Global Education
 

Lon W McDaniel, Principal, Amity Global Schools, elucidates how a global degree can propel you towards a bright future

GT: Why should an Indian student study at AGS?
LMcD: An IGCSE/IB diploma is like a magic key that opens educational doors around the world. Both our boards concentrate on skill-based learning. We analyse, discuss, compare and contrast. We never ask “when did it happen,” but rather “why did it happen.” Facts are used to explain and compare. And we don’t allow more than 25 students in IGCSE and 20 students in IB classes, which ensures personalised attention.

GT: What is the system of grading like?
LMcD: Final exams in grades 10 and 12 are sent to external examiners in other countries; however, about 20% of the IB course content is graded by our teachers through ‘internal assessment projects’. A sample selection of these projects is then sent for external moderation by IB experts, and if the moderator so wants, all the assessments are sent for checking.

GT: How good/effective is this?
LMcD: It’s great! Teachers and students work together to reach the best  grades. All our teachers are IB-certified. During the past 15 years, the IB Diploma has become the single most appreciated High School degree worldwide. Universities fight to get good IB graduates, often offering 100% scholarship. At present, one of our AGS graduates is doing a 4-year university degree with full scholarship, and is even guaranteed a teaching position for 2 years in the same university upon graduation.

GT: How are subjects chosen in IB?
LMcD: There is a lot of flexibility in subject choice. Take math for example, there are three different ones to choose from: ‘high level’ maths for whiz kids,  ‘normal’ maths and ‘math studies’, a basic course for those who don’t like math! If you want to go to medical school, we can ‘package’ subjects that allow you to do so. If you have a special university education in mind, we can help you choose subjects accordingly.

GT: Can IB graduates get into Indian Universities?
LMcD: Most universities in India accept IB graduates. For more information log on to www.amityglobalschool.com.

GT: The results for IB come out in July by which the DU admission process is already over– isn’t that a problem?
LMcD: Not at all. Universities accept applications based on predicted grades. Students just to need to send a copy of the final grades after they arrive.

Amity Global Schools An Overview
Branches
AGS Gurgaon, AGS Pushp Vihar, AGS Noida

Boards Offered
*The International Baccalaureate Diploma Program (IBDP), Geneva Switzerland
*International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE)  from University of Cambridge, UK

Highlights
*A two- year comprehensive and challenging program of study
for Grades XI & XII (equivalent to CBSE/ICSE)
*Recognized by Indian as well as leading foreign Universities
*Provides opportunities for individual and collaborative planning through research
*Requires study across a broad range of subjects
*Provides a  strong international dimension;
simultaneously,giving students a chance to fully explore their home culture and language, respect values of different cultures and make wise choices