High School

High School

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BRIDGING PROGRAM

We have a unique Grade 10 bridging program at OCAC Suzhou which is a targeted programme for mature, confident, academically strong students who have acquired a sufficient good level of academic English skills. G10 bridging programme at OCAC Suzhou combines the IGCSE and Pre-DP courses. Subjects of Grade 10 are grouped in 6 groups that align with the IB DP subject groups. Students have the opportunity of taking IGCSE exams in Chinese, English, Maths, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Economics and Business studies at the end of the programme, so that they can transition seamlessly to both IBDP and A-level in the following 2 years. 

IBDP PROGRAMME

We offer IBDP and A-Level Programme in OCAC Grade 11 and Grade 12. 

IBDP (International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme) is a two-year programme. The programme aims to develop students who have excellent breadth and depth of knowledge – students who flourish physically, intellectually, emotionally and ethically. 

Students must take 6 subjects, one from each group and 3 core elements which are unique to the IB programme: Theory of knowledge (TOK), Creativity, Activity, Service (CAS), and the Extended Essay (EE). Group 6 is optional and a second additional subject may be taken from Group 3 or 4. 

ALEVEL PROGRAMME

A-Level (General Certificate of Education Advanced Level) prepares students for education after high school. Obtaining an A-Level is generally required for university entrance in the UK. 

The A-Level is typically a two-year programme: 

In Year 1, students take the AS Level where they choose three to five subjects that they are most proficient and interested in and are granted an AS certificate after passing the exams. 

In Year 2, students take the A2 Level where they are allowed to study three to four A2 level subjects in their chosen subjects from AS Level and are granted the A-Level certificate after passing the exams. 

As and A2 marks both account for a certain percentage of the final A-Level mark. 

HOW TO CHOOSE  YOUR PROGRAMME

The A-Level and IB Diploma Programme (DP) will be parallel in our high school, allowing students to find a more compatible pathway according to their own interests. As a well-established IB DP school, we integrate A-Level with IB so that these two programmes can benefit each other by sharing resources. 

 1.Both A-Level and IB DP students can take Language B, which is recognized by leading universities such as Oxford, Imperial College London, LSE and UCL.

 2.A-Level students can enrich their personal portfolio with more extra-curricular experiences by taking CAS of IB DP (optional).

3.Both A-Level and IB DP students can prepare themselves for future studies at university through IPQ/EPQ by accessing a wide range of essay resources and professional essay tutors.

 4. Students in the Leading Programme will have professional academic mentors for planning and specialized training, and the opportunities to attend various academic competitions. 

I am proud that I have been working in two IB schools (PYP+MYP+A Level/DP) of the Chiway education group successively. In the High school division of OCAC Suzhou, we have developed our Bridging program (pre-DP) and DP curriculum since 2018, which has prepared many students for success at universities and life beyond. By continuing to improve our Bridging program (IGCSE+Pre-DP) and DP program, I am very pleased to build the other golden curriculum for students to learn, Cambridge A Level. That means after the integrated bridging program (IGCSE+Pre-DP), our students have the opportunity to choose a more fit route from DP and A Level to university. A Level is also a very strong program that will help students discover new abilities and a wider world, and develop the skills they need for life, so they can achieve at school, university, and work. We will try our best to help every child to become a better person in an appropriate program, we hope everyone could be a lifelong learner, be confident and creative, enjoy cooperating, think independently, and be dedicated to protecting and developing a better world, including nature and society.
YAN XIAO
YAN XIAO Deputy Principal of the Whole School
Choosing the right school is more than a practical or professional consideration for any of us. OCAC has made a commitment to the ethos of Chinese origins and global originality. I am drawn to OCAC by our clear commitment to building strong communities of learners who innovate for impact, students and teachers with life-long learning skills, and international mindedness. I hope that my own experiences as an academic vice-principal, and a university lecturer in education will serve me well in my role here as Deputy Head of High School. I look forward to continuing to support the growth and success of OCAC.
Jordan Bryce WEST-PRATT
Jordan Bryce WEST-PRATTDeputy Head of High School
Since I got my PhD in physics in 2015, I have been engaged in IB physics teaching, student management, curriculum bridging, IBDP coordinating, CAIE coordinating and other related work. This experience made me better understand the academic needs of students at different stages and their academic preparation for dream universities. At OCAC, I am currently working with a group of teachers who are passionate about teaching to provide academic support for students’ growth and success in high school. 
Xu Tingting
Xu TingtingDeputy Head of High School of Academics
With over ten years in international education, I joined OCAC, a school highly values the integration of Chinese culture and global citizenship. After my MSc study in UK, I served in various schools for roles as teacher, course coordinator, head of Humanities department and acted as IB workshop leader in Economics and Business. As an IB educator, I am dedicated to nurturing young global citizens who strive for excellence in their academic journey through collaboration with various stakeholders. Learner is always at the center of our IB models, therefore it is vital for me as DP coordinator, a member of a diverse and professional team, to encourage students to find the extra mile and set up a camp there for the benefits of life-long learning.
Dong Sisi
Dong SisiDP Coordinator
After graduation from the UK, I began to engage in the teaching of international curriculum science and chemistry. I once served as the subject leader, student activity coordinator, IBDP CAS coordinator and etc. The nearly ten years of work experience in international schools has made me deeply understand the needs of students and realize that the essence of education is love and support; And many years of experience in studying abroad in the UK has also made me understand more on the international education that is people-oriented and cultivates students' international vision. After joining OCAC, we continue to implement the IB & CAIE education concept and help more students become better themselves.
Sun Yifan
Sun Yifan CAIE Coordinator
I have been teaching chemistry for 12 years and worked as subject area leader and pastoral coordinator for 4 years, now working as pastoral coordinator and chemistry teacher at OCAC. As an educator and a pastoral care leader, it important encourage students to achieve great results, yet it is more important to make every student known and cared for. Thanks to the platform of OCAC, we have a strong culture of cultivating students' emotional capability and a unified pastoral system to facilitate the growth of student’s self-awareness. The combination of school culture and IB education concept will help students to become a qualified global citizen.
Feng Linlin
Feng LinlinHead of Student Pastoral Care-HS
In the past 9 years, I have got acquainted with hundreds of families, built trust with each other and assisted students to realize their abroad–study dreams. I deeply trust that a good counselor could light up one’s educational ideal instead of only achieving the application goal. Therefore, I believe in building college counseling based on a career plan to stimulate students’ study motivation, establish their own goals, join activities, plan tests to explore a better self. 
Jin Tianning
Jin TianningUniversity Guidance Counselling Coordinator
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When I was recruited in a Talent- Program from Boston to Suzhou, the key concern I had was how to find a proper school for my kids, especially my daughter, who would be a high-schooler. The SIP Service Center recommended OCAC Suzhou. And I believe this has been the choice for many returning talents. In the past two years, we have witnessed the growth of OCAC Suzhou. Especially for the high school, from the principle Mr. David Brian, the homeroom teachers to the subject teachers, we have seen the devotion and commitment to try to provide IB teaching, a teaching connecting the classroom with real life, crossing different culture backgrounds, to the high school students. The low ratio of students to teachers allows students to get help from the teachers easily, and the boarding program makes it more like a big family. With high school separated from middle school, and a new senior school leadership team, we believe OCAC Suzhou will continue its unique IB teaching, overcome any challenges for a new school and help the high schoolers to further their dream to college education.
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