What is the IB diploma?
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The IB diploma programme is a two-year end of secondary school program available at schools in 150 different countries across the globe. The programme is rigorous, challenging and extremely rewarding, with pupils able to choose their own subjects and focus on areas that they are interested in and passionate about. The diploma is globally recognised and renowned for preparing well-rounded students that excel in higher education and international careers.
IB pupils study six subjects and choose three of these to study at a higher level, as well as three specific IB requirements: the theory of knowledge (TOK), an extended essay on a topic of their choice, and CAS activities —creative, active and service tasks to be completed over the course of the two-year program.
Contact / IB director ib@condorcet.com.au
Enrolment: inscriptions@condorcet.com.au
Why Lycée Condorcet?
- Bilingual Diploma option
- IB Induction Programme
- Study French: beginners and native speakers
- Modern education adapted to students' needs
- Small class sizes
- 98% of students accepted into universities around the world
- Northern hemisphere school calendar
- Mixed, multicultural and secular
Bilingual Diploma - English and French
At Lycée Condorcet, we offer the bilingual IB diploma, which gives students the chance to have both their English and their French officially recognised. However, students are not required to speak French in order to apply to study the IB at our school. No matter your level upon joining Lycée Condorcet, you will have all the means at your disposal to improve, as you will be immersed in a French-speaking environment with bilingual classmates and teachers. Indeed, our students consistently achieve excellent results in both French and Australian national assessments. The 2021 IB Diploma Programme results were our best yet, with a grade average of 36, well above the global average of 33, which corresponds to an average ATAR of approximately 93.90.
Subjects
The IB Diploma Programme includes three core elements and six subject groups from which students can choose different subjects. It is compulsory to choose at least one subject from all groups, except from the Arts group. The student can instead choose a subject from any other group except Mathematics. Within these subject groups, students may choose three subjects to study at a standard level (SL) and three subjects to study at a higher level (HL). Standard level subjects include three hours of class per week and higher level subjects include four hours per week. Students attend one hour of class in Theory of Knowledge classes and CAS classes respectively with most of the work in these subjects being carried out outside of class.
Core Elements
- CAS - Creativity, Action and Service
- TOK - Theory of Knowledge
- Extended Essay of 4000 words
IB Subject Groups and Subjects Offered at LCS
- Studies in Language and Literature: English
- Language Acquisition: French
- Individuals and Societies: Economics, History or Psychology
- Sciences: Biology, Chemistry or Physics
- Mathematics: AI or AA
- The Arts: Visual Arts
IB Teaching Philosophy at Lycée Condorcet
The IB program is a wonderful opportunity for students to become global citizens of significance. The holistic nature of the courses on offer allow students to develop critical thinking skills and community awareness. The IB program encourages the students to look at why knowledge is important. It is a wonderful preparation for higher study as students must be independent learners who look to complete their learning with guidance from teachers. The IB program is recognised worldwide as a breeding ground for scholars and leaders.
– Marcel Hennes, History teacher IB
International Mobility
Since launching our IB Diploma Programme, our alumni have gone on to study at a range of different higher education institutions around the world. The IB Diploma is globally recognised and easily converted to allow students to apply to university programs across the world. During the past three years, our alumni have studied at institutions such as Cornell University, the UNSW, Maastricht University, the University of British Columbia and La Sorbonne.
LCS 2018-2021 IB Alumni – Tertiary Studies
Academic Results
Congratulations to the class of 2022 who all passed and obtained their International Baccalaureate Diplomas and are now ready to take on the outside world!
We are incredibly proud of this class who throughout their schooling have participated in a number of projects to protect the environment, to raise money for those who need it and to raise awareness about important issues. What a fantastic group of young people. We wish you all the best of luck for what lays ahead.
– 100% Pass Rate
– Class Average Score 36.2
– 2 students scored above 40
The first IB results have arrive and 100% of students have obtained their diplomas, congratulations! For the first time in LCS history, two of our students have achieved scores over 40. This will convert to ATARs of over 99! Over 70% of the class have achieved an ATAR of over 90 and the average score for the whole graduating class is 36. This is the result of a lot of hard work put in throughout the past two years by the students. We would also like to thank the teachers who have gone above and beyond with this group. What an achievement!