hello...i desperately need you to find out if i can take IB courses
online without going to school...incase you dont know an IB is an
international baccalaureate..which is a 2 year courses that enables
students to be accepted to various universities around the world...i
am moving to england in a year and i have been away 6 years already
and have missed all my GCSE's Olevels and Alevels (which is basically
all the exams in highschool before being accepted to university) and i
need to take IB courses...can u please help me find ONLINE
courses...thanks soo much Hannah :):)

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Request for Question Clarification by nenna-ga on 07 Sep 2005 14:02 PDT

What country do you want to take the Online IB Courses in? What
country do you want to apply the IB towards a school in? Please let me
know any details.

Nenna-GA

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Clarification of Question by piggy4me-ga on 07 Sep 2005 16:16 PDT

Well, the online courses i would be taking in Bahamas where i live
now. But if i went to a school where there is IB courses it would have
to be in England because i am moving there next summer. I lived in
England for 11 years then left for 6 and i am now taking this IB so i
can go to England and go to university without having to go back to
highschool to do all my exams (GCSE's etc). If this helps i want to be
a Vet, so my IB choices would be along the lines of Biology,
Chemistry, Physics (maybe), Psychology, and Maths.

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Clarification of Question by piggy4me-ga on 07 Sep 2005 16:44 PDT

ok...i have some more information that might help..if you find a
school in England that does the IB courses than that would be fabulous
as well as online courses..the areas that i am most interested in is
Reading, Berkshire, and Buckinghamshire. London is a bit of a no no
because it is too far away and the traffic is unbearable...but if you
find anything in London please let me know..Hannah

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Request for Question Clarification by nenna-ga on 08 Sep 2005 12:29 PDT

Hi again,

I have found a number of schools that offer a IB diploma program in
London, but none in the 3 ares you mentioned. I am still looking for
an online program as well. Do you want me to list the London ones then
if I can find an online source for you as well. I'm not telling you'll
I'll have an answer yet, just trying to define some parameters.

Nenna-GA

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Request for Question Clarification by nenna-ga on 08 Sep 2005 12:36 PDT

Hello again,

From what I can tell, since most IB courses are offered as part of a
high school curriculum (the same as AP courses, they replace your
normal courses), they?re not offered online. Most high school students
can?t take an online course, so IB placement/diploma courses is not
offered online either. I think your best bet would be to take the
courses once you move to the UK in a school setting. Would you like a
list of IB schools in the UK for an answer?

Nenna-GA

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Clarification of Question by piggy4me-ga on 08 Sep 2005 14:53 PDT

hello...yes i would like a list of IB schools in England...would it be
possible for your to also find out if there is any qualifications i
need to be able to enter?..thanks Hannah

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Request for Question Clarification by nenna-ga on 11 Sep 2005 17:03 PDT

Hannah,

Not a problem at all. I'll work on this tomorrow and see what I can do for you.

Nenna-GA

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Request for Question Clarification by nenna-ga on 12 Sep 2005 14:41 PDT

Hannah, can I ask your age? In compiling my list, I realized most of
these schools are ages up to between 18 and 20 and you say you've been
out for 6 years, so I'm assuming you're older than that. If you can
give me your age, I can narrow it down to schools that meet your age
as well.

Also, please go here (http://www.ibsca.org.uk/ibsca-index.htm) and
look at the map. Tell me the area you want to go to school in and I'll
pull schools only in that area(s)


Nenna-GA

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Clarification of Question by piggy4me-ga on 12 Sep 2005 18:18 PDT

i am 17 years old..but when i move to England i will be 18....and i
will be living in the south of england...Hannah

Hello Hannah,

Here is a list of IB schools in England that may meet your needs. They
are all in the South of England, Co-Ed, or female only and within your
age group. I listed both Private and State schools for you to choose
from. Please realize with your age and being gone for so long, the
admissions process may be a little different from you. I recommend you
calling/ e-mailing the schools, explaining your situation, and
checking it out before apply.

Please pay close attention to Hastings College, The Henley College,
and St. Claire?s as I feel that these schools may best meet your
needs. Fees varies, it looks like the state schools are MUCH cheaper
if that?s a factor for you.

