IB Progression Days

On Monday, 27th June BIS Abu Dhabi welcomed the Year 11 students back into school to follow an IB Diploma Progression Programme.

IB Progression Days On Monday, 27th June BIS Abu Dhabi welcomed the Year 11 students back into school to follow an IB Diploma Progression Programme. On Monday, 27th June BIS Abu Dhabi welcomed the Year 11 students back into school to follow an IB Diploma Progression Programme.

This was not so much about presenting curriculum content to them; rather an opportunity to give students a taste of the IB Diploma Programme at BIS Abu Dhabi and an understanding of the skills and learning styles that are fundamental to an IB education.

Students worked collaboratively on activities based around the six subject groups: Language and Literature, Language Acquisition, Individuals and Societies, Science, Mathematics, and the Arts. The day involved scientific investigative work, learning the basics of sign language, data analysis and lively discussions surrounding the portrayal of women in advertising. The focus shifted to the Core on Day 2, with students experiencing their first ever Theory of Knowledge lesson and taking part in a carousel of short sessions to learn about CAS, the Extended Essay and university research, culminating in a Q&A session with current and former IB Diploma students.

To round off events and mark the end of Year 11 and iGCSE’s, all students were treated to a bowling trip and pizza in the IB Academy. Students were engaged throughout, and staff are already looking forward to working with this year group in the Senior School next year.

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