1. International Baccalaureate
At Highland Secondary

2. IB Schools Worldwide 1,241,000 IB students worldwide
4267 IB schools in 147 countries
163 Diploma schools in Canada
27 IB Diploma schools in BC
6 Diploma schools on Vancouver Island

3. What is IB?
The Primary Years Program for students aged 3 to 12 focuses on the development of the whole child in the classroom and in the world outside.
The Middle Years Program for students aged 11 to 16 provides a framework of academic challenge and life skills, achieved through embracing and transcending traditional school subjects.
The Diploma Program for students aged 16 to 19 is a demanding two-year curriculum leading to final examinations and a qualification that is welcomed by leading universities around the world.

4. IB Diploma Program challenging two-year program for grades 11 and 12
follows an internationally developed curriculum
requires a broad and balanced range of knowledge
focuses on the skills for the lifelong learner
includes community service
develops international and intercultural understanding

5. Key Features of IB a broad and balanced curriculum
development of international understanding
rigorous standardized assessment
community service
develops research skills, critical thinking and inquiring skills
reflection
connections across curriculum

6. Theory of Knowledge (TOK)
educational philosophy of the Diploma Program
students reflect critically on areas of knowledge
considers the role and nature of knowledge across the curriculum
students become aware of themselves as thinkers
recognizes the need to act responsibly
question based and links academic subject areas

7. The IB Learner Profile

8. The IB Learner Profile Risk-takers Caring Open-minded Inquirers
Knowledgeable
Thinkers
Communicators
Principled
Open-minded
Caring
Risk-takers
Balanced
Reflective
The IB Learner Profile

9. The Typical IB Candidate
strong work ethic
highly motivated
curious
self-starter
enjoys challenges
A or B student

10. HL 12 SL HISTORY A Typical IB Course 110 Hours Content Assessment

11. Opportunities for Graduates
IB diploma program is recognized internationally by many universities
Preferred entrance status at some Canadian universities
Possible advanced credits for IB courses
IB specific entrance scholarships at many Canadian Universities and colleges

12. Fees and Application Process
$250
student fee
$200 examination fee/course
$1500
Diploma
$3000
International
Application Process
Student achievement
Teacher recommendations
Student essay
Parent questionnaire

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