Students will have a full timetable in Grades 9 and 10 (8 courses per year)
- English, Math, French, History and Science are offered at preparatory level
- Tech, Phy Ed, Geography, the Arts, Civics and Career are not IB streamed.
Students will have full IB course load in Grade 11 and 12 (8 IB course per year)
Grade 9 - Preparing for the Diploma Years
- English
- French
- Geography
- Mathematics
- Physical Education
- Science
- 2 Elective Courses (including 1 tech course)
- Arts
- Computer Studies
- Business
- Family Studies
- Technology
Grade 10 - Preparing for the Diploma Years
- English
- French
- History
- Mathematics (2 Credits)
- Science
- Civics and Careers
- 1 Elective Course
Grade 11 Anticipation Year (Diploma Programme Year 1)
Semester One:
- English – HL (Part 1/3) Grade 11
- Individual and Society – HL (Part 1/3) Grade 11 History
- Art or Science – SL - (Part 1/2) Grade 11 Arts, or Chemistry, or Physics
- Math: Analysis & Approaches SL (Part 1/2) Grade 12 Advanced Function
Semester Two
- 0.5 French – SL / 0.5 ToK Grade 11
- Science – HL (Part 1/3) Grade 11 Chemistry
- Art or Science - SL (Part 2/2) Grade 12 Arts, or Chemistry, or Physics
- Math: Analysis & Approaches SL (Part 2/2) Grade 12 Calculus & Vectors
Final IB Exams in the Arts or SL Science Subjects and in Mathematics are usually taken in May of the year.
Students will earn 3 Ontario Gr. 12 credits by the end of Gr. 11
Grade 12 Diploma Year
Semester One
- English – HL (Part 2/3) Grade 12
- Individual and Society – HL (Part 2/3) Grade 12 History
- Science – HL(Part 2/3) Grade 12 Chemistry
- 0.5 French – SL / 0.5 ToK Grade 11
Semester Two
- English – HL (Part 3/3) Grade 12
- Individual and Society – HL (Part 3/3) Grade 12 History
- Science – HL (Part 3/3) Grade 12 Chemistry
- French – SL (Part 2/2) Grade 12
Remaining final IB exams are taken in May of the graduating year.
Students will earn another 7 Ontario Gr. 12 credits by the end of Gr. 12.
IB Terminology
IB Diploma
Students take:
- 3 subjects at the Higher Level (HL)
- 3 subjects at the Standard Level (SL)
- Complete the IB Core:
- Extended Essay (EE)
- Theory of Knowledge (ToK)
- Creativity, Activity and Service (CAS)
Levels
- HL - Higher Level Course = 3 semesters of coursework
- SL - Standard Level Course = 2 semesters of coursework
Course of Study:
Note - Student course selections detemrine what courses will be offered.
- Group 1 English (HL)
- Group 2 French (SL)
- Group 3 History (HL)
- Group 4 Chemistry (HL)
- Group 5 Mathematics (SL)
- Group 6 Theatre Arts or Music (SL) or Biology (SL) or Physics (SL)
Extended Essay
An investigation of a topic of special interest outside of the regular curriculum
Core Creativity, Activity, Service
- Students engage in a range of enjoyable & significant experiences that foster growth in areas of Creativity, Activity and Service.
- While targeting 7 specific learning outcomes, student learn to become more caring, risk-taking, balanced, and internationally-minded global citizens.
Theory of Knowledge
Challenges students to question the basis of knowledge, to develop the ability to analyze evidence and to appreciate a variety of cultural perspectives.