Study programmes
At Impington International College, we offer the following programmes:
At Impington International College, we offer the following programmes:
- International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
- International Baccalaureate Career-related Programme
- Extended BTECs
- The Performance School
- Sports Scholarship Programmes
The Diploma Programme (DP) is our principal academic programme here at Impington International College, a course which aims to develop in students an excellent breadth and depth of knowledge. The DP allows you to tailor your programme to your own strengths and interests and offers great flexibility while ensuring you keep up vital skills such as Languages and Mathematics.
More than just the learning of content, the DP develops academic independence and pushes students to develop the intellectual skills that enable you to stand out in applications for further study and employment.
The curriculum
The DP curriculum is made up of six subject groups, including: Studies in Language and Literature, Language Acquisition, Individuals and Societies, Sciences, Mathematics and the Arts. The challenging and rewarding programme offers you a global perspective by cultivating international mindedness and developing key skills needed to succeed in further studies such as research, inquiry, independent study and critical analysis. The DP prepares you for a successful transition to higher education and the fact that all DP students will study a foreign language, a science and mathematics to the age of 18, places you at a huge advantage.
During your time at Impington International College, you will choose three subjects at higher level and three at standard level.
The core
The DP core, which comprises theory of knowledge, creativity, activity, service (CAS) and the extended essay, is designed to bring together the different elements of the programme, and provides you with an opportunity to develop skills such as independence and inquiry. Through the core, you will reflect on the nature of knowledge, complete independent research and undertake a project that involves community service.
Entry requirements
We require at least seven GCSEs with an average of Grade 6, including English Language and Mathematics. For some subjects you wish to take at higher level you will need at least a Grade 7. Click here for some FAQs.
Please see a full list of the IB courses available at Impington International College. Click the download button to see the subject briefs.
Group 1: First Language (Language A)
Group 2: Language Acquisition (Language B/Ab Initio)
Group 3: Individuals and Societies (Humanities)
Group 4: Sciences
Group 5: Mathematics
Group 6: The Arts (and free choice)
The CP is a framework of international education that incorporates the values of the IB into a unique programme engaging students both in academic and career-related education, leading to higher education, apprenticeships or employment. The CP remains the only education offering that expertly blends academic and career-related teaching.
As part of the CP, you will study one BTEC subject (the career-related study) and undertake a minimum of two other subjects from the DP curriculum alongside the CP core, which consists of four components. For CP students, DP courses provide the theoretical underpinning and academic rigour of the programme and the career-related study further supports the programme’s academic strength and provides practical, real-world approaches to learning.
The core
The CP core helps you develop knowledge, skills and attitudes required for lifelong learning. You will study courses in personal and professional skills and language development, complete the reflective project, and participate in service learning.
Entry requirements
We require at least five subjects at GCSE Grade 5 or higher, including Mathematics and English Language and preferably with a Grade 6 in your area of specialism. Evidence of a strong interest in the vocational BTEC subject will need to be shown at the guidance meeting.
We offer a number of Scholarship Programmes that run alongside our academic curriculum. View them here.