ACS International Schools 

?To earn an IB Diploma, students are required to study six subjects
(three at Higher Level, and three at Standard Level): a literature
course in the student?s native language; one additional language;
maths; experimental sciences; social sciences; and arts or another
subject from the sciences, languages or humanities. In addition,
students must complete 150 hours of Creativity, Action, and Service
(CAS), write an extended essay (similar to a university research
paper), and take a Theory of Knowledge course.?

?ACS consistently has a 95% or higher pass rate for full Diploma
candidates (the international average is closer to 80%), and averages
34 points per student (the international average is only 32), while
the maximum is 45 points.?

http://www.acs-england.co.uk/programmes/ib_diploma.htm (ACS Standards)

There are three ACS Schools to choose from

Heywood
Portsmouth Road
Cobham, Surrey
KT11 1BL England
Telephone: +44 (0) 1932 867251
Fax: +44 (0) 1932 869791
Email: sbaker@acs-england.co.uk
This is a Co-Ed School, ages 3 to 19, private school, day, and
residential boarding.


Woodlee
London Road (A30) 
Egham, Surrey, TW20 0HS England
Telephone: +44 (0) 1784 430800
Fax: +44 (0) 1784 430153
Email: tstobie@acs-england.co.uk
This is a Co-Ed School, ages 3 to 18, private school, and day boarding only.


ACS Hillingdon International School 
108 Vine Lane
Hillingdon, Middlesex UB10 0BE
Telephone: +44 (0) 1895 259771 
Fax: +44 (0) 1895 818411 
Email: bhalliday@acs-england.co.uk
This is a Co-Ed School, ages 4 to 19, private school, and day boarding only.


In addition, from the IBSCA, which is the International Baccalaureate
Schools and Colleges Association, I have a listing of schools as well
for you in South England.
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Alton College - Old Odiham Road - Alton, Hampshire - GU34 2LX
admissions@altoncollege.ac.uk
Tel: 01420 592200
Fax: 01420 592253

Entry Requirements: 5 A* - C grade GCSEs in English Language, English
Literature, Mathematics, Science and a Modern Foreign Language.

http://www.altoncollege.ac.uk/ (School Website)

The School offers two scholarships for the IB Program.
http://www.altoncollege.ac.uk/sixthform/apply/scholarships/acf.php
(Information on the Scholarship) 

Ages 16 to 19.

http://www.ibo.org/ibo/index.cfm?page=/ibo/programmes/prg_dip&language=EN
(More on the IB Program)


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Ardingly College

Patricia Gurman
Haywards Heath
West Sussex
RH17 6SQ
UK 
Telephone- 01444 893015 
Fax - 01444 893001 
Email - patricia.gurman@ardingly.com 
School/college Website - http://www.ardingly.com
http://www.ardingly.com/am/uploads/ib_coursebook_2005.pdf (Courses)

This is a Co-Ed school, ages 13 to 19. It?s a private school with
residential and day boarding facilities.

?Average IB score in 2004 was 34.5; all 26 students gained the
Diploma, 3 scored 42 points or more.?

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Barton Court Grammar School 

Longport 
Canterbury 
Kent 
CT1 1PH 
Tel: 01227 464600 
Fax: 01227 781399 
Email: office@bartoncourt.org
http://www.bartoncourt.org/news.php (School Website)
Ages to 18

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Brockenhurst College 

Lyndhurst Road
Brockenhurst
Hampshire
SO42 7ZE 
Tel. 01590 625555 
Fax. 01590 625526 
enquiries@brock.ac.uk 
http://www.brock.ac.uk/apply/index.html (How to Apply)
Age requirements are 16 to 18 years old for IB courses. 

?Brockenhurst College is one of the top 10 colleges in the UK.
Government Inspectors recognise the College to be "outstanding"
http://www.brock.ac.uk/intstudents/ (Link for International Students)
Click on Courses

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Dartford Grammar School

Dr Peter Fidczuk (IB Co-ordinator) 
West Hill
Dartford
Kent DA1 2HW 
Telephone- 00441322 223039 
Fax - 00441322 291426 
Email - ibcoordinator@dartfordgrammar.kent.sch.uk 
School/college Website - http://www.dartfordgrammar.kent.sch.uk
http://www.ibsca.org.uk/ibscamember-dartford.htm (More Information)

This is a Co-Ed school, ages 11 to 18, and it is a state school.

