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IB Language A1
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Bulgarian |
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The course facilitates the clear expression
of ideas, aids and clear, precise presentation
of argument and assists in the understanding
of both oral and written discourse. A broad
reading requirement, an intense focus on literary
essay writing and formal written and oral
commentary work augments students’ ability
in the native language and leads to an awareness
of the ways in which literature is written.
The course focuses as much on how the writer
conveys his/her work as it does on what s(he)
communicates, the aim being to show how both
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IB Language A2 |
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English |
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Обучението по IB Language A2 е уникално
за дипломната програма на Международния бакалауреат.
Курсът е предназначен за ученици с висока
степен на владеене на съответния чужд език,
като основният фокус попада върху изучаването
на чуждоезични литературни текстове. Целта
по този начин е непосредственото създаване
на чувство за богатството и изразните възможности
на езика у учениците. Така е възможно достигането
на едно високо ниво на компетентност по съответния
чужд език най-вече в неговата култура на изразяване.
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IB Language B |
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English, German, Spanish |
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The course is designed for students who
had previous experience with a foreign language
for 3 to 5 years. The main focus of the program
is to develop the students’ power of expression
in both written and oral communicational ability
to respond to language demands of transactional
and social contracts; and to provide students
with efficient tools for possible further
studies or job opportunities. During the two
years, students are expected to master a variety
of skills: to understand a wide range of literary
texts in a critical manner, to participate
in discussions and debates, and to defend
opinions. By the end of the course, students
are also encouraged to produce well-structured
written interactions (250 word essay at SL
and 400 words at HL). |
IB Language ab initio |
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German, Spanish |
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Standard level second language courses,
designed for students who have little or no
experience with the language. The main aim
of the course is to prepare students to use
the second language for a variety of purposes
via authentic materials and maximum exposure
to the language. Students will be expected
to engage in conversations relating to everyday
situations, read short written passages on
defined topics and recognise essential notices
such as signs, timetables, and advertisements.
Also, the students will be able to extract
specific information from texts such as simple
brochures, guidebooks, letters, etc; carry
out writing tasks like short messages (post
cards, lists, notes), simple letters, simple
instructions, and short compositions; and
show awareness of the foreign culture. |
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IB History |
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This course covers both 20th Century World
History and the History of Europe. The course
focuses on the thematic approach to 20the
century topics such as: the causes, practices
and effects of wars, the rise and rule of
single party states, and East/West relations
after 1945. All IB History candidates undertake
an in-depth paper (coursework) of 3000 words
during the first year, whether at SL or HL.
Some of the aims of the course are: to provide
an introduction to the nature of history as
a discipline, the nature and variety of historical
sources and the historian’s methods, to develop
an awareness of the existence of different
interpretations of the past through an acquaintance
with some of these, to develop an awareness
of both continuity and change in the past,
and to promote a lifelong interest in the
study of history. |
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IB Economics |
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Икономика |
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This course covers both micro and macro
economic theory. More specifically, the course
is designed to give students insight into
resource allocation, business economics, national
income analysis, international trade, and
economic growth and development. Over the
two years it is expected that students will
develop the ability to (1) objectively evaluate
economic theories, concepts, situation and
data in order to (2) apply the tools of economic
analysis to past and contemporary situations
and data so that findings may be explained
clearly. During the two-year course, students
are expected to write essays on economics
articles of their choice to compile in a portfolio,
which will be their Internal Assessment component. |
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IB Physics |
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An intensive course in general physics.
At SL, greater emphasis is placed on historical
development and social implications. The core
material covered by SL is the same as HL but
in less detail. Core topics include measurement,
mechanics, thermal physics, waves, electricity
and magnetism, atomic and nuclear physics.
Higher level students study two additional
options chosen from: biodemical physics, historical
physics astrophysics, relativity, optics while
Standard level study one option from: Mechanics
extension, atomic and nuclear physics extension,
or energy extension. At both levels the course
is laboratory based. At SL, students are expected
to spend 30 hours of the course on lab work
while they spend 50 hours on lab work at HL.
Furthermore, students have to work on a science
group project undertaken by all IB students. |
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IB Biology |
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At SL, this course includes the study of cellular
biology, chemistry of life, genetics, ecology,
human health, physiology, and 3 topics from
a list of options. At HL, the following topics
are covered in depth either as core topics
or as options: cyptology, zoology, ecology,
evolution, genetics. At HL students spend
240 hours, at SL 180 hours. At both levels
the course is laboratory based. At SL, students
are expected to spend 45 hours of the course
on lab work while they spend 60 hours on lab
work at HL. Furthermore, students have to
work on a science group project undertaken
by all IB students.
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IB Math Methods |
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Standard level |
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A Standard level course that aims at developing
a sound basis of mathematical skills and knowledge
in order to facilitate further study of mathematics
and mathematically related subjects. The program
includes algebra and coordinate geometry,
trigonometry, functions, differentiation,
integration, vectors and matrices, probability
and statistics. Students are also expected
to compile a specified number of investigative
assignments over the two-year period in a
portfolio, which will be their internal assessment
component. |
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IB Mathematics |
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IB математика на високо ниво |
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This course caters for students with very
sound background in the subject who are competent
in a wide variety of analytical and technical
skills. It includes in addition to all the
topics covered in Math Methods, further calculus
and abstract algebra. Students taking this
course also have a portfolio requirement of
investigative assignments complied over the
two years. |
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Additional
IB Diploma Programme Components |
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Theory of Knowledge |
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The course entitled Theory of Knowledge
(TOK) is an important part of the IB Diploma.
It explores the relationship among the various
disciplines and ensures that students engage
in critical reflection and analysis of the
knowledge acquired within and beyond the classroom.
The discussions take place within 130 hours.
Assessment is based on an 2500 word essay
on assigned IB topics, as well as a presentation
on a freely chosen by the students topic.
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CAS |
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Creativity, Action, Service |
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The participation in CAS helps students
become active young citizens. The three main
elements are creativity – activities in the
arts, participation in social projects; action
– participation in individual and collective
sports activities, national and international
projects; service – systematic and active
participation in projects, concerning the
problems of the local community. A total of
150 hours of CAS must be accumulated over
the two-year period of IB studies. |
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Extended Essay |
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The extended essay of some 4000 words
is an integral part of the Diploma Programme.
The Extended Essay is an in-depth study of
a topic, freely chosen by the students, which
provides the first experience with the independent
research paper. Each candidate is assigned
an Advisor. Assessment is according to the
IB subject specific requirements. |
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