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Heidelberger Privatschulcentrum Kurfürstenanlage 64-68 69115 Heidelberg

Our IB school at a glance Overview of our international programs

Welcome to Heidelberger Privatschulcentrum!

We hope you are having a pleasant and inspiring day at our school and we would like to give

you a brief overview of our international school programs and our school life in general.

Which academic programs do we offer?

Our International PrepClass For students aged 14-16 (grade 9 and 10) Language of instruction: English Goals:

developing international-mindedness and the attributes of the IB Learner Profile

academic preparation for entering the IB Diploma Programme

entering our IB Diploma Programme after 1 or 2 years depending on age and academic performances

Our IB Diploma Programme For students aged 16-19 (grade 11 and 12) Language of instruction: English Goals:

developing international-mindedness and the attributes of the IB Learner Profile

earning the IB Diploma after 2 years (equivalent to German Abitur)

excellent preparation for studying at top universities in Germany and worldwide

For detailed information about our programs visit our website www.hpc-schulen.de

What makes our international school programs special? Our students

learn in international and small classes and enjoy their daily school lives in our campus

are members of our diverse and growing school family

study English and German in our programs (German native speakers focus on German literature, all others have German as a foreign language) and can express themselves in different languages

receive an excellent academic preparation and are at the same time supported in their individual developments as human beings and global citizens

engage in local and global activities and projects (such as Model United Nations conferences)

get individual career counselling and are supported on their ways to their future education from the very first day

can select from and participate in a broad range of CAS clubs, such as the Creativity Club, the Gardening Club, the Entrepreneurship Club, the Film Club or the Library Club

use their own electronic devices (BYOD principle) for effective learning purposes and further develop media literacy skills during the lessons and in specific media training session

prepare themselves for academic writing, practice proper citing and referencing and are perfectly prepared for university demands


The IB Diploma Programme

Which IB subjects do we offer? In the IB Diploma Programme, each students chooses 6 academic subjects from 6 subject groups. 3 of these subjects are taken as Higher Level and 3 as Standard Level subjects. Our students can choose: Group 1: Studies in Language and Literature

English A: Language and Literature

German A: Language and Literature Group 2: Language Acquisition

English B

German B (and German ab initio) Group 3: Individuals and Societies

Psychology Group 4: Sciences

Biology

Chemistry Group 5: Mathematics

Mathematics: applications and interpretations Group 6: The Arts

Film

or another subject from group 3 or 4 Since IB programs aim to offer the students a holistic approach to education, all Diploma students complete the IB DP core subjects as well. They are:

Creativity, Activity, Service (CAS)

Theory of Knowledge (TOK)

Extended Essay (EE)

Find out more about the IB Diploma Programme, the subjects and the IB DP core at https://ibo.org/programmes/diploma-programme/

Can I study in Germany with an international degree like the IB Diploma? Yes! The IB Diploma is recognized as equivalent to the German Abitur and therefore allows students to study at top universities worldwide and in Germany. In Germany, IB students have to fulfil additional regulations regarding the subject choices and the average grade. These regulations are defined by the German Kultusministerkonferenz and updated on a regular basis. The current version can be found here: https://tinyurl.com/s86js5g

We support you! We designed our IB Diploma Programme in a way that our offered subjects allow all our graduates to study in Germany as well. Furthermore, each students gets an individual consultation by our Head of IB and our IB Diploma Coordinator in the first week of school and ongoing support by our career counsellor.

What is the mission of the International Baccalaureate Organization?


“The International Baccalaureate® aims to develop inquiring, knowledgeable and caring young people who help to create a better and more peaceful world through intercultural understanding and respect.

To this end the organization works with schools, governments and international organizations to develop challenging programmes of international education and rigorous assessment.

These programmes encourage students across the world to become active, compassionate and lifelong learners who understand that other people, with their differences, can also be right.” (“Mission”)

“Mission.” ibo.org, https://www.ibo.org/about-the-ib/mission/.

What is the mission of the Heidelberger Privatschulcentrum?


What are the requirements and fees for the International PrepClass? Requirements for the International PrepClass

• students aged 14-16 • 8 years of prior education (report card) • international-mindedness • letter of motivation • basic English language skills • no prior German language skills required

Fees for the International PrepClass • Total school fee: 10.200€ (12x 850€)

850€ consist of: 160€ tuition fee + 690€ compulsory fee for school services • 500€ registration fee (paid once during application process)

Boarding school option: (if chosen) • Total fee for tuition and Boarding School: 34.200€ (12x 2.850€)

Further costs: • textbooks, calculators and other school materials

(will be announced on a list before the start of the academic year) We offer a limited amount of scholarships. On request, fees can be paid per semester, per quarter or monthly. The fees for the academic year have to be completely covered by June 30th, otherwise, the student will not be accepted for the next academic year.

What are the requirements and fees for the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme? Requirements for the IB Diploma Programme

• students aged 16-19 • 10 years of prior education (report card) • international-mindedness • letter of motivation • very good English language skills • no prior German language skills required

Fees for the IB Diploma Programme • Total tuition fee: 26.400€ (24x 1.100€)

• 500€ registration fee (paid once during application process)

Boarding school option: (if chosen) • Total costs for tuition and Boarding School: 74.400€ (24x 3.100€)

Further costs: • examination costs charged by the IB Organization • textbooks, calculators and other school materials

(will be announced on a list before the start of the academic year) We offer a limited amount of scholarships. If requested, fees can also be paid monthly, per semester, per quarter. The complete course and accommodation fees must be covered by the 15th of April in DP2. If the total fees are not covered by this date, the student will not be accepted to the final IB exams. .


Contact us. We are there for you!

Head of IB: Dr. Elke Heinicke [email protected] Tel.: 06221/7050 -181

Room: G1.A.180

IB DP Coordinator: Constantin Metzger, M.A. [email protected] Tel.: 06221/7050 -183

Room: G1.A.215

How do I apply for the international programs? We want to make the application process as easy and comfortable as possible for you. Therefore, all our applicants apply online via OpenApply. Just go to https://heidelberger.openapply.com and choose the respective application form for the program of your choice. Is there anything else I need to know about the online application process? If you fill out the online application form, please consider the following aspects:

we take data protection very seriously. Your data will only be used for the application process and for school-internal organization. No data will be shared with any other party.

make sure that all the information and data you enter are correct.

enter the data of at least one parent or guardian

make sure that you choose unique email addresses for all registered people (students and parents cannot have the same email addresses).

How do I complete the application process? As soon as you have filled out the online application form, parents/guardians receive an email invitation and create a password for OpenApply. In order to complete the application process, please go to https://heidelberger.openapply.com/parents/sign_in and log in with your email address and the password you created. Once you are logged in, you can complete the necessary items on the checklist and upload all documents needed (such as copy of the student’s passport, letter of motivation, etc.). As soon as all items on the checklist are completed, the student will be enrolled into our school. Note: only parents/guardians can upload documents and complete the checklist.


Support for the online application If you need any support during the online application process, please contact our admission staff. They will guide you through the process and are there for all your questions. Shannon Pippin [email protected] Tel.: 06221/7050 -183

Room: G1.A.215

Annabel Blechschmidt [email protected] Tel.: 06221/7050 -183

Room: G1.A.215

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