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Exeter College

Dr Andy Truscott, IB Coordinator 
Hele Road
Exeter
Devon
EX4 4JS 
Telephone- 01392 205341 
Email - andytruscott@exe-coll.ac.uk 
School/college Website - http://www.exe-coll.ac.uk
http://www.ibsca.org.uk/ibscamember-exeter.htm (More information)

This is a Co-Ed School, also a state school. The boarding facilities
are day only. Ages 16 to 19.

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Godolphin and Latymer School

Carolyn Trimming 
Iffley Road
Hammersmith
London W6 0PG 
Telephone- 020 8741 1936 
Fax - 020 8746 3352 
Email - ctrimming@godolphinandlatymer.com 
School/college Website - http://www.godolphinandlatymer.com
http://www.ibsca.org.uk/ibscamember-godolphin.htm (More Information)

This is an all girls? school, ages 11 to 18, and a private facility.

http://www.godolphinandlatymer.com/content.asp?content=The+Sixth+Form+Curriculum
(Info on the IB Program)

http://www.godolphinandlatymer.com/content.asp?Content=Frequently%20Asked%20Questions%20about%20the%20new%20Sixth%20For
(Info on the IB Program)

http://www.godolphinandlatymer.com/content.asp?Content=IB%20Drop_In%20Session
(Info on the IB Program)

http://www.godolphinandlatymer.com/please-login.asp?url=%2Fforum%2Easp%3Ftopic%3D4
(IB Forum)


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*************HANNAH ? I think this one would be great for you!**************

Hastings College of Arts and Technology

Michael Coffey 
Sixth Form Centre
Archery Road
St Leonards-on-Sea
East Sussex
TN38 0HX
UNITED KINGDOM 
Telephone- +44 01424 442222 x379 
Fax - +44 01424 713693 
Email - mcoffey@hastings.ac.uk
School Website - http://www.hastings.ac.uk/ 
http://www.hastings.ac.uk/student/prospective_stud.asp (For Prospective Students)

This school is a state school, ages 16 to 20. The boarding is mixed
between residential and day; it?s also a Co-Ed School.

?In 2000 we were given the Queen's Award for our work with students
from other countries. And last year we were deemed a Centre of
Vocational Excellence in Information Technology. Prince Charles
recently examined our students' work and proclaimed it to be
"excellent?.?

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International School of London

Yoel Gordon 
139 Gunnersbury Avenue
London W3 8LG 
Telephone- 020 8992 5823 
Fax - 020 8993 7012 
Email - mail@islondon.com 
School/college Website - http://www.islondon.com
http://www.ibsca.org.uk/ibscamember-islondon.htm (More Information)

This is a Co-Ed school, ages 4 to 18 years. It?s a private school with
day boarding facilities only.

http://www.islondon.com/admission.html (Admissions Page)

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Kings College for the Arts and Technology

Mr N Clay 
Southway 
Guildford 
Surrey GU2 8DU 
Telephone- 01483 458956 
Fax - 01483 458957 
Email - ib@kingscollegeguildford.com 
School/college Website - http://www.kingscollegeguildford.com
http://www.ibsca.org.uk/ibscamember-kingsguildford.htm (More Information)

This is a Co-Ed school, ages 11 to 18. It is a state school with day boarding only.

http://kingscollege.digitalbrain.com/kingscollege/web/IB%20info.db_psc?verb=view
(IB at King?s College)

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King Edward's School Witley

Christine Meharg 
Wormley
Godalming
Surrey
GU8 5SG 
Telephone- 01428 686747 
Fax - 01428 686747 
Email - mehargc@kesw.surrey.sch.uk 
School/college Website - http://www.kesw.surrey.sch.uk

This is a Co-Ed school, ages 11 to 18. It is a private school with
mixed boarding, both day and residential.

