GIB Course Selection in Grade 10

The future! For us students in class 10, this is an auspicious word. It harbors uncertainty, but also excitement and curiosity. It is precisely this word that became the main topic at the parents’ evening for the GIB course selection. After 10 years of school, we are now at a point where we have to make decisions that will affect our lives after IGS.
The choice of subjects for the 11th and 12th grade is upon us and at the very end of the journey the GIB degree awaits us.
The mixed-language International Baccalaureate (GIB) is a bilingual form of the International Baccalaureate Diploma, which is recognized almost worldwide as a university entrance qualification. Unlike other countries, Germany’s universities only accept the IB Diploma for admission under certain conditions. A GIB is required to study there immediately after school.
At a parents’ evening, we found out what the GIB is and how subjects are chosen. It requires a perfect balance between the humanities and sciences, which inspires us.
We were even asked on stage as translators for Vietnamese to help our parents understand the intricacies of the subject choice process. One could clearly see that we were nervous, but we contributed to a relaxed atmosphere. The initially planned talk was ultimately turned into a profitable exchange with some humor at times.
In addition, all those present had a wonderful opportunity to exchange ideas afterwards. It was an unforgettable evening that marks the beginning of a new chapter in our lives.

Minh, Khoi, An (Grade 10)