www.aiglon.ch School Profile 2014 - 2015 CEEB code: 796-120 Head Master Richard McDonald [email protected] Deputy Head, Curriculum Nicola Sparrow [email protected] College & Careers Counselling Patience Fanella-Koch Director [email protected] Wylie Mitchell Acting Director (Aug-Dec 2014) [email protected] Lucy Widdows UK Counsellor [email protected] Guiding Principles The aim of the school is the balanced development of mind body and spirit through challenge, respect, responsibility, diversity and service. Aiglon students build close relationships with teaching staff through a tutorial system offering individualized counseling throughout their entire high school experience. Overview Aiglon College was founded in 1949 by the British visionary, John Corlette, and is located 1170 meters above sea level in the Frenchspeaking village of Chesières in the Swiss Alps. We are an independent, non-profit organisation, strongly rooted in our alpine location. All students follow a programme of challenge including mountain expeditions in addition to their academic studies. Students in Grades 11 and 12 follow the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IB). We also administer examinations and certification schemes run by Edexcel, AQA, WJEC, University of Cambridge International Examinations, the Royal Academy of Dance, the Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music, the College Board and the International Award for Young People (the international arm of the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award Scheme). Our student body comprises 342 students (54% boys and 46% girls), of whom 90% are boarders; students may start in the Junior School from the age of nine. Aiglon College has been accredited by the Council of International Schools (CIS) and the New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC) since 2000 and is a founding member of the Round Square association of schools. “With the responsibilities of the future in their hands, our students need to develop the courage to face challenges, the confidence to lead and the humility to serve.” Richard McDonald, Head Master International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IB) The two-year International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme was introduced in 2010 (our 2014 graduates will be the third cohort to complete the full Diploma). The IB is an academically demanding two-year programme, well-suited to the Aiglon study style which encourages independent learning, enquiry and self-sufficiency. As well as academic achievement across six subjects, students must Aiglon College 100% 94% complete an extended essay, a Pass rate Theory of Knowledge (TOK) 34 points & above 42% 51% course and a Creativity, Action and 30 points & above 74% 67% Service programme to gain their 24 points & above 100% 96% IB Diploma. A total of 50 students (out of 63) of the Class of 2014 were entered for the Diploma. The overall pass rate was 100%, and additionally, 22% of all students achieved a Bilingual IB Diploma. IB Programme 2014 2013 Grade Point Averages The unweighted cumulative grade point average is updated at the end of each term, and refers to the L6th Form ONLY (11th grade). Aiglon students are usually graded twice in each of their three school terms. The grade that appears on the transcript at the end Class of 2014 (54 students): Average GPA 5.13 of each term is a composite of the Class of 2015 (62 students): Average GPA 5.42 two mark readings in that term. Quintile Aiglon’s academic distinctions Rank GPAs Breakdown include: Honour Roll (average of 6.00 or above and no effort grade First 1-12 6.71 – 6.21 below B), and Merit (average of 5.5 Second 13-24 6.21 – 5.71 or above with a maximum of two Third 25-38 5.71 – 5.21 effort grades at C, or an average of Fourth 39-50 5.21 – 4.79 4.5 or above with all effort grades at Fifth 51-62 4.67 – 3.54 above B). Academic Programme 4th & 5th Forms/ 9th & 10th Grades: Aiglon College offers the iGCSE (International General Certificate of Secondary Education), British GCSE and O Levels as comprehensive I(GCSE)/O Level Examination Results two-year programmes. All offer a balanced mix of practical experience Aiglon College Aiglon College Summer 2014 Summer 2013 and theoretical knowledge and develop a range of core skills A* 31% 27% including knowledge recall, A/A* 59% 54% teamwork, and problem solving. A*-B 82% 77% A*-C 96% 91% A-G 100% 100% L6th & U6th Forms/11th & 12th Grades: IB students choose six subjects, three at Higher Level (HL) and three at Standard Level (SL). Almost all subjects are available at Higher and Standard level. Language A1 Arabic; English; French; German; Italian; Japanese; Mandarin; Russian; Spanish Language B English B; French B; French ab initio; German B; Spanish B; Spanish ab initio Mathematics Mathematics; Mathematical Studies Individuals & Societies Business and Management; Economics; Geography; History Natural Sciences Biology; Chemistry Physics; Environmental Systems Arts & Electives Music; Theatre Arts; Visual Arts 2014 Results IB Subject Arabic B SL Points 7 6 2 3 Biology HL 2 Biology SL 7 Bus.& Man. HL 2 Bus.