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The Connecticut IB Academy is an authorized International Baccalaureate (IB) World School,© an internationally-recognized European educational model that focuses on depth, breadth and developing the learners as independent, internationally-minded thinkers and problem solvers. The IB is a course of study that exceeds traditional academic boundaries and extends far beyond the classroom. International students have the opportunity to attend a public American high school with its rich diversity. Moreover, international students who attend the Connecticut IB Academy stay with American host families, not in dormitories, and thus are fully immersed in American culture and the English language. The Connecticut IB Academy is located in East Hartford, Connecticut, a suburb of Hartford, the state capitol, and halfway between Boston and New York City. Both cities are within two hours driving or train time from Hartford, making the location an ideal place to experience the best the U.S. has to offer. In addition to the proximity of such famous cities as Boston and New York, Hartford itself is known as the home of the great American writers, Mark Twain and Harriett Beecher Stowe, whose homes are open for visitors. New Haven, Connecticut, home of Yale University, is less than an hour from Hartford. Connecticut offers numerous sites important to U.S. history and culture, having been home to important figures in U.S. history, including Nathan Hale, Ethan Allen, Samuel Colt and Noah Webster. The earliest European settlers arrived in 1635. Connecticut is famous for its gorgeous autumnal colors and its many lakes and rivers which offer hiking, kayaking, and canoeing. Hartford is less than an hour from the beautiful beaches along Long Island Sound, and even closer to numerous ski resorts in New England.

Hartford Scenes of various location in Connecticut near the Connecticut IB Academy,

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Academics

CIBA’s Philosophy of Teaching and Learning

The Connecticut IB Academy’s philosophy of teaching and learning aligns with the approaches supported by recent research on best practices in education and advocated by the International Baccalaureate. As an International Baccalaureate World School© authorized to offer the Diploma Programme (DP grades 11 & 12) and as a candidate school for the Middle Years Programme (MYP grades 9 & 10), CIBA believes that students can achieve to a high level by working closely with their classmates and teachers using a rigorous curriculum that allows them to construct meaning and make sense of the world. Students at CIBA are highly motivated to succeed and are encouraged to develop themselves as inquiring, knowledgeable, principled and caring people who want to make a difference in the world through a broad understanding of global issues, intercultural understanding and respect. Teaching and learning at CIBA are centered on the student’s exploration of the world around them through the various disciplines and through interdisciplinary study. Students and teachers work together to construct meaning through deep conceptual understanding in each subject area. The International Baccalaureate approach weaves together depth of content understanding with conceptual study through real world connections, defined as “global contexts.” Students not only develop academic skills, but they work on their social, emotional and metacognitive skills through explicit practice in communication, collaboration, self-management, research, reflection, and thinking. The ultimate goal is to empower CIBA students as caring, ethical young people with a passion for a lifetime of learning independently and in collaboration with others and a well-developed sense of international mindedness.

Grade 9 & 10

Education for International Mindedness Education for international mindedness values the world as the broadest context for learning, develops conceptual understanding across a range of subjects and offers opportunities to inquire, act and reflect. 4

Grade 11 & 12

CIBA COURE SELECTION MATRIX FOR 2015-17 Grade 9 To be( IB Middle Years 4) Group 1 Studies in Language and Literature Group 2

MYP 4 English 9

Grade 10 To be( IB Middle Years 5)

Grade 11

Grade 12

(IB Diploma)

(IB Diploma)

DP English (Literature) I (SL/ HL)

DP English (Literature) II (SL/ HL)

DP Spanish III (SL/HL)

DP Spanish IV (SL/HL)

DP Chinese III (SL/HL)

DP Spanish IV (SL/HL)

DP Chinese/Spanish ab initio

DP Chinese/ Spanish ab initio

MYP 5 Global Issues

DP History of the Americans (SL/HL)

DP 20th Century Topics (SL/ HL)

Psychology

DP Information Technology in a Global Society I

DP Information Technology in a Global Society II

(SL/HL)

(SL/HL) DP Biology II

MYP 5

MYP 4 Spanish I

English 10 MYP 5 Spanish II

MYP 4 Chinese I

MYP 5 Chinese II

Language Acquisition Group 3 Individuals and Societies Design Technology

Group 4

MYP U.S. History

MYP 4 Design Technology

MYP 4 Integrated Sciences I

Sciences

Health and Physical Education

(AP elective) MYP 5 Integrated Sciences II Physics (AP elective)

