienced IB faculty encourages and facilitates students to thrive academically as well as to learn the necessary values and attitudes, to develop holistically at their own pace into future-ready global citizens, capable of making a positive impact on the world they live in.

Following are the subject groups offered:

IBDP Results

Shritan B secured 41/45 points and stood out as a topper. He will be starting his exciting journey at University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign, USA which is ranked in QS World University Rankings. Other toppers are Ashrita P. who will be heading to Singapore to pursue her bachelors in the Global Business Administration and Varshith.B who will be heading to University of Manchester, UK. Overall the school has achieved an average diploma score of 32 which is higher than the global average of 30.2.

PARENT TESTIMONIALS:

It pleases me as a parent that Yashita is a member of the IBDP curriculum at Oakridge Vizag. Her performance in several courses is a clear reflection of the teacher’s diligence and mentoring. I’m happy that she’s enrolled in a program that will open her eyes to new possibilities while the teachers provide reassuring support. It is wonderful to hear her explain the numerous debates in TOK classes and the progress of her EE research. The reflecting aspect and keeping a balance have helped my daughter grow into a person who makes an effort to succeed in both her extracurricular and academic endeavours. The inclusive curriculum allows the children’s interest to serve as the springboard for learning while fostering a welcoming and exciting environment.

– Bhaskar, Father of Yashita IBDP 2

As a parent of a student currently enrolled in the IB Diploma Programme (IBDP), I want to express my deep appreciation for the program. The IBDP’s holistic approach, emphasis on critical thinking, global perspective, and commitment to community service have already had a significant positive impact on my child’s education and personal growth. The dedicated teachers and IB coordinator have provided unwavering support, and we can already see the growth in our child’s academic and personal development.

In conclusion, we highly recommend the IBDP to parents seeking a well-rounded education for their child. It’s clear that this program is setting the stage for our child’s future success.

– Sanjay, Father of Shrikha IBDP 2

For Grades 11 And 12

Teaching and learning

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  • Investigatory Projects – Research based projects are given in all subjects 
  • ASL   – Assessment of Speaking and Listening to help improve and standardise students’ communicative skills 
  • Creative Book Report (Project) – Creative response to a piece of literature 
  • Business Day – Exposure to the real business-world practices 
  • Flipped Classes – To promote student centered learning 
  • Career Counselling – A to Z of college application process 
  • Cross-Curricular linkages – Establishing links between various subjects to make learning more contextual and effective 
  • Learning beyond classrooms – Treasure fest, Industrial visits and field trips 
  • Exhibitions – Art and Science 
  • Integrated learning – Guest lectures by eminent people from various walks of the business world 
  • Activity Zone – Yoga: promoting self-control, concentration, peace and relaxation 

Our Secondary School is a blend of practical experience and experimentation, books, discussions, lectures and technology, allowing students to learn at a rapid pace. Our curricula offers a thematic approach to education, within curriculum areas, which brings learning to life for our students. The programme offers a lively and motivational approach which ensures that our students love coming to school every day and helps them to develop greater confidence in their learning and its relevance to their world.

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Central Board Of

Secondary Education

Oakridge International School, Visakhapatnam is affiliated to and accredited by the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE). The CBSE curriculum envisions a robust, vibrant and holistic school education that will produce excellence in every sphere of human endeavour. The CBSE Curriculum at Oakridge provides quality education to promote intellectual, social and cultural vivacity among its learners. By advocating continuous and comprehensive evaluation, the CBSE curriculum at our school works towards evolving a learning process and environment, which empowers future citizens to become global leaders in the emerging society. We strive to help every student reach an exceptional level of numeracy and literacy.

We encourage our learners to be internationally-minded and to respect all cultures and experiences. We believe that every child can build the confidence to excel, to work with others, and to lead where necessary.  Oakridge students excel. Our educational approach enables every student to reach high levels of academic and social success.  Our students are challenged to explore problems and concepts from a number of different perspectives, to be aware of ambiguity and complexity, to think creatively, and to be open to new approaches and solutions. Flipped classroom strategies have been implemented at Oakridge and achievement by reversing the traditional model of a classroom to enhance student centred learning and achievement across various grades.

RELATED DOCUMENTS AND POLICIES

BROUCHER

IBDP SUBJECT BRIEFS

IBDP APPLICATION

ACADEMIC CALENDAR

IBDP Year 1  IBDP Year 2

PARENT PORTALS

IBO NAE IB PORTAL

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