IBCP at Leigh Academy Minster
The International Baccalaureate Career-related Programme (IBCP) is a two-year qualification package designed for students aged 16-19. It is a holistic framework which focuses on developing students’ skills by engaging them in career-related education that still has a strong academic focus.
The programme leads to further/higher education, apprenticeships or employment.
As well as the information on the right, you can find out more about the IBCP here.
The CP Curriculum
Students can build their IBCP programme from the following ‘menu’:
IB Diploma Subjects
Career-Related Study
Core (Compulsory)
IB Geography
IB Global Politics
IB Language and Literature
IB History
IB Psychology
IT
Sport
Performing Arts (Dance/Drama)
Medical Science
Business
Health and Social Care
Art and Design
Criminology
Film Studies
Food Science and Nutrition
Reflective Project
Personal and Professional Skills
Language Development
Service Learning
IBCP students study two IB Diploma Programme (DP) courses, vocational courses such as Level 3 BTEC, and a core consisting of four components.
For IBCP students, DP courses provide the academic rigour of the programme but still allows students to develop and utilise the key skills employers are seeking. The career-related study in the form of the vocational courses we offer further supports the programme’s academic strength and provides practical, real-world approaches to learning. The IBCP core helps students to develop skills and competencies required for lifelong learning.
Who is the CP for?
The CP was specifically developed for students who wish to engage in career-related learning while gaining transferable and lifelong skills in applied knowledge, critical thinking, communication, and cross-cultural engagement.
Assessment and Exams
Students take written examinations at the end of their IB Diploma Programme courses which are marked by external IB examiners. Diploma subjects do contain coursework, with the weighting dependent on the subject being studied.
The components of the CP core are assessed by the school.
If you have any questions regarding the assessment procedures for a diploma or BTEC subjects please contact the Head of Department for that subject.