MYP 4

MYP 5

Physical and Health Education

Physical and Health Education

MYP 4 Algebra I Group 5

MYP 5 Geometry & Algebra II

The Arts IB-MYP & DP Core On-line courses Other

DP Chemistry I (SL/HL) DP Sports, Exercise & Health Science I (SL)

(SL/HL) DP Chemistry II (SL/HL) DP Sports, Exercise & Health Science II (SL)

DP Mathematics I

DP Mathematics II (SL)

(SL)

Mathematics

Group 6

DP Biology I (SL/HL)

MYP 4 Geometry I

MYP 5 Algebra II

DP Math Studies I (SL)

DP Math Studies II (SL)

MYP 4 Art History

MYP 5 Artistic Methods

DP Visual Arts A (SL/HL)

DP Visual Arts B (SL/HL)

Service as Action

Personal Project & Service as Action

DP Theory of Knowledge I

DP Theory of Knowledge II

CAS

CAS

other on-line courses

other on-line courses

IB Online Courses

IB Online Courses

Band/Orchestra

Band/Orchestra

Band/Orchestra

Band/Orchestra

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Yale · Boston University · Princeton · Cornell · Howard · Fordham The Connecticut IB Academy (CIBA) a public, magnet sch School in Connecticut and among the top 40 high schools tute of Technology · George Mason University · PostUniversity Hartfo Washington and Newsweek. It has of been listed as a top izations, such as The Niche and The Daily Beast, for more t of Education Blue Ribbon School·andQuinnipia has been named a n Barnard · Spelman · Notre Dame · Providence College (The background here lists some of the colleges and unive versity · University of California · Rice University · Stanford Univer tan University of Tampa · Villanova University · Northeastern Unive sity of Toronto · Worchester Polytech · Occidental College · Univers Princeton · Cornell · Howard · Fordham · Dartmouth · Clarke · U Mason University · University of Hartford · Connecticut College · H Dame · Providence College · Quinnipiac University · University of N nia · Rice University · Stanford University · University of Saint Jose nova University · Northeastern Univesity · Boston College · McGill Polytech · Occidental College · University of Virginia · University of · Fordham · Dartmouth · Clarke · University of Connecticut · Florid of Hartford · Connecticut College · Hofstra · Penn State · William Quinnipiac University · University of North Carolina · Northeastern University · University of Saint Joseph · St. Johns University · Manha 6

· Dartmouth · Clarke · University of Connecticut · Florida Instiord · Connecticut College · Hofstra · Penn State · Williams · ac University · University of North Carolina · Northeastern Unirsity · University of Saint Joseph · St. Johns University · Manhatesity · Boston College · McGill University · Wake Forest · University of Virginia · University of Tampa · Yale · Boston University · University of Connecticut · Florida Institute of Technology · George Hofstra · Penn State · Williams · Barnard · Spelman · Notre North Carolina · Northeastern University · University of Califoreph · St. Johns University · Manhattan University of Tampa · Villal University · Wake Forest · University of Toronto · Worchester f Tampa · Yale · Boston University · Princeton · Cornell · Howard da Institute of Technology · George Mason University · University ms · Barnard · Spelman · Notre Dame · Providence College · n University · University of California · Rice University · Stanford attan University of Tampa · Villanova University · Northeastern

chool, has recently been named the 2015 #1 Best High s in the United States by U.S. News and World Report, the high school in the United State by these and other organthan ten years. CIBA has been named a U.S. Department national Magnet School of Excellence numerous times. ersities that have recently accepted CIBA graduates.)

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Clubs, Activities and Service

Student Advisory Board—Interact

Model United Nations

Abelon Walk

Night of 1000 Dinners

Carnival & ‘dunk a teacher’ to fight Pancreatic Cancer

National Honor Society Walk for Haiti

Judo River Cleanup 8

Orchestra

Connecticut IB Academy Students (including International Exchange students, subject to CIAC regulations) are eligible to try out an play any sport offered at East Hartford High School.

FALL SPORTS Rowing Cycling Badminton Cross Country Football Soccer (boys & girls) Swimming & Diving (girls) Volleyball

SPRING SPORTS WINTER SPORTS Basketball Indoor Track Swimming (boys) Wrestling

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Rowing Cycling Baseball Golf Softball Tennis Track Volleyball

Sports

Who can attend CIBA?

