Connecticut IB Academy scire non satis est An International Baccalaureate World School® 2020-2021 International Exchange Brochure Connecticut IB Academy 857 Forbes Street East Hartford, Connecticut 06118 U.S.A The Connecticut IB Academy is an authorized International Baccalaureate (IB) World School,© an internationally-recognized educational model that focuses on depth, breadth and developing 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 diverse public American high school that is rich with 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 by car or train from Hartford, making the location an ideal place to experience the best the United States 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 New York City Scenes of various locations in Connecticut near the Connecticut IB Academy Boston 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 international education as well as the standards and practices advocated by the International Baccalaureate As an International Baccalaureate World School© authorized to offer the Middle Years Programme (grades & 10) and the Diploma Programme (grades 11 & 12), CIBA believes that students can achieve at a high level through collaboration with their peers 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 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, social, self-management, research, and thinking CIBA’s mission is to empower students as caring, ethical young people with a passion for learning and a well-developed sense of international mindedness Grades & 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 Grades 11 & 12 CIBA COURSE MATRIX FOR 2020-2021 Grade 9/MYP Grade 10/MYP Grade 11/ DP I Grade 12/DP Language and Literature Language and Literature English (Literature) (HL) English (Literature) (HL) Spanish Spanish Spanish (SL) Spanish (SL) Chinese Chinese Chinese (SL) Chinese (SL) United States and the World Government and Global Issues History of the Americas (HL) Topics in World History (HL) Design Information Technology in a Global Society (HL) Information Technology in a Global Society (HL) Integrated Sciences Biology (HL) Biology (HL) Chemistry (SL) Chemistry (SL) Group Language and Literature Group Language Acquisition Group Individuals and Societies Group Sciences Group Mathematics Chemistry Physical and Health Education Physical and Health Education MYP Standard Mathematics MYP Standard Mathematics Mathematics: Applications and Interpretation (SL) Mathematics: Applications and Interpretation (SL) MYP Extended Mathematics MYP Extended Mathematics Mathematics: Analysis and Approaches (SL) Mathematics: Analysis and Approaches (SL) Art Visual Arts (SL) Visual Arts (SL) Theory of Knowledge I Theory of Knowledge II Creativity, Activity, Service Creativity, Activity, Service Extended Essay Extended Essay Group The Arts Personal Project Personal Project Service as Action Service as Action Online Courses GradPoint GradPoint Pamoja Pamoja Other Band/Orchestra Band/Orchestra Band/Orchestra Band/Orchestra MYP/DP Core Yale · MaPenn Quin- Caro- Boston University · Princeton · Co The Connecticut IB Academy (CIBA), a public magnet school, has received numer It is among the top high schools in the United States ranked by U.S News and Wo Clarke · inUniversity of theConnecticut #1 High School CT Last year it was awarded 2019 College Success Award these and other organizations, such as The Niche and The Daily Beast, for more tha Technology, Engineering·and Mathematics (STEM) CIBA of has been named a sonence,University University Hart Magnet School of Excellence numerous times CIBA students regularly matriculat lists some of the colleges and universities that have recently accepted CIBA gradu State · Williams · Barnard · Spelm nipiac versity versity lina · · of Cal- Stanford University · Uni- ornell · Howard · Fordham · Dartmouth · rous accolades for its rigorous curriculum and preparation for college and careers Report, the Washington Post and Newsweek This year CIBA was named as the torld · Florida ofschool Technology d by GreatSchools It hasInstitute been listed as a top high in the United States by · George an ten years In 2017, it was named the 31st best high school in the U.S for SciU.S Department of Education Blue Ribbon SchoolCollege and has been named·a national tford · Connecticut Hofstra · te at the top colleges and universities around the world (The background here uates.) man · Notre Dame · Providence College · UniUniNorth Northeastern University · University of ifornia · Rice University · versity of Saint Clubs, Activities and Service Night of 1000 Dinners Interact Abelon Walk Orchestra Carnival & ‘dunk a teacher’ to fight Pancreatic Cancer Source to Sea National Honor Society Team Building Making Strides Judo Cultural Celebrations Spirit Days Rebuilding Together Marching Band International Exchange