Educating tomorrow’s global citizens
IF you are committed to personal excellence and creating a better world within a globally minded community, The International School of Penang (Uplands) could be the perfect school for you.
Uplands is currently offering scholarships for up to six students to join its renowned International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme (16-19-year-olds).
Uplands’ Secondary head, Jo Loiterton, believes that the IBDP is for students who recognise that the world is changing very quickly and want to be ready for it, “The IBO says that it is ‘Education for a better world’ and I believe it gives you the skills and knowledge to be a future influencer. We don’t know what is around the corner in terms of the future for you and the world. We do believe that the IB Diploma is a very good way to prepare for it.”
The curriculum is made up of six subject groups – studies in language and literature, language acquisition, individuals and societies, sciences, mathematics and the arts. In addition to the six subjects, the Diploma Programme (DP) aims to broaden students’ educational experience and challenge them to apply their knowledge and skills through Theory of Knowledge, in which students reflect on the nature of knowledge and on how we know what we claim to know; the extended essay, which is an independent, self-directed piece of research, culminating in a 4,000-word paper and Creativity, Activity, Service, in which students complete experiences and projects related to those three strands.
Application for Uplands’ IBDP scholarship can be made by prospective or current Uplands’ students who can demonstrate the following criteria:
– How they characterise the school’s values and the IB Learner Profile.
– An understanding of the nature of the IB Diploma Programme and how they will be able to meet the different elements of the programme.
– A well-rounded portfolio of excellence across all subjects.
– A particular passion and interest that they wish to pursue at Uplands.
– A commitment to serving their community.
– How an Uplands education can make a difference to their life and their community.
The scholarship may cover up to 100% tuition costs. Students will commence in August at the beginning of the first year of the IB programme.
The deadline for applications is Friday, April 12.
■ For more details and application materials, contact admissions@uplands.org, or DP coordinator, Geneva Robinson at grobinson@uplands.org
Shortlisted candidates will be invited to interviews and assessments from April 29. Scholarship recipients will be notified by May 6, 2019.
Apply today to join Uplands’ outstanding International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme – your gateway to success in a global world.