***Please be aware of this***
?King Edward's accepts pupils at ages 11, and 13 and for entry
directly into the 6th Form. In some circumstances we will also
consider entry into other year groups.?
http://www.kesw.surrey.sch.uk/index2.htm (Admissions Page)

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Maidstone Grammar School

Dr Keith Derrett 
Barton Road 
Maidstone 
Kent ME15 7BT 
Telephone- 01622 752101 
Fax - 01622 753680 
Email - keith.derrett@mgs-kent.org.uk 
School/college Website - http://www.mgs.kent.sch.uk
http://www.ibsca.org.uk/ibscamember-maidstone.htm (More Information)

This is a Co-Ed school, ages 11 to 19. It is a state school with day boarding only.

http://www.mgs.kent.sch.uk/ib/index.html (School?s IB Page - It was
coming up with an error at the time of this answer)

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Marymount International School

Dr Brian Johnson 
George Road 
Kingston upon Thames 
Surrey 
KT2 7PE
UK 
Telephone- +44 20 8949 0571 
Fax - +44 20 8336 2485 
Email - acdean@marymount.kingston.sch.uk 
School/college Website - http://www.marymount.kingston.sch.uk

This is a female only school, ages 11 to 18. It is a private school
with mixed residential and day boarding.

http://www.marymount.kingston.sch.uk/default.php?category=Admissions&pageName=Admissions+Process
(Admissions Page)

?The 'Times' newspaper of August 27th 2005, listed the top 800 UK
schools according to their 'A' level or IB Diploma results. These were
then converted to UCAS points and Marymount was positioned in the top
10% of all 800 UK schools represented in the table.?
http://www.marymount.kingston.sch.uk/default.php?category=News&pageName=17&detail=true
(Web Page with school ranks for 2005 for IB Schools) ***Please read as
other schools I have listed are listed here***

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Sevenoaks School

The Sixth Form Registrar 
High Street
Sevenoaks
Kent TN13 1HU 
Telephone- +44 (0)1732 455133 
Fax - +44 (0)1732 456143 
Email - regist6@sevenoaksschool.org 
School/college Website - http://www.sevenoaksschool.org
http://www.ibsca.org.uk/ibscamember-sevenoaks.htm (More Information)

This is a Co-Ed school ages 11 to 19. It is a private school with
mixed residential and day boarding.

?The main points of entry for students at Sevenoaks are at age 11
(Year 7 or "First Year"), age 13 (Year 9 or "Third Year") and age 16
(Year 12 or "Sixth Form"). In exceptional circumstances, entry may
take place at other points.?
http://www.sevenoaksschool.org/Document_Full_Page_1.aspx?id=1:28049
(Admissions Page)

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Southbank International School

Mary Langford 
36-38 Kensington Park Road
London W11 3BU 
Telephone- +44 (0)20 7243 3803 
Fax 
- 44 (0)20 7727 3290 
Email - admissions@southbank.org 
School/college Website - http://www.southbank.org
http://www.ibsca.org.uk/ibscamember-southbank.htm (More Information)

This is a Co-Ed school, ages 3 to 19. This is a private school with
day boarding only.

http://www.southbank.org/?section=admissions (Admissions)
http://www.southbank.org/?page=4 (IB information)

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St Clare's, Oxford

Chris Osbourn, Admissions Registrar 
The Admissions Office
139 Banbury Road
Oxford OX2 7AL
England 
Telephone- +44-(0)-1865-552031 
Fax - +44-(0)-1865-513359 
Email - admissions@stclares.ac.uk 
School/college Website - http://www.stclares.ac.uk
http://www.ibsca.org.uk/ibscamember-stclares.htm (More Information)

This is a Co-Ed school ages 15 and up. This is a private school with
mixed residential and day accommodations.

You also may want to look into their Senior Courses.

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St Dunstan's College

Sue Algeo 
Stanstead Road
London SE6 4TY 
Telephone- 020 8516 7293 
Fax - 20 8516 7200 
Email - salgeo@sdmail.org.uk 
School/college Website - www.stdunstans.org.uk
http://www.ibsca.org.uk/ibscamember-stdunstans.htm (More Information)

This is a Co-Ed school, ages 4 to 18. It is a private school with day
boarding only.

