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A Collaborative Approach: Empowering IB Option at DCSZ
Dulwich College Suzhou proudly stands as the leading IB school in China, with its International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP) graduates achieving an impressive average score of 37.6 out of 45. Demonstrating consistent academic excellence, proud to rank #1 among all IB schools in China! The Class of 2024 marks the second consecutive year the college has celebrated a perfect score of 45/45.
- Mr Stewart Paterson, Assistant Head of Senior School - IBDP/CP Coordinator
To support this high level of achievement, Dulwich College Suzhou implements a comprehensive IB options process that guides students in selecting their courses for IB.
To support this high level of achievement, Dulwich College Suzhou implements a comprehensive IB options process that guides students in selecting their courses for IB.
What is the IB options process？When does it take place?
At Dulwich College Suzhou, the IB options process commences with a soft launch in Term 3 of Year 10, with initial communications sent to students and parents outlining the programmes and courses available in Years 12 and 13.
This process aims to inform and support students and parents by providing essential information and guidance on our IB offerings, ensuring ample time for questions and guided exploration of the available pathways.
The IB options process officially begins in November of Year 11. You can view the timeline used for our Class of 2027 as an example here:
Timeline:
At Dulwich College Suzhou, the IB options process commences with a soft launch in Term 3 of Year 10, with initial communications sent to students and parents outlining the programmes and courses available in Years 12 and 13.
This process aims to inform and support students and parents by providing essential information and guidance on our IB offerings, ensuring ample time for questions and guided exploration of the available pathways.
The IB options process officially begins in November of Year 11. You can view the timeline used for our Class of 2027 as an example here:
Timeline:
- 12 November
lB programme and course selection student session 1 with Mr Paterson
- 19 November
lB programme and course selection student session 2 with Mr Paterson
- 2 December to 3 March
University Counsellors have one-to-one meetings with students
- February
Student perspectives on the lB
- 24 February
lB programme and course selection evening
- 3 March
Deadline for lB programme and course selections
- 4 March to 28 March
Time for one-to-one meetings between students and the Senior School Leadership Team to confirm or further research choices. This timeframe will potentially involve multiple meetings with individual students and the issuance of options letter
- 21 April
Deadline for the return of options letters
Key Advice for IB Programme and Course Selection
Here’s key advice we give Year 11 students starting the IB options process:
IBCP: If you have a strong passion for and a high level of expertise in a particular area, then the IBCP might be a fantastic opportunity for you
IBDP: If you are unsure about what you want to study and do in the future, consider taking the IBDP to keep your options open and continue to explore your passions
Use the support you have around you. This consists of, but is not limited to:
Ask questions, lots of questions! The more information and clarity you have about the pathways available, yourself as a learner, and your aspirations, the better decisions you will make
Here’s key advice we give Year 11 students starting the IB options process:
IBCP: If you have a strong passion for and a high level of expertise in a particular area, then the IBCP might be a fantastic opportunity for you
IBDP: If you are unsure about what you want to study and do in the future, consider taking the IBDP to keep your options open and continue to explore your passions
Use the support you have around you. This consists of, but is not limited to:
- The university and career counsellors
- The IBDP/CP coordinator
- The Senior School leadership team
- Your teachers
- Your Head of Year and tutors
- The current Year 12s and 13s
- The IB options handbook and IB student workbook that you are given at the start of the IB options process
- Your parents. They play a significant role in this decision-making process, so be sure to chat with them
Ask questions, lots of questions! The more information and clarity you have about the pathways available, yourself as a learner, and your aspirations, the better decisions you will make
Selecting the right IB pathway is a pivotal moment in the educational journey, shaping our student's academic experiences and future opportunities as they move into Years 12 and 13.
At Dulwich College Suzhou, we are dedicated to providing parents and students with the guidance, information, and support needed to make well-informed decisions. With a clear understanding of the options available, our students will be well-prepared to choose a pathway that aligns with their interests, strengths, and future aspirations.
At Dulwich College Suzhou, we are dedicated to providing parents and students with the guidance, information, and support needed to make well-informed decisions. With a clear understanding of the options available, our students will be well-prepared to choose a pathway that aligns with their interests, strengths, and future aspirations.
