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Quarter Two, 2007
Diploma Programme
Diploma Review Committee
Applications are invited to the regional office from experienced Diploma Programme Coordinators wishing to be considered for appointment as the regional school representative to the Diploma Review Committee (DRC).
The terms of reference for the DRC state the following about the mode of appointment of schools representatives:
"Schools representatives serving on the Diploma Review Committee are experienced Diploma Programme coordinators. They are invited by the head of programme following consultation with the regional offices and the chair. It is proposed that the regional offices request applications from interested coordinators recommended by their heads of schools through their regular regional newsletters and the regional pages of the IBO's public website."
The DRC meets twice a year, one meeting taking place at the time of the chief examiners' meeting (usually in October) and the other approximately six months later.
Applications should be sent to the regional office (attention Diploma Programme Manager) in a letter of recommendation from the head of school.
Supporting May examination students when Diploma results are issued
The regional office receives a large number of calls each year from anxious students and concerned parents after the May examination results have been issued. Their questions include: the meaning of the ‘P’ code on their results, what to do regarding University offers, how to register for retake examinations and when is the deadline for retakes. While the regional office can answer some of these questions, it should not be necessary. We certainly cannot register any students for retakes or apply for enquiries upon results – these are all the responsibilities of schools.
In most cases this situation arises because a few schools have not provided adequate and reliable contact opportunities for their students after the issue of results. All students and parents who contact the regional office after the issue of the May 2007 examination results will be advised to contact their schools. It is vital, therefore, that all students in all schools have a reliable school contact for the period after the issue of results. It is also vital that all students are made aware of the regulations and deadlines that apply to the retake of examinations.
If by any chance the DP coordinator leaves the school at the end of the academic year then the Principal or Head of school, or their designate, is required to take on this responsibility. Whatever the arrangements, students and parents must be advised before they leave school.
Various Contacts
Co-ordinators who have difficulty accessing IBNET/IBIS or have lost their password, please contact Cardiff at andrew.skillern@ibo.org.
Co-ordinators or teachers who have difficulty with OCC accounts, please contact Cardiff at occ@ibo.org.
Please be reminded that School co-ordinators are responsible and must update names/email addresses of principals, co-ordinators, teachers in IBIS/IBNET and advise IBO Asia Pacific accordingly.
Five Year Review for Year 2008
The notification will be sent out to the individual schools.
May Session
1. 0220 American Embassy School
2. 1078 American School of Bombay
3. 0214 Brent Int'l School - Baguio
4. 0155 Canadian Academy
5. 1347 Canadian International School
6. 0637 Chinese International School
7. 1425 Dhirubhai Ambani International School
8. 1462 Eurocampus (Euro.Int Sch), Philippines
9. 1047 International School, HCMC
10. 0046 International School Manila
11. 0104 Jakarta International School
12. 0067 Kodaikanal International School
13. 1424 Pathways World School
14. 1044 Ruamrudee Int'l School
15. 1458 Shanghai Pinghe School, China
16. 0134 St. Mary's International School
17. 1459 Suzhou Singapore Int School, China
18. 0186 Taipei American School
19. 1426 The British School of Colombo
20. 1463 The British School of Manila
21. 1041 United Nations Int'l School of Hanoi
22. 0040 United World College of S.E.Asia
November Session
1. 1070 Chinmaya Int'l School Residential School
2. 1049 Methodist Ladies' College
3. 0092 Narrabundah College
4. 0196 St. Leonard's College
5. 1460 Walford Anglican School for Girls, Australia
6. 1127 Nanjing International School
Nigel Forbes-Harper, DP Regional Manager
Deirdre Chang-Hufton, Personal Assistant
Email: ibapdp@ibo.org
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