Benefits of IB Diploma Programme
Future investment
- High school students learn in accordance with the best international educational standards. Teachers effectively inspire students to deepen their knowledge and act as role models.
- Graduates receive an International Baccalaureate diploma, which opens the way to study at the most prestigious universities in Poland and around the world.
- Students learn the specificity of academic teaching, so that starting their studies, they can smoothly enter the next stage of education.
English as a practical tool
- Students improve their English language skills, which facilitates their later studies – both at foreign universities and English-language faculties in the country.
- High school students use English as a useful tool for efficient discussion and effective collaboration.
- Teachers constantly develop their skills through international trainings, constantly improve within the programme framework.
Development of social competences
- Graduates of the programme acquire social and intrapersonal competences that help them to study and work.
- High school students learn how to solve problems independently, develop their creativity and independence.
- High school students learn critical thinking, responsibility for themselves and global perception of surrounding world.
IB MYP (International Baccalaureate Middle Years Program)
IB MYP is the programme:
- for older primary school and younger high school students
- integrating knowledge and skills in all subjects
- educating ‘soft skills’
- preparing for IB Diploma Programme.
IB DP International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
IB DP is the programme:
- for students of the last two years of high school
- fulfilled in English
- preparing for the Diploma exams and further studying abroad and in Poland
- giving the opportunity to enter the most renowned universities in the world.
Paderewski high school, in the school year 2019/2020, offers class profiles: medical, polytechnic-business and social-humanistic.
I am a student of 8th grade of primary school
I choose international programme: MEDICAL PROFILE
Choosing a medical profile will enable you to study medicine at both Polish and foreign universities. The best choice for future students of such faculties as: medicine, physiotherapy, veterinary, pharmacy, dentistry, cosmetology, neuropsychology or biotechnology.
Classes I and II IB MYPClasses III and IV IB DP
- Implementation of high school curriculum.
- 8 hours of English language learning per week.
- Some subjects taught in English.
- Additional lessons: introduction to IB DP, career counseling, drama and art, Latin for volunteers.
Extended programmes:
- English,
- biology,
- chemistry.
In class III and IV you will yet fulfill IB Diploma Programme:
- all subjects (except mother tongue) are taught in English,
- 2 or 3 subjects at SL (4 hours per week)
- 3 or 4 items at HL (6 hours per week)
- 1 subject group: Polish A SL
- 2 subject group: English B HL
- 3 subject group: psychology or geography or history SL
- 4 subject group: biology HL
- 5 subject group: mathematics (applications and interpretations) SL lub HL
- 6 subject group: chemistry HL
- as well as 3 interdisciplinary educational areas:
- Theory of Knowledge (TOK) – covering the study of critical thinking, analysis of cognitive processes and learning methods and research tools appropriate for particular subjects,
- Creativity, Action, Service (CAS) – programme that supports growth and self-improvement, and develops a pro-social attitude, promoting activities for those in need, school or local community,
- Extended Essay (EE) – which is an independent research dissertation on the subject chosen by you.
I choose international programme: POLYTECHNIC-BUSINESS PROFILE
An ideal solution for science enthusiasts who plan to study at all polytechnic faculties, architecture, computer science, mechatronics and specialisations such as business, banking, management, economics, marketing or finance.
Classes I and II IB MYPClasses III and IV IB DP
- Implementation of high school curriculum.
- 8 hours of English language learning per week.
- Some subjects taught in English.
- Additional lessons: introduction to IB DP, career counseling, drama and art.
Extended programmes:
- English,
- mathematics,
- physics or IT or geography.
In class III and IV you will yet fulfill IB Diploma Programme:
- all subjects (except mother tongue) are taught in English,
- 2 or 3 subjects at SL (4 hours per week)
- 3 or 4 items at HL (6 hours per week)
- 1 subject group: Polish A SL
- 2 subject group: English B HL
- 3 subject group: geography or history SL lub HL
- 4 subject group: physics or IT SL lub HL
- 5 subject group: mathematics (applications and interpretations) SL lub HL
- 6 subject group: IT or physics or second foreign language SL lub HL
- as well as 3 interdisciplinary educational areas:
- Theory of Knowledge (TOK) – covering the study of critical thinking, analysis of cognitive processes and learning methods and research tools appropriate for particular subjects,
- Creativity, Action, Service (CAS) – programme that supports growth and self-improvement, and develops a pro-social attitude, promoting activities for those in need, school or local community,
- Extended Essay (EE) – which is an independent research dissertation on the subject chosen by you.
I choose international programme: SOCIAL-HUMANISTIC PROFILE
An ideal solution for lovers of social sciences and humanities, who plan to study such faculties as: psychology, philology, law, sociology, administration, philosophy, all artistic faculties.
Classes I and II IB MYPClasses III and IV IB DP
- Implementation of high school curriculum.
- 8 hours of English language learning per week.
- Some subjects taught in English.
- Additional lessons: introduction to IB DP, career counseling, drama and art.
Extended programmes:
- English,
- Polish or German or Spanish,
- history or geography.
In class III and IV you will yet fulfill IB Diploma Programme:
- all subjects (except mother tongue) are taught in English,
- 2 or 3 subjects at SL (4 hours per week)
- 3 or 4 items at HL (6 hours per week)
- 1 subject group: Polish A SL/HL
- 2 subject group: English B HL
- 3 subject group: geography or history or psychology SL lub HL
- 4 subject group: biology SL
- 5 subject group: mathematics (applications and interpretations) SL
- 6 subject group: psychology or second foreign language SL lub HL
- as well as 3 interdisciplinary educational areas:
- Theory of Knowledge (TOK) – covering the study of critical thinking, analysis of cognitive processes and learning methods and research tools appropriate for particular subjects,
- Creativity, Action, Service (CAS) – programme that supports growth and self-improvement, and develops a pro-social attitude, promoting activities for those in need, school or local community,
- Extended Essay (EE) – which is an independent research dissertation on the subject chosen by you.
