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Department of International Studies IB Career-Related Programme 2021 –2023 General Information
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Contents
1. The Lyceum Alpinum Zuoz .................................................................................................... 3
Our Mission .......................................................................................................................... 3
2. The International Baccalaureate ........................................................................................... 3
IB Mission Statement ........................................................................................................... 3
3. The IB learner profile ............................................................................................................ 4
IB learners strive to be:......................................................................................................... 4
4. What is the Careers Programme? .......................................................................................... 5
What do students have to study in the CP? ........................................................................... 6
5. Career-related studies – Pearson BTEC ................................................................................. 6
6. The Core ............................................................................................................................... 7
I. Service Learning ................................................................................................................... 7
II. Personal and Professional Skills........................................................................................... 7
III. Language development ........................................................................................................ 7
IV. The Reflective Project ........................................................................................................... 7
7. University destinations after the CP ...................................................................................... 8
8. The IB CP Subject Options Lyceum Alpinum Zuoz (Examination Session May 2023) ............. 9
9. College and Career Counselling ............................................................................................ 9
10. Academic Tutors (AT’s) ......................................................................................................... 9
11. Important Dates for the IB Careers Programme course Examination Session May 2023 ...... 10
Page 3 of 11 1. The Lyceum Alpinum Zuoz Our Mission We provide our students with an education, which promotes intellectual, physical and emotional balance. We work to create a thriving international school community where young people from the Engadine, and from around the world, can build the foundations for a fulfilling and purposeful life. Inspired by the traditions of “The Spirit of Zuoz”, our students forge bonds of friendship which last a lifetime and they develop the knowledge and skills needed to succeed as global citizens in a changing world. 2. The International Baccalaureate IB Mission Statement The International Baccalaureate aims to develop inquiring, knowledgeable and caring young people who help to create a better and more peaceful world through intercultural understanding and respect. To this end, the organization works with schools, governments and international organizations to develop challenging programmes of international education and rigorous assessment. These programmes encourage students across the world to become active, compassionate and lifelong learners who understand that other people, with their differences, can also be right.
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3. The IB learner profile
The aim of all IB programmes is to develop internationally minded people who, recognizing their common
humanity and shared guardianship of the planet, help to create a better and more peaceful world.
IB learners strive to be:
Inquirers They develop their natural curiosity. They acquire the skills necessary to conduct
inquiry and research and show independence in learning.
Knowledgeable They explore concepts, ideas and issues that have local and global significance,
acquiring in-depth knowledge and developing understanding across a broad and
balanced range of disciplines.
Thinkers They take the initiative in applying thinking skills, both critically and creatively, to
recognize and approach complex problems and are able to make reasoned, ethical
decisions.
Communicators They understand and express ideas and information confidently, creatively and in
more than one language using a variety of modes of communication. They work
effectively and willingly in collaboration with others.
Principled They act with integrity and honesty, with a strong sense of fairness, justice and
respect. They take responsibility for their own actions and the consequences that
accompany them.
Open-minded They understand and appreciate their own cultures and personal histories, and are
open to the perspectives, values and traditions of other individuals and
communities. They are accustomed to seeking and evaluating a range of points of
view, and are willing to grow from the experience.
Caring They show empathy, compassion and respect towards the needs and feelings of
others. They have a personal commitment to service, and act to make a positive
difference to the lives of others and to the environment.
Risk-takers They approach unfamiliar situations and
uncertainty with courage and forethought,
and have the independence of spirit to
explore new roles, ideas and strategies.
They are brave and articulate in defending
their beliefs.
Balanced They understand the importance of
intellectual, physical and emotional
balance to achieve personal well-being for
themselves and others.
Reflective They consider their own learning and
experience. They are able to assess and
understand their strengths and limitations
in order to support their learning and
personal development.
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4. What is the Career-Related Programme?
The IB Career-Related Programme (CP) is for students,
age 16–19 years, who wish to focus on career-related
learning in the last two years of study at the Lyceum
Alpinum.
The foundation for this course began in 2006 and
evolved into the current IB CP in 2014. The CP
combines the highly regarded and academically
challenging courses from the IB Diploma Programme
(DP) with practical, real-world approaches to
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learning.
The International Baccalaureate Careers-Related Programme (IBCP) framework is built around three
elements that are interconnected:
• A core programme of study (see details on next page)
• A minimum of two Diploma Programme subjects at HL or SL
• An approved career-related study
All of the elements of the CP help students develop their communication, personal, and academic skills
necessary to succeed in a rapidly changing world. The Careers Programme also prepares students for
university and encourages them to:
• ask challenging questions
• learn ‘how’ to learn
• develop a strong sense of their own identity and culture
• develop the ability to communicate with and understand people from other countries and cultures.
Why the CP?
Parents who want the best possible education for their children choose the IB CP because it:
• combines academic subjects
with professional interests
• encourages critical thinking
and creativity in real-world
situations
• helps students to effectively
work independently and in
collaboration with others
• opens new perspectives and
a sense of international-
mindedness
• develops greater self-
confidence and self-
awareness through study
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What do students have to study in the CP?