APPLYING TO THE CONNECTICUT IB ACADEMY (CIBA) 1. Review the information in this brochure and read the testimonials from our former students to ensure that CIBA is the right match for you. Review our website. 2. Complete the admission application through one of our cooperating placement agencies (listed below) or the version on our website. 3. Pay the application fee to the agency . 4. Await admission information and homestay placement information from the agency through which you applied. 5. Pay all tuition (to CIBA) and fees according to the terms of the placement agency. 6. Wait for the I-20 from CIBA. Upon receipt, pay the SEVIS I-901 fee as instructed. 7. Apply for a student F-1 visa (the placement agency may assist you with this). 8. Remain in contact with CIBA and the placement agency throughout the process to ensure a smooth transition to your host family and enrollment in CIBA.

 International students who wish to spend a year at an All-American, top-

ranked public high school We generally accept between ten and fourteen International Exchange Stu

dents each academic year  Students between the ages of 14-18

What are the requirements?  Students must have completed the equivalent of 9th grade in their home

country in good standing.  Students should, in general, have a minimum English score of SLEP 40, ELTiS 225, TOEFL Jr. overall score of 700.  Students from existing International Baccalaureate World Schools will be given preference, but this is not a requirement for attendance.  Students should apply through one of our cooperating placement agencies/ organizations (listed right)

International students attending CIBA MUST enroll in a full course of study for at least one semester, maintain a minimum grade point average, participate fully in the academic, extra-curricular and social life at CIBA and abide by all U.S. Customs and Immigration Service regulations.

What is the cost to attend CIBA?  For 2015-16, Tuition for the 10 month academic year is US$13,054.00 (half

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PARTNER INTERNATIONAL EXCHANGE ORGANIZATIONS

year $7500.00) . For 2016-17, the 10 month tuition will be US$14,500 (half-year $8,000.00) Fees (including computer insurance, uniform, activities, supplies) US$500.00 (more if the student plays varsity or junior varsity sports) Room and Board with local homestay families (through cooperating agencies) approximately $10,000.00 Insurance, fees to placement agency: per agency requirements. Round-trip transportation to and from Hartford Connecticut and your home

 AIEP

Apex International Education Partners http://www.aiepusa.com/

 AnB

Education www.AnBEducation.com

 CCI

Greenheart www.ccigreenheart.org

 CIEE

http://www.ciee.org/highschool/students/

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Service International www.exchange-service.org

Testimonials From Previous Exchange Students at CIBA 我叫周薇，在 CIBA 这一年是我宝贵的经验。我在这了解到两个国家文化的不同，学会从不 同角度看人和学习。 这个学校也有很多活动，学校有中文俱乐部，过年时还有节目表演。 我在这交到很多新朋友,老师也帮我了很 多。 I like this school where I have spent a year. I have had the chance to learn new knowledge and to understand the difference in culture between two countries. I have become more independent and open-minded. Here, life not only studying, but also sports, activities and social events with friends. This school is more like a family. The teachers are nice, helpful and caring. Oi, meu nome 'e Jaqueline Beyer Valota e eu sou uma intercambista brasileira. Eu fiquei nos Estados Unidos por 10 meses e foi o mais louco, excitante e surpreendente da minha vida. Eu aprendi e mudei muito com todas as atividades e experiencias que eu tive. Pode parecer so felicidade e alegria mas para voce ter sucesso no seu ano de intercambio, sem sua familia, sem seus amigos proximos e sem seus costumes, voce realmente precisa ser aberta e capaz de mudar voce mesmo, precisa ser maleavel e experimentar todas as experiencias possiveis. A unica coisa que eu tenho para falar mais 'e: "Se prepare para crescer". Hello, my name is Jacqueline and I am a Brazilian exchange student. I stayed 10 months in United States and was the most crazy, excited and amazing year of my life. I learned and changed so much with all the activities and experiences that I had. It can seems just happiness and fun, but for you get success in one year abroad, without your family, your normal friends , your normal habits, you really need to be open and to be able to change yourself, to be easygoing and to try all experiences. The only think more that I can say is: "Be prepared to grow".