& Man. SL 4 2 Chemistry SL 1 Chinese A: Ssst SL 6 5.4 2 1 5.3 7 6 4.19 1 4 2 1 4.83 1 4.5 1 1 2 5 7 3 Economics SL 3 1 1 English A: Lit HL 5 9 5 1 3 7 1 English B HL 1 11 2 English B SL 3 2 Env. And Soc. SL 7 French A: Lit HL 1 1 1 1 4 1 French B SL 6 6 Geography HL 4 2 Geography SL Hist.Europe/Me HL 1 5.4 1 1 History SL 4.9 5.33 5.93 8 4.47 5.5 1 4.67 6.14 1 5.38 1 5.6 2 2 5.06 6.6 French Ab. SL French B HL 2 3 3 English A: Lit SL 3 6.4 1 Chemistry HL Economics HL 5 Avg. 6 4 1 1 5.38 5 Italian A: Lit HL 2 1 3.67 Italian A: Lit SL 1 1 3.5 Italian B SL 1 Math.Studies SL 1 7 4 Mathematics HL Mathematics SL 2 2 Music Creating SL 1 1 5 4 5 2 1 2 2 2 Spanish B HL 2 Spanish B SL 1 3 Theatre HL 1 1 5 1 1 5.2 5 5.5 2 5.5 1 6.33 6.25 Theatre SL 1 4.5 7 1 Spanish Ab. SL 4.56 5.2 2 1 Spanish A: Lit HL Visual Arts SL 4.5 5 1 Russian A: Lit HL 4.64 6 3 1 Portuguese A: SSST SL Visual Arts Opt A HL 2 3 Physics HL Russian B SL 10 1 Music HL Physics SL 5 1 5.67 1 4 8 6 5.05 1 1 4.5 “Year on year we are delighted to see substantial improvements in our academic results. The culture of the school embraces learning both inside and outside the classroom.” Nicola Sparrow, Deputy Head (Curriculum) Students and Faculty Over 50 nationalities are represented at Aiglon. This diverse range of backgrounds nurtures an environment of high tolerance and acceptance of other cultures and languages. Aiglon’s teaching staff comprises 80 teachers, of whom 51 are full-time. Nineteen hold a Master’s degree, Doctorate or equivalent. Our teachers originate from Belarus, France, Germany, Italy, Russia, South Africa, Spain, Switzerland, the United Kingdom, the United States and Zimbabwe. Enrichment Programme Expeditions: All students take part in the expeditions programme, which consists of a variety of outdoor activities such as camp craft, mountain biking, orienteering, rock climbing, ropes courses and trekking. The principal activity in the Winter term is ski-touring. Physical Education: All students participate in the PE programme. A range of activities are offered, including basketball, cross-country running, fitness for health, football, rugby, ski race training, skiing, snowboarding, squash, swimming, tennis, track and field athletics, volleyball, weight training and yoga. Creativity, Action and Service (CAS): Aiglon’s extracurricular programme has always been an integral and traditional part of the school experience and IB curriculum. The school offers over 100 activities, ensuring the balanced development of mind, body and spirit. Music: Ensembles of various types and sizes run through the year. Instrumental lessons are available in cello, flute, guitar, percussion, piano, saxophone, singing, trumpet and violin. It is compulsory for any student taking GCSE or IB Music also to take some form of instrumental music lessons. Round Square Member: Round Square is a worldwide association of schools which share a commitment to personal development and responsibility. In addition to projects in the local community, Aiglon students participate in service projects in India, Nepal, Peru, Rwanda, and Thailand. Students also engage in the annual regional and global conferences and have an opportunity to work on the Round Square committee. www.aiglon.ch Higher Education Destinations 2010-2014 USA and Canada American University Babson College Bard College Bennington College Bentley University Berklee College of Music Boston University Brown University Bryant University, Rhode Island Chapman University Colgate University Concordia University, Canada Dickinson College Duke University Emerson College Eugene Lang- The New School Fordham University George Washington Univ Georgetown University Gettysburg College Harvard University, Massachusetts Hofstra University Lake Forest College, Illinois Loyola Marymount University, California Lynn University Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) Massachusetts Maritime Academy, Mass. McGill University, Canada Menlo College New York Film Academy New York University Northeastern University Parsons School of Art & Design Pratt Institute Renssaeler Polytechnic Institute (RPI), New York Rhode Island School of Design (RISD) Santa Barbara City College Sarah Lawrence College Southern Methodist University Stanford University Tufts University University of British Columbia, Canada University of California, Berkeley University of California, Los Angeles University of California, San Diego University of California, Santa Cruz University of Miami University of Michigan University of Pennsylvania University of Puget Sound University of Rochester, New York University of Toronto, Canada University of Tampa, Flordia University of Southern California University of Vermont Vassar College Wesleyan University Wheaton College Worcester Polytechnic Institute United Kingdom AA School of Architecture Academy of Contemporary Music Brighton University Bristol University West of England Brunel University Central Saint Martins, College of Art & Design City University London Coventry University Durham University Exeter University Goldsmiths, University of London Hult International Business School Imperial College London Istituto Marangoni (London) King’s College London Kingston University London School of Economics (LSE) Loughborough University Middlesex University New College of the Humanities Nottingham University Performance Preparation Academy (PPA) Queen Mary, University of London Regent’s University London Richmond - American Int’l University Royal Holloway, Univ of London SOAS, University of London University College London University of Bath University of Edinburgh University of St. Andrews University of Sussex University of the Arts London University of Westminster York University Europe and Other American University of Paris (France) Bocconi University (Italy) Business School of Lausanne (Switzerland) Carl Benz University (Germany) Ecole Hôtelière de Lausanne (Switzerland) Ecole Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (Switzerland) European University (Switzerland) Glion Institute of Higher Education (Switzerland) Hong Kong Polytechnic University Hotel Institute Montreux IE University (Spain) Instituto Europeo di Design (Italy) Instituto Marangoni (France) Instituto Marangoni (Italy) Le Cordon Bleu School (France) MGIMO (Russia) Moscow State Institute of International Relations (Russia) University of Navarra (Spain) Universidad del Rosario (Colombia) University of Lausanne - HEC (Switzerland) University of Geneva (Switzerland) Waseda University – SILS (Japan) Webster University (Switzerland)