The Sixth Form at Sevenoaks is large, cosmopolitan, and exciting, comprising over 400 students from more than 50 countries around the world.
All of our Sixth Formers pursue the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme, which we have delivered for over 40 years. The IB Diploma represents, in the school’s view, by far the best preparation for university and the world of work.
The IB is not just an exam board, however; it embodies a philosophy of education based on a few basic principles:
- students should be both literate and numerate, scientifically adept as well as linguistically able, and not abandon key subjects at the age of 16;
- education is about more than passing exams; it involves promoting creativity in the arts, well-being through sport, and compassion through service in the community;
- schools have a responsibility for advancing a clear set of values, including international-mindedness, integrity, honesty, and tolerance towards others.
The IB develops inquiring, knowledgeable and caring young people who help to create a better and more peaceful world through education that builds intercultural understanding and respect.
– IB mission statement
Curious, creative, critically aware
Every student in the Sixth Form at Sevenoaks is encouraged to be curious, creative, critically aware, and to develop their talents to the full. At the same time, we try to cultivate in our pupils the habit of reflection, and the school’s international outlook promotes understanding and open-mindedness.
The IB’s values
The IB’s values have remained consistent and are not subject to the whims of changing governments. The Learner profile sets out clearly what an IB graduates should be: Inquirers, Knowledgeable, Thinkers, Communicators, Principled, Open-minded, Caring, Risk-takers, Balanced, Reflective.