My name is Julia and I come from Germany and I had the incredible luck to spend a year at Connecticut IB Academy. The teachers try to push you to your best, but help you, too, when you struggle, the students are all so nice and they will always help you if you have problems in any kind of way. Everybody is so nice and open-minded to- wards all kind of ideas and next to all of these things, we all have fun and we laugh a lot. Have fun in your year, and I hope you'll have the best year of your life. Hallo, mein Name ist Julia und ich komme aus Deutschland und ich hatte das unglaubliche Glueck ein Jahr in der Connecticut IB Akademie zu verbringen. Die Lehrer versuchen das Beste aus dir zu machen, aber sie helfen dir auch, wenn du Schwierigkeiten hast und die Schueler sind super nett und helfen dir bei jedem Problem, wenn sie koennen. Jeder ist total offen gegenueber alle moeglichen Ideen und neben den ganzen Sachen, haben wir auch immer viel Spass und wir lachen viel. Hab Spass und ich hoffe, dass du dein schoenstes Jahr

El pasar un año de intercambio es una experiencia increíble. Conoces gente nueva que son diferentes a ti no solo por que no viven en tu vecindario pero también han crecido en un ambiente diferente durante toda su vida, así que sus tradiciones y su cultura no son iguales a las que estás acostumbrado, pero las puedes disfrutar y si quieres puedes divertirte mucho aprendiendo más de las personas que te rodean y al mismo tiempo aprender o mejorar en un idioma diferente. The exchange student year is an amazing experience. You get to know new people who are different than you not just because they don't live in the same neighborhood, but also they’ve been raised in a different environ- ment for their whole life, so their traditions and culture are not the same that you are used to, but theirs are enjoyable and if you want to you can have a lot of fun learning about the people that are around you and at the same time learn or improve in a different language.

Martina from Italy, my exchange year has been amazing. I met many new great people, my English has gotten so much better, I improved my social skills, I learned to better understand people, to be more tolerant and open minded. It's an experience that is worth doing, I grew a lot during it and in the end I felt like a new person that has lived so much in such a short period of time (one year flies by!). Sono Martina dall'Italia, lil mio anno all'estero e' stato fantastico. Ho incontrato un sacco di persone nuove, il mio inglese e' migliorato tantissimo, sono diventata piu' brava a comprendere e interagire con altre persone, piu' aperta e tollerante. Ne vale assolutamente la pena, sono cresciuta molto e alla fine mi sono sentita come una nuova persona che ha vissuto cosi' tante cose in un periodo di tempo cosi' ristretto (un anno vola!).

My name is Mona and I am a CBYX exchange student from Germany. This year has been abso lutely amazing, these students and teachers have become family to me. There hasn’t been a single time I have been through rough times, without someone coming up to me offering help. And there has not been a single day where there was no one to laugh with. I love this school and will come back as soon as I can.” “Mein Name is Mona und ich bin eine CBYX Austauschschuelerin von Deutschland. Dieses Jahr war einfach unglaublich, die Schueler und Lehrer sind wie eine Familie fuer mich geworden. Es gab nicht ein einziges Mal, an dem ich traurig war und niemand kam auf mich zu und hat mir geholfen. Auch gab es nicht einen einzigen Tag, an dem ich nicht lachen konnte. Ich liebe diese Schule und will sie so bald wie moeglich wieder besuchen.”

Hi mein Name ist Anna und ich bin eine Austauschschülerin aus Deutschland. Im letzten Jahr über habe ich die Chance mein Englisch zu verbessern und ausserdem eine neue Kultur mit einem neuen Lebensstil zu entdecken. Viele reden immer darüber dass man bei einem solchen Austausch seinen Bekanntenkreis international erweitern kann. Ich habe die Erfahrung gemacht eine Familie zu finden die von jetzt bis auf immer ein Teil von mir sein wird. Die Verbesserung der Sprachkenntnisse kommen fast nebenbei aber das Austauschjahr ist vor allem da um sich selbst zu finden. Das habe ich an der Schule CIBA (Connecticut IB Academy). Wenn Ihr die Gelegenheit bekommt ins Ausland zu gehen und in einer anderen Kultur zu leben dann ergreift sie. Es hat mein Leben zum Besseren geändert und ich bin mehr als glücklich dass ich diese Gelegenheit genutzt habe. Hi my name is Anna and I am an exchange student from Germany. The last year I had the opportunity to not only improve my English, but also to explore a new culture and find a new life style. A lot of people talk often about that one can expand their social circle international with this opportunity, but I did not only had the chance to expand it, I found a new family that will never leave my heart again. The language is a thing that you learn along the year, but the most important part is that one can find himself, especially at CIBA (Connecticut IB Academy), the school that I studied at over the year. Take the opportunity if you get it. It changed my life for good and I am more than happy to have taken my opportunity.

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