Welcome to ACS Egham

The IB Middle Years Programme (IBMYP) emphasises intellectual challenge, encouraging students ages 11-16 to make connections between their studies in traditional subjects and the real world.

It fosters the development of skills for communication, intercultural understanding and global engagement—essential qualities for young people who are becoming global leaders.

As an alternative to traditional GCSE’s, MYP assessments are done holistically throughout the programme through inter-disciplinary learning; submitting ePortfolios of work, meeting learning objectives for Service as Action (a compulsory and academically marked form of community service), an externally-moderated Personal Project plus final examinations.

The IBDP is an academically challenging programme of education for students aged 16 to 18, preparing them for success in further education and life beyond.

It addresses students’ intellectual, social, emotional, and physical wellbeing, whilst enabling students to study six subjects at standard or higher level. The IBDP Core encourages further depth and breadth of knowledge:

Theory of Knowledge (TOK) explores the interdisciplinary nature among subject disciplines and encourages critical reflection and analysis.

Extended Essay requires students to select, research, and write an in-depth, independent research work of 4000 words in one of their six subjects’ areas, giving students the opportunity to become familiar with independent research and writing skills.

Creativity, Action, Service (CASS) is a fundamental part of the Diploma experience helping students to grasp the importance of extracurricular activities as an integral part of life.

Specifically designed to empower students who want to specialise in, and focus on, a career-related education, the IBCP’s three-part framework comprises:

• Career-related studies
• The study of at least two Diploma Programme courses
• The distinctive IBCP core which is designed to create a bridge that connects each student’s chosen Diploma Programme courses and career-related studies

The IBCP prepares students for businesses and industries that require workers with self-confidence, community interactions, accomplished personal and professional skills, an understanding of global languages, and the ability to make ethical decisions