{"id":18477,"date":"2018-12-26T21:13:31","date_gmt":"2018-12-26T20:13:31","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.it-gymnasium.at\/internationalbilingualclasses\/?page_id=18477"},"modified":"2025-12-21T16:42:49","modified_gmt":"2025-12-21T15:42:49","slug":"ibca","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.it-gymnasium.at\/internationalbilingualclasses\/home\/ibca\/","title":{"rendered":"The IBC Parents\u2019 Association: International Bilingual Classes Association (IBCA)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[vc_row css_animation=&#8220;&#8220; row_type=&#8220;row&#8220; use_row_as_full_screen_section=&#8220;no&#8220; type=&#8220;full_width&#8220; angled_section=&#8220;no&#8220; text_align=&#8220;left&#8220; background_image_as_pattern=&#8220;without_pattern&#8220; css=&#8220;.vc_custom_1592478170902{padding-top: 15px !important;padding-bottom: 10px !important;}&#8220;][vc_column][vc_column_text]The International Bilingual Classes Association (IBCA) has been set up to support and finance the \u201ebilingual classes\u201c stream of the BG\/BRG St. Martin.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>All parents whose children attend the IBC stream are automatically full members of the IBCA Parents\u2019 Association. They ensure the financing of bilingual education through their membership fees.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>The amount of the membership fees is determined annually. First, the budget is presented by the Association\u2019s Board of Directors at the IBCA\u2019s Annual General Meeting, to which all members are invited. Any increase or decrease in the fees is put to the vote and subsequently imposed on the members.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row css_animation=&#8220;&#8220; row_type=&#8220;row&#8220; use_row_as_full_screen_section=&#8220;no&#8220; type=&#8220;full_width&#8220; angled_section=&#8220;no&#8220; text_align=&#8220;left&#8220; background_image_as_pattern=&#8220;without_pattern&#8220; css=&#8220;.vc_custom_1545860431963{padding-top: 25px !important;}&#8220;][vc_column width=&#8220;1\/4&#8243;][vc_single_image source=&#8220;external_link&#8220; external_img_size=&#8220;150&#215;150&#8243; alignment=&#8220;center&#8220; external_style=&#8220;vc_box_circle&#8220; onclick=&#8220;img_link_large&#8220; qode_css_animation=&#8220;element_from_fade&#8220; custom_src=&#8220;http:\/\/www.it-gymnasium.at\/internationalbilingualclassesde\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2022\/12\/Joerg_Wilhelm.jpg&#8220;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Wilhelm J\u00f6rg<br \/>\nChair <\/strong><strong>IBCA<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8220;1\/4&#8243;][vc_single_image source=&#8220;external_link&#8220; alignment=&#8220;center&#8220; external_style=&#8220;vc_box_circle&#8220; onclick=&#8220;img_link_large&#8220; qode_css_animation=&#8220;element_from_fade&#8220; custom_src=&#8220;https:\/\/www.it-gymnasium.at\/internationalbilingualclassesassociationde\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2021\/12\/Robin_Hirschl-1-150&#215;150.jpeg&#8220;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Robin Hirschl<br \/>\nTreasurer IBCA<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8220;1\/4&#8243;][vc_single_image source=&#8220;external_link&#8220; alignment=&#8220;center&#8220; external_style=&#8220;vc_box_circle&#8220; onclick=&#8220;img_link_large&#8220; qode_css_animation=&#8220;element_from_fade&#8220; custom_src=&#8220;https:\/\/www.it-gymnasium.at\/internationalbilingualclassesassociationde\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2021\/12\/Sabrina_Geigenberger-1-150&#215;150.jpeg&#8220;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Sabrina Geigenberger<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Secretary IBCA<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8220;1\/4&#8243;][vc_single_image source=&#8220;external_link&#8220; external_img_size=&#8220;150&#215;150&#8243; alignment=&#8220;center&#8220; external_style=&#8220;vc_box_circle&#8220; onclick=&#8220;img_link_large&#8220; qode_css_animation=&#8220;element_from_fade&#8220; custom_src=&#8220;http:\/\/www.it-gymnasium.at\/internationalbilingualclasses\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2023\/12\/DanielSommer.jpeg&#8220;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Daniel Sommer<br \/>\nAuditor <\/strong><strong>IBCA<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row css_animation=&#8220;&#8220; row_type=&#8220;row&#8220; use_row_as_full_screen_section=&#8220;no&#8220; type=&#8220;full_width&#8220; angled_section=&#8220;no&#8220; text_align=&#8220;left&#8220; background_image_as_pattern=&#8220;without_pattern&#8220; css=&#8220;.vc_custom_1545861013379{padding-top: 25px !important;}&#8220;][vc_column width=&#8220;1\/4&#8243;][vc_single_image source=&#8220;external_link&#8220; alignment=&#8220;center&#8220; external_style=&#8220;vc_box_circle&#8220; onclick=&#8220;img_link_large&#8220; qode_css_animation=&#8220;element_from_fade&#8220; custom_src=&#8220;https:\/\/www.it-gymnasium.at\/internationalbilingualclassesassociationde\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2021\/12\/Sonia_Pichler-1-150&#215;150.jpeg&#8220;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Sonia