INTRODUCTION
The Sixth Form is large, cosmopolitan and exciting, comprising around 500 students from around the world. All Sixth Formers pursue the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme, which the school has delivered for 45 years. The IB Diploma represents, in the school’ s view, the best preparation for university and the world of work.
The IB has rapidly established itself as the gold standard of education. The IB is not just an exam board, however; it embodies a philosophy of education based on a few key principles:
l students should be both literate and numerate, scientifically adept as well as linguistically able, and not abandon core subjects at the age of 16;
l education is about more than passing exams; it involves promoting creativity in the arts, wellbeing through sport, and compassion through service in the community; l schools have a responsibility for advancing a clear set of values, including internationalmindedness, integrity, honesty and tolerance towards others.
Every student in the Sixth Form at Sevenoaks is encouraged to be curious, creative, critically aware, and to develop his or her talents to the full.
At the same time, we try to cultivate in our pupils the habit of reflection, and the school’ s international outlook promotes understanding and open-mindedness.
Our strong pastoral ethos supports expert teaching, and a broad range of co-curricular opportunities complements the academic courses on offer, preparing our students for leadership in an increasingly complex world.
Jesse R Elzinga Headmaster
THE IB AT SEVENOAKS | INTRODUCTION 3