Students complete four core components of the CP plus
two Diploma level subject courses.
The CP core consists of:
• Service learning,
• Personal and Professional Skills,
• Language development
• The Reflective Project.
In addition, students select a career-related study
area that draws upon all aspects of the CP
programme. The chosen career-related studies path
prepares students for higher education, an internship,
apprenticeship, or a position in a designated field of
interest.
Academics that enhance the CP
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The academic rigour of the Career-Related Programme (CP) is built upon the high standards set by the IB's
renowned Diploma (DP) Programme courses. This blend of academic and professional study creates a
programme that is suitable both for students with a particular career interest, and for students who do not
yet have a specific career pathway in mind.
Our CP courses are assessed in accordance with rigorous international standards. Students take written
examinations at the end of their courses, which are marked by external IB examiners.
The marks awarded for each course range from 1 (lowest) to 7 (highest). The Lyceum is committed to
testing relevant thinking skills by creating meaningful tasks that allow the student to show their
understanding of the subject - not just their memory skills. We also recognise the importance of
examination results as a passport to university and jobs. The IB CP provides a worldwide standard which
has retained its value and meaning over many years.
5. Career-Related studies – Pearson BTEC
The career-related studies element chosen by the Lyceum-Alpinum is international in outlook and aligned
with student needs focusing on study or direct employment in a vibrant international market. The career-
related studies element must satisfy IB criteria for accreditation, assessment and quality assurance.
The IB collaborates with a number of major providers of career-
related qualifications to support schools who offer the CP. After
much diligence, the Lyceum has chosen to partner with Pearson
Education for our BTEC Diploma Level 3 in Business and
Enterprise qualification. Pearson is a multi-sector organization
working in the Americas, AEM and Asia Pacific and is a popular,
challenging and fun course that focuses principally on business and
enterprise – offering students an international and entrepreneurial
pathway with their studies.
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6. The Core
In addition to the Pearson BTEC Diploma Level 3 course element, students must complete four core
components of the CP plus a minimum of two Diploma level subject courses. The CP core consists of:
I. Service learning,
II. Personal and Professional Skills,
III. Language development
IV. The Reflective Project.
Details of these four core elements follow on the next page.
I. Service Learning
• Service learning is the development and application of knowledge and skills towards meeting an
identified and authentic community need.
• In this research-based approach, students often undertake service initiatives related to topics
studied previously in their academic disciplines, utilizing skills, understandings, and values
developed in these studies.
II. Personal and Professional Skills
• Personal and professional skills is designed for students to develop attitudes, skills and strategies
to be applied to personal and professional situations and contexts now, and in the future.
• In this course, the emphasis is on skills development for the workplace, as these are transferable
and can be applied in a range of situations.
III. Language Development
• Language development ensures that all students have access to and are exposed to a language
programme that will assist and further their understanding of the wider world. The ability to
communicate in more than one language is essential to the IB’s concept of an international
education.
• Language development encourages students to improve their proficiency in a language other than
their best language.
IV. The Reflective Project
• The reflective project is an in-depth body of work produced over an extended period of time and
submitted towards the end of the CP.
• Through a Reflective Project, students identify, analyze, critically discuss, and evaluate an ethical
issue arising from their career-related studies.
• The Reflective Project is intended to promote high-level research, writing and extended
communication skills, intellectual discovery, and creativity.Page 8 of 11
7. University destinations after the CP
CP graduates are academically prepared for success at
competitive universities around the world and are ready to
combine further studies with apprenticeships, internships
or employment.
A recent study (2019) examined higher education
enrolment, destinations and persistence of all CP graduates
from the US between 2013 and 2015. The study found that
four out of five (81%) of CP graduates enrolled in university
after secondary school. Of those graduates, 79% chose four
year institutions over two-year colleges. They also tend to
major in high-earning, career-oriented fields including
engineering, business, and health sciences. Graphic: www.wordclouds.com
Below is a list of universities where recent CP graduates globally have continued their education:
United Kingdom:
Anglia Ruskin University • Birmingham City University • Bournemouth University • Brunel University •
Durham University • Edinburgh Napier University • Kingston University, London • Leeds Metropolitan •
Robert Gordon University • Swansea University • University of Greenwich • University of Hertfordshire •
University of Northampton • University of Plymouth • University of Portsmouth • University of Westminster
United States:
Academy of Art University, San Francisco • Florida Atlantic University • The United States Military Academy
at West Point • University of Maryland • University of Massachusetts,
Boston • University of Massachusetts, Dartmouth • University of Massachusetts, Lowell • University of
Miami, Florida • University of New Hampshire
Australia:
Curtin University, Perth • Deakin University, Melbourne • Edith Cowan University, Perth • Griffith
University, Brisbane and Gold Coast • La Trobe University, Melbourne/Sydney • University of Adelaide •
University of Canberra • University of South Australia, Adelaide • Western Sydney University
Canada:
Carleton University, Ottawa • Prince Edward Island University, Charlottetown • Simon Fraser University,
Vancouver • University of Manitoba, Winnipeg
United Arab Emirates:
Canadian University of Dubai • Emirates Aviation University • Emirates Hospitality Academy, Dubai •
Heriot-Watt University, Dubai Campus • Manipal University Dubai • Murdoch University Dubai • Middlesex
University Dubai
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8. The IB CP Subject Options (Examination Session May 2023)
All CP students study the core curriculum outlined previously PLUS they must choose a minimum of two
additional Diploma level subjects at Higher or Standard Level.