?The main points of entry are Reception (age 4+), Year 3 (age 7+),
Year 7 (age 11+), Year 9 (age 13+) and Sixth Form (16+ post GCSE).
Occasional places do become available in other Year groups and it is
always worth contacting us if you are considering a change of school.?

http://www.stdunstans.org.uk/sixthform/ib.asp (IB Information)
http://www.stdunstans.org.uk/admissions/admissions.asp (Admissions Page)

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IB at TASIS The American School in England

Bronwyn Thorburn
Coldharbour Lane
Thorpe
Surrey TW20 8TE 
Telephone- +44 (0) 1932 565252 
Fax - +44 (0) 1932 564644 
Email - ukadmissions@tasis.com 
School/college Website - http://www.tasis.com/England/
http://www.ibsca.org.uk/ibscamember-tasis.htm (More Information)

This is a Co-Ed school, ages 3 to 19. It is a private school with
mixed residential and day boarding.

http://www.tasis.com/England/pages/admissions.cfm (Admissions)
http://www.tasis.com/England/pages/sitepage.cfm?id=154&pname=Home&purl=index.cfm
(IB Program) ***You can download a brochure in PDF format to read, I
recommend this.***

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Truro College

http://www.trurocollege.ac.uk/contact/locations.htm (Locations - there are many)

General Enquiries - enquiry@trurocollege.ac.uk 
Phone - 01872 267000

This website is hard to navigate and comes up with many errors, I?m
sorry I could not fine more info for you on this one. I recommend
contacting them directly for more information.

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The Henley College

The Admissions Office 
Deanfield Avenue
Henley on Thames
Oxfordshire, RG91UH 
Telephone- 01491 579988 
Fax - 01491 410099 
Email - info@henleycol.ac.uk 
School/college Website - http://www.henleycol.ac.uk
http://www.ibsca.org.uk/ibscamember-henley.htm (More Information)

This is a Co-Ed school ages 16 and up. It is a state school with day boarding only.

http://www.henleycol.ac.uk/henleycollege/courses/curric/ib.htm (IB Information)
http://www.henleycol.ac.uk/henleycollege/info/apply.htm (Application Information)

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Woodside Park International School

Alison Cobbin 
49 Woodside Ave
London
N12 8SY 
Telephone- 020 8445 2333 
Fax - 020 8445 0835 
Email - acobbin@wpis.org 
School/college Website - http://www.wpis.org
http://www.ibsca.org.uk/ibscamember-woodside.htm (More Information)

This is a Co-Ed school ages 3 to 18. It is a private school with day boarding only.

http://www.wpis.org/browse.asp?catID=735 (Admissions)
http://www.wpis.org/browse.asp?catID=715 (IB Page)
http://www.wpis.org/browse.asp?catID=791 (Another IB Page)

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Additional Links of Interest

http://www.marymount.kingston.sch.uk/default.php?category=News&pageName=17&detail=true
(Web Page with school ranks for 2005 for IB Schools) ***Please read as
other schools I have listed are listed here***

http://www.ibo.org  (International Baccalaureate Association)

http://www.ibo.org/ibo/index.cfm?page=/ibo/services/ib_worldschool/school_dir&language=EN&methode=search&usecache=no
(Another List of UK Schools)

://www.google.com/search?hl=en&q=international+baccalaureate&spell=1
Google Search for international baccalaureate

://www.google.com/search?hl=en&lr=&q=international+baccalaureate+UK&btnG=Search
Google Search for international baccalaureate UK

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If this answer requires further explanation, please request
clarification before rating it, and I'll be happy to look into this
further.

Nenna-GA
Google Answers Researcher

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Clarification of Answer by nenna-ga on 13 Sep 2005 12:45 PDT

I did also check out the links the commentor left at the bottom of this page

http://www.nclbtechsummits.org/summit2/presentations/5.2.pape.pdf
http://www.govhs.org/website.nsf

You may want to check into this as well. Please do some checking and
make sure it's a legit program before giving them any money, etc.

Nenna-GA

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Clarification of Answer by nenna-ga on 16 Sep 2005 07:20 PDT

Hannah - 

I also got this email today

Only Waingels School has a Berkshire address.  However since English
counties are irregular you could consider the following as bein in
that vicinity ;

ACS Egham in Surrey
Henley College
King Edwards Witley
TASIS in Surrey

These represent an enormous range of schools both in size and governance.
Good hunting!

I thought this might help you!

Nenna-GA

test

Virtual High School is currently developing and testing an
International Baccalaureate pilot program. The pilot program is
currently only available to students that have been invited to
participate in the initiative. You can try. Good luck.

http://www.govhs.org/

I recommend you this pdf:
http://www.nclbtechsummits.org/summit2/presentations/5.2.pape.pdf