Pichler<br \/>\nDeputy Chair IBCA<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8220;1\/4&#8243;][vc_single_image source=&#8220;external_link&#8220; external_img_size=&#8220;150&#215;150&#8243; alignment=&#8220;center&#8220; external_style=&#8220;vc_box_circle&#8220; onclick=&#8220;img_link_large&#8220; qode_css_animation=&#8220;element_from_fade&#8220; custom_src=&#8220;http:\/\/www.it-gymnasium.at\/internationalbilingualclassesde\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2022\/12\/Lopez_Maria.jpg&#8220;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Maria Lopez<br \/>\nDeputy Treasurer IBCA <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8220;1\/4&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8220;18788&#8243; 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use_row_as_full_screen_section=&#8220;no&#8220; type=&#8220;full_width&#8220; angled_section=&#8220;no&#8220; text_align=&#8220;left&#8220; background_image_as_pattern=&#8220;without_pattern&#8220; css=&#8220;.vc_custom_1711094852024{padding-top: 20px !important;padding-bottom: 20px !important;}&#8220;][vc_column][vc_column_text]All of us have at least one child in the bilingual branch. We are enthusiastic about this programme and are convinced that our children are receiving an excellent education.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>What makes the Bili branch special and the quality of this education so high is the extraordinary commitment of all those involved: the teachers and coordinators on the school side, the native speakers and the children and parents on the other side.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>We see the task of the IBCA board as supporting the children, the native speakers and the teachers and coordinators of the bilingual branch \u2013 not only by securing the financial means, but also by creating a good basis for communication and a trusting and joyful working and learning environment.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Each of us would like to contribute to this.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><u>IBC Scope of Services<\/u><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>With your IBCA membership fee, you as parents invest in an excellent bilingual education for your children. The following bilingual services are available for less than \u20ac2.50 per school day:<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Additional Bilingual Education Assistant teaching staff: our teaching assistants from English-speaking countries and university degrees in the humanities or sciences.<\/li>\n<li>English language teaching materials<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>English-language textbooks, literature and work materials are needed for bilingual teaching. These are not supported by the state textbook campaign.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Supplementary courses<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The following additional courses are offered by native speakers:<\/p>\n<p>\u2013 For the first forms: \u201cGames and role play\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\u2013 For the second forms: \u201cFun with English\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\u2013 For the third forms: \u201cLet\u2019s do drama!\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\u2013 For the fourth forms: \u201cLet\u2019s do more drama!\u201d<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.it-gymnasium.at\/internationalbilingualclasses\/home\/ibc-extra-courses\/\">Here<\/a> you can find further information on the respective courses.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Co-funding of the Cambridge Certificates<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>The IBCA finances the native speakers who prepare the students for the exam together with the teachers. It also pays for the books and half of the examination fees.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Specific projects and activities for the bilingual classes<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>We offer specific projects for the bilingual students, including competitions sponsored by organisations such as Infineon and LAM Research as well as the Villach University of Applied Sciences.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><u>IBCA membership fee<\/u><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>The current annual membership fee is 525,- Euro.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Bank details IBCA:<\/p>\n<p>Volksbank K\u00e4rnten, IBAN: AT62 4213 0901 0026 5082, BIC: VBOEATWWKLA<\/p>\n<p>Please indicate the child\u2019s surname, first name and class when making payments.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><u>IBC stream for every child<\/u><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>It is important to us that every child who is interested in and eligible for the IBC stream is able to attend.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>If the annual membership fee exceeds your financial means, we request that you contact us at <a href=\"mailto:chair@ibca-villach.at\">chair@ibca-villach.at<\/a>. 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