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Baccalauareate Diploma Programme
Zlatarski School is the first school
in Bulgaria to be fully authorised
by the International Baccalaureate Organisation.
Since 11 February 2003 Zlatarski School is
one of more than 1,500 schools authorized
to offer IB programmes in 115 countries.
Zlatarski School started teaching for the
Diploma Programme of the IBO in 2003 and our
students graduate with successful marks and
numerous university offers. Students successfully
graduating from Zlatarski School have the
chance of receiving two diplomas
- the International Diploma of the
IBO as well as the Bulgarian
Diploma for completed secondary education.
The International Baccalaureate Organization’s
Diploma Program is a demanding pre-university
course of study, which is designed for highly
motivated secondary school students
aged 16 to 19. The IB Diploma is a two-year
program which a student undertakes in his/her
final two years of study. The IB Diploma is
recognized for university admissions and/or
advanced standing in many countries around
the world. The teaching is in English.
International Baccalaureate Organization
The International Baccalaureate Organization
is a non-profit educational organization that
was established in 1968 in Switzerland. The
IBO, as it describes itself "aims to
develop inquiring, knowledgeable and caring
young people who help to create a better and
more peaceful world through intercultural
understanding and respect". More info
at www.ibo.org
Choice of Subjects Students
study six subject areas,
at least three of them at high level. The
interdisciplinary course Theory of Knowledge
(TOK), the Creativity, Action, Service (CAS)
programme and the Extended Essay are inseperable
and fundamental parts of the IB diploma. Students
who are not full IB Diploma candidates may
elect to take examinations in any subject
and will receive a single-subject
certificate.
The Diploma Programme’s grading system is
criterion-referenced, which means that each
student’s performance is measured against
well-defined levels of achievement. These
are consistent from one examination session
to the next and are applied equally to all
schools. The programme has earned a reputation
for rigorous assessment, giving IB diploma
holders access to the world’s leading universities.
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