IB Course Selection, Declaration of Compliance with Regulations and Parent/Guardian Acknowledgement Forms

2017 - 2018

To be returned to the IB Co-ordinator

IB SUBJECT CHOICES FOR SCHOOL YEAR 2017-2018

Student name: ______(please print)

  • Please note that 6 subjects are to be chosen. 3 at Higher Level and 3 at Standard Level.
  • This form MUST be returned together with your completed Application Package.

SUBJECT CHOICES
(dependent on reasonable demand) / HIGHER LEVEL / STANDARD LEVEL
GROUP 1 : Studies in Language and Literature
Language A / English (Literature)
English (Language and Literature)
Norwegian (Literature)
Language A1 Self Taught
GROUP 2 : Language Acquisition
Language B / English
French
Norwegian
Spanish
Ab Initio / French, German or Spanish (please circle preference)*
GROUP 3 : Individuals and Societies
History
Economics
Geography
GROUP 4 : Sciences
Experimental Sciences / Chemistry
Biology
Physics
GROUP 5 : Mathematics
Mathematics HL
Mathematics SL
Mathematical Studies
GROUP 6 : The Arts
Visual Arts
Other Options / Elective from 1-4

* OIS will only offer one of these languages in any given year. The language offered will be that chosen by the greatest number of applicants.

When choosing subjects at OIS, you must also avoid choosing subjects that because of timetable restrictions will be taught simultaneously.

Below is shown schematically which subjects will be taught simultaneously. You may NOT choose subjects where there is a collision. A collision occurs when two subjects are in the same column.

IB subjects taught simultaneously:

Eng. A / Norw. A / Maths HL / Spa. B / Physics / History / Visual Arts / Economics
Eng. B / Norw. B / Maths SL / Fren. B / Biology / Geography / Chemistry
Math Studies / Language abinitio

Have you applied to any other schools?YES□NO□

STUDENT DECLARATION OF COMPLIANCE WITH
SCHOOL’S REGULATIONS FOR IB STUDENTS

I certify that ALL of the following are true:

  1. I have read and fully understand the conditions and consequences presented in this document.
  1. I agree to all the conditions and consequences in this document and am aware that non-compliance can jeopardise my enrolment in the IB programme at OsloInternationalSchool.

Student name:______

Signature:______

Date:______

GUARDIAN ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF RECEIPT OF
GENERAL REGULATIONS: DIPLOMA PROGRAMME

I certify that ALL of the following are true:

1.I have received, read, understood and accepted the General Regulations: Diploma Programme.

and

2.I have noted and understood the rules on copyright relating to candidates’ materials submitted to the IBO for assessment as provided under article 3 of the General Regulations: Diploma Programme.

Guardian name:______

Guardian signature:______

Date:______

IB ADMISSION CHECKLIST

OSLOINTERNATIONALSCHOOL

Please tick the requirements and attach the relevant documentation.

For External Applicants Only:

□Application Package has been completed.

□The Subject Choices have been made and checked that there is no collision.

□The School’s Regulations for IB Students has been read and the Student Declaration has been signed. You may bring this document with you to your interview.

□Copies of all relevant documentation such as school records and letters of reference have been attached.

□Guardian Acknowledge of Receipt of General Regulations: Diploma Programme has been filled out and signed.

□There is a clear understanding of the Upper Secondary Admissions Requirements and Procedures Document.

For Internal Applicants:

□The Subject Choices have been made and checked that there is no collision.

□The School’s Regulations for IB Students has been read and the Student Declaration has been signed.

□There is a clear intention to complete all the requirements of the Pre-IB courses, and an understanding of the Upper Secondary Admissions Requirements and Procedures Document.

□Guardian Acknowledge of Receipt of General Regulations: Diploma Programme has been filled out and signed.

BASIC UPPER SECONDARY

ADMISSIONS REQUIREMENTS

INTERNAL APPLICANTS

1. All interested internal applicants must fill in the Pre-IB/IB Application forms before the admissions deadline.

2. All internal applicantsmust meet the following conditions for admission:

  • a minimum average exam grade of 4 must be achieved in the Year 10 or Pre-IB June examinations.
  • a minimum average Work Ethic (or its equivalent) grade of 4
  • a minimum demonstrated English language proficiency of a strong Level B1 as described in The Common European Framework for Languages (CEF)
  • a demonstrated good record of attendance and conduct

EXTERNAL APPLICANTS

1. All of the normal admissions procedures have been completed.

2. If deemed necessary, the appropriate placement exams have been taken in English and/or Maths and have been completed at a satisfactory level.

3. The students previous academic records have been provided along with letters of recommendation.

4. All external applicantsmust meet the following conditions for admission:

  • a minimum demonstrated English language proficiency of a strong Level B1 as described in The Common European Framework for Languages (CEF)
  • demonstrated academic abilities at a level appropriate to the Upper Secondary Programmes
  • demonstrated satisfactory work habits, conduct and attendance

APPLICANTS WITH SPECIAL EDUCATIONAL NEEDS

Students with documented mild learning difficulties who demonstrate the ability to access and benefit from our regular curriculum and program with limited assistance and/or special assessment conditions can apply for regular admission or admission under special conditions.

Decisions about admission and the student's programme of studies will be madeafter a review of the student's previous academic records, learning needs evaluations, and current achievement levels.

SUBJECT SPECIFIC ENROLMENT REQUIREMENTS

  • English B and Norwegian B can only be chosen by students who do not have the language level required to access the respective English A or Norwegian A curriculum. (access level to be determined by a combination of the students' performance in Year 10 and the teachers' recommendations at the time of the Pre-IB admissions application review, or for new students the performance on the admissions exam)
  • Enrolment in any Language B in the Pre-IB / IB Programmes requires previous study in that language and a minimum demonstrated language proficiency of Levels B1/B2 as described in The Common European Framework for Languages (CEF)
  • Enrolment in Mathematics HL in the IB Programme requires a minimum of grade 6 (although a 7 is recommended) from the Pre-IB Mathematics A examination in June and a recommendation from the mathematics teachers.
  • Enrolment in Mathematics SL in the IB Programme requires a minimum of grade 5 from the Pre-IB Mathematics A examination in June and a recommendation from the mathematics teachers.
  • Enrolment in any Science in the IB Programmes requires previous study in that science at Pre-IB Level or its equivalent.
  • A minimum grade 5 for Mathematics in Pre-IB is a desired prerequisite for enrolling on the HL Economics course.
  • A minimum grade 5 for both Mathematics and Physics in Pre-IB is needed for enrolment in Physics HL in the IB Diploma Programme.

For the full details of the admissions requirements at OIS see the Document entitled "Upper Secondary Admissions Requirements and Procedures"

Please note that the school reserves the right to determine the appropriate programme for all applicants and has the right to refuse admissions to applicants who do not fulfil the prerequisites for success in the Programmes offered at OIS.