TASIS The American School in Switzerland: International Baccalaureate Application

This form should take approximately 30 minutes to complete. You should use the IB Program Guide to help you complete the form.

If you have any questions while doing so, please contact ib@tasis.ch.

Type of Application*

Diploma Application DP Course (Certificates) Application

Student Information

Enrollment Status*

Current Student Prospective Student

Please note: all propective students must complete the initial TASIS application before applying to the IB program. Please contact admissions@tasis.ch if you have any questions.

First Name*

Last Name*

Date of Birth*

First Nationality*

Second Nationality

First Language*

Second Language

Subjects likely to be studied at university*

Other

Did you attend TASIS for 9th and/or 10th grade?*

Yes No

9th grade courses and grades

10th grade courses and grades

Course Selection - Diploma Program Application

Select one subject from each of the 6 IB Groups below and select the corresponding level (HL or SL). You must chose 3 HL and 3 SL subjects.

Note: Your language level in all languages will be reassessed at the beginning of the two-year program.

Language 1*

Level*

Have you taken an English proficiency test?*

Yes No

English test taken:*

TOEFL iELTS Other

TOEFL Score*

TOEFL Date* (mm/dd/yyyy)

iELTS Scores

Listening*

Reading*

Writing*

Speaking*

Overall*

iELTS Date* (mm/dd/yyyy)

Other information*

Language 2*

Level*

Please give the name of the School-supported Self-taught Language A here*

Individuals & Societies*

Level*

Have you completed two years of history in high school including Modern History?

2 years of history*

Yes, completed No

Modern History*

Yes, completed No

Experimental Sciences*

Level*

Have you completed a high school course in Biology?*

Yes No

Have you completed a high school course in Chemistry?*

Yes No

Have you completed a high school course in Physics?*

Yes No

Mathematics*

Level*

Arts & Electives*

Level*

Have you completed a high school course in Biology?*

Yes No

Have you completed a high school course in Chemistry?*

Yes No

Have you completed a high school course in Physics?*

Yes No

Please give the name of the School-supported Self-taught Language A here*

Course Selection - DP Course (Certificates) Application

Choose which courses you would like to take from the IB program. Select one subject from the list in each of the 6 IB Groups below and select the corresponding level (HL or SL).

Note: Your language level in all languages will be reassessed at the beginning of the two-year program.

Language 1

Level

Have you taken an English proficiency test?

Yes No

English test taken:*

TOEFL iELTS Other

TOEFL Score*

TOEFL Date* (mm/dd/yyyy)

iELTS Scores

Listening*

Reading*

Writing*

Speaking*

Overall*

iELTS Date* (mm/dd/yyyy)

Other information*

Language 2

Level

Please give the name of the School-supported Self-taught Language A here*

Individuals & Societies

Level

Have you completed two years of history in high school including Modern History?

2 years of history*

Yes, completed No

Modern History*

Yes, completed No

Experimental Sciences

Level

Have you completed a high school course in Biology?*

Yes No

Have you completed a high school course in Chemistry?*

Yes No

Have you completed a high school course in Physics?*

Yes No

Mathematics

Level

Arts & Electives

Level

Have you completed a high school course in Biology?*

Yes No

Have you completed a high school course in Chemistry?*

Yes No

Have you completed a high school course in Physics?*

Yes No

Please give the name of the School-supported Self-taught Language A here*

Mandatory Components*

Theory of Knowledge (TOK)
IB Seminar
Creativity, Action, and Service (CAS)
Extended Essay

A languages: The offering of taught A literature courses can change in response to demand, e.g. German and Spanish. Please contact the IB Coordinator for details.

The full IB diploma and individual DP Courses are open to highly-motivated students in good academic standing and with good time management and study skills. Applicants must show a good previous academic performance (minimum US GPA of 2.5 or equivalent) and an above average effort record (minimum effort average of 3.5 on the TASIS scale of 1-5 or equivalent). They must also meet an appropriate math standard for the chosen IB math course. The minimum math requirement for each IB mathematics level is the completion of the precursor TASIS math course or non-TASIS equivalent. Applicants must meet an appropriate English standard for the chosen IB English course. The minimum English requirement for entry to the IB program is the satisfactory completion of the TASIS English Grammar, Composition & Literature 1 course (previously called EAL 4) or a CEFR B2 standard on a recognised English test such as the CEPT (68+), TOEFL (79+), or iELTS (5.5+). For new students, the final choice of IB Diploma subjects will be determined after testing on arrival at TASIS.

Unfortunately, not all course combinations may be possible due scheduling constraints and sufficient enrolment is required for a course to be offered.

Please list any comments you may have, including requests for additional courses.

Please answer the following questions and write between 100 and 200 words for each answer.

Why do you want to be an IB student at TASIS? (If possible, also comment on how this is connected with your career/university plans.)*

What do you think you will have to do to be a successful IB student at TASIS? *

Disclaimer for Students:

I understand that there are minimum English and mathematics levels for entry to the full IB diploma program.
I will check that I have the correct combination of IB subjects to meet the IB requirements for the IB diploma and for my future university entrance requirements.
I must maintain good academic standing (GPA of 2.5, effort average 3.5) and meet all program requirements, including meeting all internal TASIS deadlines and external IB deadlines to remain in the IB program.
I will discuss all changes to my IB courses with the IB Coordinator.
If I subsequently withdraw from the IB diploma for any reason, I may need to take additional courses to meet TASIS graduation requirements.
I understand that the course combination I choose may not be available due to scheduling constraints and enrollment numbers.

Disclaimer for Parents:

I have read the IB Diploma Program: General Regulations and I understand that my signature indicates agreement with these regulations.
I understand that I will be billed for IB registration and examination fees (approximately CHF 1150) in the second year of the program.
I will inform the IB Coordinator of any special educational needs of my child at the time of making this application and understand that the provision of accommodations must be agreed to by the IB and may incur extra costs.

Please contact ib@tasis.ch if you have any questions about this application.

Both the parent and student understand and accept these terms.

International Baccalaureate Application

Mandatory Components*

TASIS The American School In Switzerland