students are eligible to try out and play any sport offered at East Hartford High School FALL SPORTS Badminton (girls) Cross Country (boys & girls) Football Soccer (boys & girls) Cheerleading (boys & girls) Swimming & Diving (girls) Volleyball (girls) SPRING SPORTS Baseball Golf Softball Tennis (boys & girls) Track Volleyball (boys) WINTER SPORTS Basketball (boys & girls) Indoor Track Swimming (boys) Wrestling Cheerleading (boys & girls) Sports What are the benefits of choosing CIBA? APPLYING TO THE CONNECTICUT IB ACADEMY (CIBA) Review the information in this brochure and on our website at ciba.easthartford.org Read the testimonials from our former students to ensure that CIBA is the right match for you Complete the admission application through one of our cooperating placement agencies (listed below) Pay the application fee to the placement agency Participate in an interview with CIBA administration Upon acceptance, await admission information and homestay placement information from the placement agency through which you applied Pay all tuition (to CIBA) and fees according to the terms of the placement agency Upon receipt of the I-20, pay the SEVIS I-901 fee as instructed Apply for a student F-1 visa (the placement agency may assist you with this) Remain in contact with the placement agency throughout the process to ensure a smooth transition to your host family and enrollment in CIBA Attending one year at a top-ranked American public high school with world-recognized International Baccalaureate programmes Experiencing the quality of an elite private school with the cultural immersion of a diverse public high school Participating in full immersion in an authentic experience with a homestay family to enhance English skills and learn about the American culture Creating an individualized class schedule based on your needsInternational Baccalaureate (IB), Advanced Placement (AP), and English as a Second Language (ESL) courses are offered Being part of a small school environment, yet being able to choose from a wide variety of athletics and extracurricular activities Serving as an ambassador for your country What are the requirements? Students must be between the ages of 14-18 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 65, or TOEFL Jr overall score of 700 Students should apply through one of our cooperating placement agencies/organizations (listed on the 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 the 2020-2021school year, the tuition for the 10 month academic year is $19,300 USD (half year tuition is $10,800 USD-first semester only) Tuition includes medical and sports physicals, school uniforms, use of a school issued laptop, field trips including college trips, testing fees, school breakfasts/lunches, and student activity fees Room and board with a local homestay family is not included and will be set by the cooperating agency Additional insurance and fees to the placement agency are per agency requirements PARTNER INTERNATIONAL EXCHANGE ORGANIZATIONS 10 • AIEP Apex International Education Partners http://www.aiepusa.com/ • AnB Education www.AnBEducation.com • CCI Greenheart greenhearteschange.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 is 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 it 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 thing 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 towards 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 o de intercambio es una experiencia incrble 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 environment 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 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 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 absolutely 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 internationally 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 11 857 Forbes Street East Harford, CT 06118 Tel: 860.622.5590 Fax: 860.622.5555 EXCELLENCE IN EDUCATION SINCE 1999 Ms Kathleen Simoneau, Principal Mr Robert Spiller, School Counselor Mr Travis Marciniak, IB Coordinator We’re on the web! Ciba.easthartford.org Follow us on Instagram @JoeCIBA Connecticut IB Academy East Hartford, Connecticut, USA School Code: BOS214F54379000 12 ... an authorized International Baccalaureate (IB) World School,© an internationally-recognized educational model that focuses on depth, breadth and developing learners as independent, internationally-minded... by recent research on best practices in international education as well as the standards and practices advocated by the International Baccalaureate As an International Baccalaureate World School©... passion for learning and a well-developed sense of international mindedness Grades & 10 Education for International Mindedness: Education for international mindedness values the world as the broadest