Escuse my ignorance but what the hell is a 'baccalaureate'?

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Bomper · 21/09/2010 21:14

Just been to Yr8 meeting at my ds's school, and was told that they were aiming for all students to have a 'AQA Baccalaureate'. WTF is that?

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brimfull · 21/09/2010 21:34

called international baccalaureate
they do it in the last 2 yrs similar to A levles
they do a broader range of subjects and also an in depth essay/project
the mark is given in numbers ie. 45 genius/35 fab etc

did you not ask about it at the meeting?

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Bomper · 21/09/2010 21:33

No wonder I have never heard of it!! !!

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BikeRunSki · 21/09/2010 21:25

It's the French equivalent of A levels, but studies a wider range of subject. It is widely recognised internationally with as much respect, if not more, than A Levels. I have come across a few schools here introducing it in 6th form (I am not a teacher, nor do I have school age children, but I go into schools as an "ambassador" for work). AQA is an exam board, so I guess it is them who are doing the UK syllabus.

toomuchmonthatendofthemoney · 21/09/2010 21:18

I think a baccalaureate is the french leaving school certificate, sort of equivalent to Highers or A levels.

but have no idea what is means in a UK context sorry! sure someone more helpful will be along soon ...

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