Assessment or marking of student achievement happens in a variety of methods throughout the two-year course. It includes ongoing evaluation of student work by subject-teachers over two years through projects, tests, etc. Official board exams are externally marked by Cambridge International. Some subjects have an external coursework component which is a project done by the student and externally marked by Cambridge International.
Internal marking happens throughout the two-year course through tests, mock exams, and projects. For each course in the IBDP, students have both internal and external assessments. These external assessments are externally marked papers and Internal Assessment are student created projects (which teacher support) assessed by the IBO. All IB marking is to a subject specific marks scheme uniform for all IBDP candidates around the world. Some courses such as languages will also have an oral evaluation and written essay.
In Grades 6-8 homework consists of reading and project work to develop the skills and insights required for
IGCSE and IBDP. In IGCSE and IBDP the courses are challenging, and students will do additional work at
home to integrate the concepts and content. The challenge is not always in the quantity of homework
assigned; rather it is in the quality of the assignments submitted and the extent to which the student engages
in those assignments, which includes reading. Focused and well planned homework will lead to students
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taking greater responsibility for their own learning, and learn self-management skills, a key skill for further
academic success
IGCSE and IBDP courses develop practical understanding, analysis, and the use of knowledge in day-to-day activities. The formal exams assess students on content knowledge, reasoning, and problem-solving, not on memorised texts. The curriculums are delivered by way of projects, discussions, experiments, and research. Inquiry based learning and a student centric pedagogy is the core of both IGCSE and IBDP.
Our alumni consist of many students who have come from national boards and have performed quite well. If required we do give additional support to students who face difficulties in transitioning from national boards to the IGCSE and IBDP.
Students with an IB diploma have the tools needed to succeed at university and to make the most of their post-secondary education. Broad content knowledge, research, critical thinking and self-management skills are the cornerstones of the two-year programme. IBDP students are better equipped and prepared to face the rigors of a degree programme in university.
Colleges and universities throughout the world view the IBDP as providing outstanding preparation for university work. USA universities give credits to IBDP graduates. Some universities also offer scholarships to IBDP graduates. We encourage you to visit the University and Government page of the IBO website: http://www.ibo.org/ to get a detailed guide to IB recognition of post-secondary institutions around the globe.
Yes. IBDP students can appear for Indian engineering and medical entrance examinations. They are well prepared for the competitive exams due to the rigorous and excellent academic standards enforced in the two-year diploma programme.
While it is the best preparation for a foreign university, IBDP students are amongst the most successful in Indian universities. 60% of Goldcrest International alumni have successfully completed their undergraduate studies in Indian Universities.
Goldcrest International is currently accepting admissions for Grade 6 - Grade 8 (Cambridge Secondary), Grade 9 - Grade 10 (IGCSE), Grade 11 - Grade 12 (IBDP). Please contact us @ info@goldcrestinternational.in or call or WhatsApp us @ 8097608063.
