THE JBCN INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL IB DIPLOMA PROGRAMME – GOING BEYOND THE MANDATE
The International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme is recog nised worldwide as one that aims to develop students who flourish physically, intellectually, emotionally and ethically. At JBCN International School, Parel, this aim is epitomised through robust pedagogies, highly qualified faculty, one of the best infrastructural facilities and, most importantly, a vast range of learning opportunities. Learners at JBCN develop skills and abilities that enable them to be effective and relevant in an increasingly VUCA (volatile, uncertain, complex and ambiguous) world.
Their affiliation with Columbia Business School, one of six Ivy League business schools, provides their learners with the opportunity to do a 13-week course in entrepreneurship management under the guidance of their esteemed senior faculty. This course culminates with students developing and presenting a business idea that is viable, marketable and impactful.
Persuasive communication plays a decisive role in a world where constant negotiation is a crucial component, and where the first impression is perhaps the only impression one leaves behind. Be it a job interview or a social gathering, perception management and presentation skills have become an essential part of life. They recognise this and an in-depth course facilitated by very distinguished visiting faculty enables their learners to become confident, eloquent and impressive communicators. Events throughout the academic year such as debates, theatre, JBCN Radio, Improv, the Innovators’ Convention and more, bring to the fore the skills the learners have acquired.
At JBCN, Parel, they do not undertake community service merely as a means to acquiring CAS points. They believe that their learners must experience life-altering opportunities to bring about real, positive, quantifiable changes in the world. Whether it is building homes in a remote village, empowering rural India with light, environment protection initiatives or working towards the education of those belonging to marginalised communities, their learners are given the freedom to come up with initiatives and plan and implement the same.
An integral part of the programme is providing learners with opportunities to demonstrate leadership in action. Their philosophy is that it is not enough to create leaders for the future, but more importantly, to create leaders today who can bring about positive changes around them, regardless of their age or lack of experience. As part of the data analytics programme, learners appreciate that the significance of data goes far beyond access to copious amounts of information – interpretation and application determine the true value of data. Similarly, design thinking goes beyond the simple comprehension of subject matter in a classroom to the real world implementation of concepts learned. A simple example is learners using data analytics and design thinking to develop the most efficient bus route system for their school, which in turn would reduce their carbon footprint.
The curriculum also provides multiple opportunities to their IBDP learners to not just participate in, but also independently organise a range of activities. Be it sports, theatre and street plays, film festivals, art fests, fundraisers and more, the learners form the core team creating, organising and executing these exciting events.
JBCN, Parel, has an in-house college placements cell which is extremely progressive and dynamic in its outlook. They are committed to enabling college placements as per the inherent passion, skills and interests of each learner under their care. This cell is instrumental in assisting learners with every aspect leading up to the final placement, commencing from career mapping, subject selections, SAT/ACT/IELTS, profile building, personal statements, recommendation letters, applications, interviews and scholarships. Post placement, their college placement cell continues to be in touch and counsel their learners as they navigate through freshman year and adapt to new environs.
While the focus is on the future, certain aspects that have stood the test of time and continue to be valued as skills, also form an intrinsic part of the programme – be it book retreats that aim at developing a lifelong love for deep reading, goal setting and time management as a lifelong habit, or even inculcating attributes as impactful as mindfulness, the JBCN IB Diploma Programme ensures that learning here is truly holistic.
Along with the curriculum, it is imperative that the implementers of this pedagogy are equally conversant with and clear about its instructional and assessment requirements. A core feature distinguishing JBCN’s IBDP faculty is the undiluted emphasis placed on promoting self-directed learning and independent thought. This, coupled with a comprehensive tracking mechanism and 360-degree feedback, ensures they deliver a well-structured programme focussing not only on academic grades, but also developing strong skill sets and resilient core values.
For further details write in to info.parel@jbcnschool.edu.in Website: http://www.jbcnschool.edu.in/parel/
The International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme is recog nised worldwide as one that aims to develop students who flourish physically, intellectually, emotionally and ethically. At JBCN International School, Parel, this aim is epitomised through robust pedagogies, highly qualified faculty, one of the best infrastructural facilities and, most importantly, a vast range of learning opportunities. Learners at JBCN develop skills and abilities that enable them to be effective and relevant in an increasingly VUCA (volatile, uncertain, complex and ambiguous) world.
Their affiliation with Columbia Business School, one of six Ivy League business schools, provides their learners with the opportunity to do a 13-week course in entrepreneurship management under the guidance of their esteemed senior faculty. This course culminates with students developing and presenting a business idea that is viable, marketable and impactful.
Persuasive communication plays a decisive role in a world where constant negotiation is a crucial component, and where the first impression is perhaps the only impression one leaves behind. Be it a job interview or a social gathering, perception management and presentation skills have become an essential part of life. They recognise this and an in-depth course facilitated by very distinguished visiting faculty enables their learners to become confident, eloquent and impressive communicators. Events throughout the academic year such as debates, theatre, JBCN Radio, Improv, the Innovators’ Convention and more, bring to the fore the skills the learners have acquired.
At JBCN, Parel, they do not undertake community service merely as a means to acquiring CAS points. They believe that their learners must experience life-altering opportunities to bring about real, positive, quantifiable changes in the world. Whether it is building homes in a remote village, empowering rural India with light, environment protection initiatives or working towards the education of those belonging to marginalised communities, their learners are given the freedom to come up with initiatives and plan and implement the same.
An integral part of the programme is providing learners with opportunities to demonstrate leadership in action. Their philosophy is that it is not enough to create leaders for the future, but more importantly, to create leaders today who can bring about positive changes around them, regardless of their age or lack of experience. As part of the data analytics programme, learners appreciate that the significance of data goes far beyond access to copious amounts of information – interpretation and application determine the true value of data. Similarly, design thinking goes beyond the simple comprehension of subject matter in a classroom to the real world implementation of concepts learned. A simple example is learners using data analytics and design thinking to develop the most efficient bus route system for their school, which in turn would reduce their carbon footprint.
The curriculum also provides multiple opportunities to their IBDP learners to not just participate in, but also independently organise a range of activities. Be it sports, theatre and street plays, film festivals, art fests, fundraisers and more, the learners form the core team creating, organising and executing these exciting events.
JBCN, Parel, has an in-house college placements cell which is extremely progressive and dynamic in its outlook. They are committed to enabling college placements as per the inherent passion, skills and interests of each learner under their care. This cell is instrumental in assisting learners with every aspect leading up to the final placement, commencing from career mapping, subject selections, SAT/ACT/IELTS, profile building, personal statements, recommendation letters, applications, interviews and scholarships. Post placement, their college placement cell continues to be in touch and counsel their learners as they navigate through freshman year and adapt to new environs.
While the focus is on the future, certain aspects that have stood the test of time and continue to be valued as skills, also form an intrinsic part of the programme – be it book retreats that aim at developing a lifelong love for deep reading, goal setting and time management as a lifelong habit, or even inculcating attributes as impactful as mindfulness, the JBCN IB Diploma Programme ensures that learning here is truly holistic.
Along with the curriculum, it is imperative that the implementers of this pedagogy are equally conversant with and clear about its instructional and assessment requirements. A core feature distinguishing JBCN’s IBDP faculty is the undiluted emphasis placed on promoting self-directed learning and independent thought. This, coupled with a comprehensive tracking mechanism and 360-degree feedback, ensures they deliver a well-structured programme focussing not only on academic grades, but also developing strong skill sets and resilient core values.
For further details write in to info.parel@jbcnschool.edu.in Website: http://www.jbcnschool.edu.in/parel/
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