International Diploma students will be rigorously assessed internally. Students will have the opportunity to study a range of BTEC Level 3 Subsidiary Diploma subjects, which will gain them an equivalent value of 3 UK A-levels.

​All students will undertake a suitable period of work placement during their two years. They can also choose to study up to two IB courses and an optional Extended Project.

The Extended Project is an opportunity for students to choose a topic to explore or develop, honing presentation and research skills along the way. The topic chosen must complement and develop themes related to the student’s Major subject area or it must support progression in terms of future employment or study.

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The project can be presented in one of the two ways listed below.

• • Performance – development of practical skill resulting in a performance, e.g. performing music, drama, sport

  • Artefact – for example, making a painting or sculpture, designing a piece of furniture or a garment, creating a website, solving an engineering/construction problem, producing a piece of graphic design.

Whilst the Project is internally assessed, all projects must be verified by staff from the external awarding body.

IB course choices on the ID programme are the same as for the IB Diploma. ​Please see the IB Diploma link (Subject Choices) for full details. 

If you feel that the above subject choices are not appropriate for you on your vocational learning journey, then you may wish to view the Post-16 Handbooks of the other ESF Secondary Schools as there is a variety of subjects on offer.  

​Please speak to Ms Emma Cerrone (emma.cerrone@wis.edu.hk) for advice. ​

For further information about BTECs, see the individual subject pages above, or under the careers-programme link.