The West Island School International Diploma (ID Pathway)
The International Diploma is a totally bespoke course offered at West Island School.
Students are able to curate a totally bespoke timetable of subjects using our broad range of BTEC Level 3 course options and further support their students through a choice of IB Diploma subjects or by undertaking a further Extended Project Qualification (EPQ).
The International Diploma is a totally bespoke course offered at West Island School.
Students are able to curate a totally bespoke timetable of subjects using our broad range of BTEC Level 3 course options and further support their students through a choice of IB Diploma subjects or by undertaking a further Extended Project Qualification (EPQ).
Structure of the ID
1. Choose 3 BTEC Subjects
2. Optional choice of IB IB Subjects (At either HL or SL Level)
3. Decide if you would like to undertake the EPQ
What is the EPQ?
The Extended Project is an opportunity for students to choose a topic to explore or develop, honing presentation and research skills along the way. The topic chosen must complement and develop themes related to the student’s Major subject area or it must support progression in terms of future employment or study.
The project can be presented in one of 2 of ways listed below.
The Extended Project is an opportunity for students to choose a topic to explore or develop, honing presentation and research skills along the way. The topic chosen must complement and develop themes related to the student’s Major subject area or it must support progression in terms of future employment or study.
The project can be presented in one of 2 of ways listed below.
- Performance – development of practical skill resulting in a performance, e.g. performing music, drama, sport
- Artefact – for example, making a painting or sculpture, designing a piece of furniture or a garment, creating a website, solving an engineering / construction problem, producing a piece of graphic design.
ID Pathway: What is BTEC?
- BTEC stands for Business Technology Education Council
- BTEC L3 Subsidiary-Diploma is equivalent to 1 UK A Level
- Graded at Distinction*, Distinction, Merit, Pass and Fail
- UCAS points are comparable to UK A Levels
- It is recognised by Universities in UK, Europe and globally.
International Diploma students will follow the following courses:
- Creativity, Action and Service
- PE
- Work Experience
- Extended Project (Equivalent to a UK AS Level - optional)
-The Core of the ID
International Diploma students will be rigorously assessed, internally. Students will have the opportunity to study a range of BTEC L3 Subsidiary Diploma subjects which will gain them an equivalent value of 3 UK A-levels.
All students will undertake a suitable period of work placement during their two years. They can also choose to study up to two IB courses and an optional Extended Project.
The Extended Project Qualification
The Extended Project is an opportunity for students to choose a topic to explore or develop, honing presentation and research skills along the way. The topic chosen must complement and develop themes related to the student’s Major subject area or it must support progression in terms of future employment or study.
The project can be presented in one of 2 of ways listed below.
Whilst the Project is internally assessed, all projects must be verified by staff from the external awarding body.
If you feel that the above subject choices are not appropriate for you on your vocational learning journey then you may wish to view the Post 16 Handbooks of the other ESF Secondary Schools as there is a variety of subjects on offer.
Please speak to Mr Tim Collins, for advice [email protected] .
For further information about BTECs, see the individual subject pages above, or under the careers-programme link.
International Diploma students will be rigorously assessed, internally. Students will have the opportunity to study a range of BTEC L3 Subsidiary Diploma subjects which will gain them an equivalent value of 3 UK A-levels.
All students will undertake a suitable period of work placement during their two years. They can also choose to study up to two IB courses and an optional Extended Project.
The Extended Project Qualification
The Extended Project is an opportunity for students to choose a topic to explore or develop, honing presentation and research skills along the way. The topic chosen must complement and develop themes related to the student’s Major subject area or it must support progression in terms of future employment or study.
The project can be presented in one of 2 of ways listed below.
- Performance – development of practical skill resulting in a performance, e.g. performing music, drama, sport
- Artefact – for example, making a painting or sculpture, designing a piece of furniture or a garment, creating a website, solving an engineering / construction problem, producing a piece of graphic design.
Whilst the Project is internally assessed, all projects must be verified by staff from the external awarding body.
If you feel that the above subject choices are not appropriate for you on your vocational learning journey then you may wish to view the Post 16 Handbooks of the other ESF Secondary Schools as there is a variety of subjects on offer.
Please speak to Mr Tim Collins, for advice [email protected] .
For further information about BTECs, see the individual subject pages above, or under the careers-programme link.