The study of Math’s Applications and Interpretations SL is an advisory minimum, but other Maths options
are available (subject to timetable) at both standard and higher level.
Please note: If there is another subject you would like to study for CP (French, Spanish, Chinese, History,
Art, Music, Theatre, ICT etc.) then please contact us. We would like to be as flexible as we can to offer an
exciting course for you subject to timetabling restrictions.
Our current subject provision is below.
Subject Group
Subject Choice HL/SL
A minimum of two subjects at SL or HL
• English B HL/SL
• German B HL/SL
• French B HL/SL
CP Subject Choice
• German ab initio (beginner) SL only
• Design Technology HL/SL
• Other subject currently offered in our
Diploma provision subject to timetabling
Advisory • Mathematics: applications and
Mathematics interpretation SL only
9. College and Career Counselling
The Lyceum Alpinum has a unique and diverse international student body. Almost all graduates each year
begin degree courses at a college or university somewhere around the world (Switzerland, Germany, Great
Britain, the United States, Canada, Australia, Holland...).
Mrs. Heather Thompson-Cavalli, our College Counsellor, works closely with Heads of Department,
teachers, academic tutors, parents and boarding house staff to help students to make the right choices
for their future. Her contact email: heather.thompson-cavalli@lyceum-alpinum.ch
10. Academic Tutors (AT)
Every IB student at the Lyceum Alpinum Zuoz has an Academic Tutor who is responsible for closely
monitoring his or her academic performance and progress. Tutors meet regularly with their tutees to plan
the weeks ahead and reflect on academic achievements and/or issues and concerns arising. Through
discussion and guidance, students are helped to define their individual targets and given a clear
understanding of the School’s expectations and rules. This applies, in particular, to new students, to
whom their ATs will give the necessary guidance and support during the settling-in phase.Page 10 of 11
Academic Tutors have access to all relevant information on their tutees via the school information
management system (iSAMS). Upon request, they receive additional feedback from Heads of
Departments, individual subject teachers, boarding house staff and our student support team. Academic
Tutors are also informed about important coursework deadlines and other commitments, both academic
and extracurricular.
The Academic Tutor provides an additional link in the web of communication between students, subject
teachers, parents, and school management. Parents are invited to contact their son’s or daughter's AT by
email, should they wish to raise any particular issues or concerns. Details are available via the parental
portal of iSAMS. For more information on the CP programme, please contact:
Ms Erna Romeril – CP Course Coordinator
Email: erna.romeril@lyceum-alpinum.ch
Mr Andrew White – Pearson BTEC lead and Business & Enterprise teacher
Email: andrew.white@lyceum-alpinum.ch
11. Important Dates for the IB Careers-Related Programme course
Examination Session May 2023
August 2021 Course starts
Confirmation of IB subjects studied
October 2021 BTEC and Core overview and briefing
Study skills preparation
January 2022 1st Semester ends
Teachers’ conference and reports
February 2022 Students find a subject area of study for the Reflective Project
A supporting supervisor is identified,
Reflective Project contract (subject choice, supervisor, and deadlines)
April 2022 Reflective Project research question finalised, research underway.
Second tutor report for IB1
June-July 2022 End of year examinations
Promotion conference and reports
IB CP May 2023 registration
November 2022 Confirmation of IBCP/DP exam registrations
Reflective Project final version completed
January 2023 BTEC programme final summary report completed
IB Mock Exams
February/March 2023 Completion of Internal Assignments
Oral Examinations,
Written Assignments
Core activity completed
BTEC course completed
April 2023 IBCP/DP revision week
May 2023 IB Diploma exams
July 2023 Issue of IB CP Diploma resultsPage 11 of 11
IB Career-Related Programme
IBCP May 2023
Student’s Name:
Available subjects Level
IBCP Subject Definite subject choice
(HL or SL)
Career Related BTEC Level 3 National BTEC Level 3 National
Studies Diploma in Business Diploma in Business
Mathematics: applications and
interpretations SL ..................................
Chose another 2 subjects:
3 Diploma Design Technology HL/SL ...................................
Programme Subjects English B HL/SL
German B HL/SL
German ab initio (beginners/SL only) ...................................
Core: PPS Personal Professional Skills Personal Professional Skills
SL Service Learning Service Learning
RP Reflective Project Reflective Project
LD Language Development Language Development
Date: .......................................
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