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樓主: ANChan59	go DBS IB Admission Talk [複製鏈接]

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本帖最後由 ANChan59 於 12-4-10 20:25 編輯

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Mr. ANChan, from other threads, most IS schools need a few years to adjust from IGCSE to IB, what do you think about DBS or SPCC?

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Most ESF and some IS had IGCSE and GCEAL before adopting IB, so IGCSE and then IB quite a natural and reasonable approach. For DBS and SPCC adopt Pre-IB to have a smooth transition from local to IB curriculum. Since, we can't see the first batch IB graduates from the said schools, I can't say which one is better.

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For your last para, I would like to know why you said the DBS's Pre-IB and IB more focus on skills instead of knowledge building?

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ANChan59 發表於 12-4-10 21:54
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For your last para, I would like to know why you said the DBS's Pre-IB and IB ...

Actually it depends on the subject. For physics, extensive lab reports every week (6-8 hours to complete one on average) with very strict marking based on the different types of labs required by the IBO for physics IA. Of course they cover some concepts in the physics topics but main purpose is to train the students vigorously on how to do a proper, presentable lab. As for English and Chinese teachers try to cover as many aspects of the IB courses as possible - for example IOC, IOP, FOA, Papers 1 and 2, different texts study as a sampler...

Chemistry again just covering stuff taught in G9 - since most students come from 9D/9S they have no problem in knowledge therefore again numerous labs and lab reports following IB marking style in order to train students. Math not teaching the IB syllabus yet but instead make students familiarized with a different approach to mathematics compared to the local school (very rarely there are 'nice-looking' solutions in complex maths such as 1 etc but just 'ugly' answers, similar to UK/IB style) and also training for IA - short time to complete a massive project just like IB Maths SL and HL.

There are still some exceptions though, for example Econ and Psyc teaching parts of IB syllabus already in order to split the course from two-years into three-years so teaching is less quick paced and more thorough - but there is again also extensive training for the IA and exam response style for Econ and Psyc papers.

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Thanks for your detail replies of my question. After your clarification, we are on the same page.
You have an assumption that all boys are competent to self-learning and acquire the knowledge by themselves. Build up from their knowledge base and enhance their learning, research and examination skills to achieve flying color examination results. Not undermine the importance of knowledge acquisition.

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For clarification, in DBS Pre-IB used developing, meet requirement or exemplary for individual subject in the transcript with marks, no grading at all. in your description 7s, it sounds not my case anyway.

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Thanks webeheld and Anchan59 for your detail comments, could I ask if the schools IB co -ordinaries will discuss the strategy of university plan or in the aspect of how to choose IB subjects?
Could we compare the IBDP programs btw these two excellent schools with ESF schools ( cos they have few years experience in IB)

Thanks in advance！

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ANChan59 發表於 12-4-11 12:20
For clarification, in DBS Pre-IB used developing, meet requirement or exemplary for individual subje ...

I believe this is not the case this year. Pre-IB Report is based on four grades: E P D B (Exemplary, Proficient, Developing, Beginner). Teachers have insisted that these four grades are a rough representation of 7654 in the IB, particularly for the E and P grades where boundaries have been set loosely based on the IBO newest grade boundaries. It can vary greatly, for example 2011-2012 mid-year Pre-IB Psychology only required 66% for an 'E', yet only less than five in the grade achieved such result; but 2011-2012 mid-year Pre-IB Chemistry which required 85%+ (actual figure unsure) for an 'E', more than half of the grade achieved such result. Some subjects combine both IA and examination result to give the grade of E/P/D/B, for example physics, while some subject teachers gave out these grades based on his/her individual prediction of student's future performance in IBDP.

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ANChan59 Thanks, some score boundaries are overkilled. 發表於 12-4-13 17:14

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Yb712 發表於 12-4-11 15:29
Thanks webeheld and Anchan59 for your detail comments, could I ask if the schools IB co -ordinaries ...

I cannot give too detailed information on comparison with ESF schools, but as for university preparation in DBS:
In the student's Pre-IB year there is a subject named 'IB Skills' taught by the University Counsellor of the IB Department in DBS. There are two lessons per week and there is proper assessment. Components include training of university application as follows:

Citations
Academic Writing
Introduction to Universities and Courses
Mock SAT
Mock US Personal Statement
Mock UK Personal Statement
Mock UCAS
CV Preparation
Reference Letter

There is extensive training for the students in the aforementioned aspects so they are well-prepared for their subject choices (finalized by March in the pre-IB year) and am sure of which way to go after understanding the university requirements.

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Yb712 Thanks for your detailed explaination！發表於 12-4-13 23:37

Very useful course....... 發表於 12-4-12 08:08

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本帖最後由 ANChan59 於 12-4-14 12:30 編輯

Yesterday, IBDP year 1 students went to HKU's central library to learn how to search info in the library, for their Extended Essay preparation. They have arrangement with HKU, to access the HKU library, it's great training.

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回覆：DBS IB Admission Talk

我想小兒將來能於高中修讀IB,不知中三時要有怎樣的成績才行？

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引用：我想小兒將來能於高中修讀IB,不知中三時要

原帖由 Honey917 於 12-04-15 發表
我想小兒將來能於高中修讀IB,不知中三時要有怎樣的成績才行？

補充：是於DBS修讀IB。

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Honey917 發表於 12-4-15 20:42
我想小兒將來能於高中修讀IB,不知中三時要有怎樣的成績才行？

Refer to this link http://www.edu-kingdom.com/forum.php?mod=viewthread&tid=2214323 (English)
or http://www.edu-kingdom.com/home.php?mod=space&uid=107125&do=blog&id=525 (Chinese)

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Thanks a lot!

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The updated offers on 16th April, 2012

http://www.dbs.edu.hk/datafiles/ ... %20April%202012.pdf

More Ivy League and top US university offers.

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原帖由 ANChan59 於 12-04-16 發表
The updated offers on 16th April, 2012

http://www.dbs.edu.hk/datafiles/attachment/779/University%20 ...

Mr. Chan, do you know the PG of the student who got the offer from LSE to do law?

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kym 發表於 12-4-19 21:55
Mr. Chan, do you know the PG of the student who got the offer from LSE to do law?

Not 100% sure but most likely 38 with 766 for HLs.

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I didn't confirm with my son, but my gut feeling is 38 actual score....

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I think 38 with 766 for HLs is the standard offer, but I think one should at least get PG 40+ to be able to get a conditional offer.

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I don't think PG 40+ is realistic. The offer included bonus point so PG without bonus point 38 is reasonable, as the final grades around 40+ included bonus make more sense to me.

May be other parents can share their experience.

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Just my guessing, that why I want to know what he really get for PG.

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