IB Diploma Programme
16 - 18 anni
IB Diploma Programme
16-18 years old
A highly personalised IB Diploma Programme experience in the heart of Milan
Since 2017, Collegio San Carlo has offered the prestigious International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme, an academically rigorous and challenging programme that is recognised in most countries of the world as a university entrance qualification.
The International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme is an internationally recognised programme, taught in English, which prepares students for higher education and is recognised by universities worldwide. Students do three subjects at High Level and three at Standard Level. The Diploma Core consists of an independently researched Extended Essay of 4,000 words, Theory of Knowledge which is an interdisciplinary course focusing on the nature, acquisition and development of knowledge, and the holistic, experiential learning Creativity, Activity and Service (CAS) programme
Academic goals
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Develop critical thinkers
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Create global citizens
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Become life-long learners
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Personal Identity
Two years of preparation for university and for life
The IB at CSC challenges students to reach their academic potential and to become the best person they can be. As well as in their six subjects, students hone their research skills through the Extended Essay and develop their thinking skills in Theory of Knowledge. The IB Learner Profile is fundamental in this as it encourages people to be Inquirers, Knowledgeable, Thinkers, Communicators, Principled, Open-Minded, Caring, Risk-Takers, Balanced and Reflective,
Throughout the course, students acquire vital life-skills such as collaboration, time-management, organisation and planning which are crucial both for success in the Diploma Programme and beyond.
Experiential Learning: Creativity, Activity and Service (CAS)
In CAS, the students enjoy and find significance in a range of different Experiences and reflect on them. They identify goals, develop strategies, and determine actions for personal growth. New possibilities and challenges are embraced and explored and students learn to adapt to new roles. They actively participate in planned, sustained and collaborative CAS projects and understand they are members of local and global communities with responsibilities towards each other and the environment.
Visit the IB official websiteA Catholic School, A Global Vision
Our school boasts a low student/teacher ratio, enabling a highly personalised approach to learning. It is one of the few Catholic schools in Europe which offers the IB Diploma Programme, thus providing a supportive environment which places high importance on character education.
Read more about the church and volunteer workA perfect blend of tradition and innovation
As our school celebrates its rich heritage spanning more than150 years, it is also recognised as a leader in the introduction of innovative programmes which challenge students to optimise their potential in preparation for undergraduate and graduate level studies. IB Diploma students are an important cohort of the Collegio San Carlo student body, which now numbers nearly 2000 students.
Read the characteristics of Collegio San CarloWe are in the pulsating centre of Italian innovation, connected to the rest of Europe
Milan is the second-largest Italian city, and the capital of Italian innovation. It is home to great celebrations of the ‘made in Italy’ lifestyle: fashion, food, music and global promotional events and the Winter Olympics. Additionally, thanks to the development of good transport connections, it is well connected to Switzerland and the rest of Europe.
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