Learning at DYPIS

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP)

An assessed programme for students aged 16 to 19 years.
Is an academically challenging and balanced programme of education.
A rigorous pre-university course of study that leads to examinations.
IB Diploma holders gain admissions to universities worldwide.

Age Criteria, Eligibility & School Timings

Age Group

Grade

Timing (Monday to Friday)

16 years to 19 years

Grade 11 and Grade 12

8:15 am to 3:00 pm

Subjects offered at DYPIS Worli for IBDP

The Diploma Programme (DP) curriculum is made up of six subject groups.
Students choose courses from the following subject groups: studies in language and literature; language acquisition; individuals and societies; sciences; mathematics; and the arts.
Students may opt to study an additional sciences, individuals and societies, or language course, instead of a course in the arts.
Three subjects at ‘Higher Level’ (HL) and three subjects at ‘Standard Level’ (SL)

IBDP at DYPIS Worli

- We offer an education marked by individual attention, small class sizes and a climate of collaboration and excellence.

- We cultivate skills which we believe are the cornerstones of academic excellence, such as creative thinking, research and time management.

The programme offers three special features:

Theory of Knowledge (TOK) – is an interdisciplinary requirement intended to stimulate critical reflection on the knowledge and experience gained inside and outside the classroom. The course challenges students to question the bases of knowledge, to be aware of subjective and ideological biases, to develop the ability to analyze evidence that is expressed in rational argument. It is a key element in encouraging them to appreciate other cultural perspectives. The course is unique to the IB, which recommends at least 100 hours of teaching time spanning the programme’s two years.

Creativity, Activity, Service (CAS) – The IB’s goal is to educate the whole person and foster responsible, compassionate citizens. The CAS programme encourages students to share their energy and special talents with others: students may, for example, participate in theatre or musical productions, sports and community service activities. Students should, through these activities, develop greater awareness of themselves, concern for others, and the ability to work cooperatively with other people.

An Extended Essay of 4,000 words – Each student has the opportunity to investigate a topic of special interest. The essay requirement acquaints Diploma candidates with the kind of independent research and writing skills expected by universities. The IB recommends that a student devote a total of about 40 hours of private study and writing time to the essay, which may be written in one of 60 subjects, including many languages.

Assessment at DYPIS Worli

Students take written examinations at the end of the programme which is marked by external IB examiners.
The marks are graded on a scale of 1 (minimum) to 7 (maximum). A total of 3 bonus points are awarded for theory of knowledge and the extended essay. The highest total that a DP student can be awarded is 45 points.
The award of the diploma requires students to meet defined standards and conditions including a minimum total of 24 points along with satisfactory participation in the CAS requirement.

For more information about the International Baccalaureate visit www.ibo.org

IBDP Faculty

The school hires highly qualified and talented IB Practitioners who are trained by the IB to deliver the Diploma Programme. They are enthusiastic, experienced and dedicated. They are wholly committed to equipping our learners with 21st century skills.

Our Head of school, Ms Kinnari Shah and Academic Director, Ms Asheka Tenzin lead the way with being members of the IB Educators Network. About 35% of our faculty members are also IB examiners and display a thorough understanding of the programme requirements. Our team of teachers are experienced at guiding students for their Extended Essays.

At DYPIS all our teachers believe that they are lifelong learners. To adapt to the ever-changing and evolving needs of our learners, teachers of DYPIS attend IB training on a frequent basis and keep au courant of the technological advances in the field of education.

IBDP Scholarships

The scholarship programme at D Y Patil International School, Worli is to motivate deserving students to continue to perform better and encourage them to get the best possible educational opportunity. It is offered to identify and promote young talents from within the school and from outside the school.

The school offers 2 scholarships.

One will be offered to the in-house student.

One will be offered to external candidates; this can be transferred to the in-house student at the discretion of the Management.

Process for obtaining Scholarship:

Step 1: Students to fill up the Scholarship form and submit the same to the admissions team along with the required documents as per the timeline.

Step 2: Shortlisted students will be asked to appear for a test in Mathematics, English and Reasoning test.

Step 3: Students will appear for a personal interview, which would be conducted by a panel. The panel will comprise of a member of the school as well as an educationist from outside the school.

Step 4: Based on the outcome of the test and interview as well as the academic, extracurricular activities, the scholarship will be awarded. Please refer to Scholarship conditions to know about the amount and other clauses.

Step 5: Scholarship offer will remain valid for 3 days; the winning student will have to accept the letter and also finish admission formalities within the stipulated time period.

For more details you may contact- admissions@dypisworli.in