1. R.E. Mountain Secondary School
Diploma Programme
R.E. Mountain Secondary School

2. Contents IB Mission Statement Learner Profile
Pre IB and IB Diploma Programmes
Diploma Programme curriculum
Subjects
Curriculum contents
Assessment
University recognition

3. Mission
Aims to develop inquiring, knowledgeable and caring young people who help to create a better and more peaceful world through intercultural understanding and respect.
Works with schools, governments and international organizations to develop challenging programmes of international education and rigorous assessment.
Encourages students across the world to become active, compassionate and lifelong learners who understand that other people, with their differences, can also be right. 3

5. Programs At R.E. Mountain Secondary School
R.E. Mountain Pre-IB Program Formally known as the Honours Program
Grades 9 and 10
Diploma Program Grades 11 and 12
IB Fees are required in Gr. 11 and 12
Course (Certificate) Program
Partial IB Program
Grades 11 and 12 .
Difference – advantages
Diploma – full program – full IB experience – Universities look at full diploma first when considering applications, well rounded curriculum – humanities, sciences, languages
Research clearly shows that 1st year students who do the IB diploma are a full letter grade higher in their first year of university
Most early admission is saved for full IB
Better scholarships
Partial – if you don’t want to handle the demands of the full IB
Are busy with other things eg. Heavy into sports, music
Don’t feel academically ready
Full diploma fill classes first
Partial is permitted only if space permits
Last year – no spaces in chemistry for instance
Partial can take TOK if room permits
Not all students in full diploma choose to take university credit for courses. Instead, they take an easy first year and get excellent grades
Transition into university is: ‘seamless”

6. IB Fees Diploma Students
Total Fees to student for a two year program = $800.00
Gr $400 per year, payable upon acceptance into the program
Gr $400 per year, payable during course selection
in March
Mountain subsidizes additional cost for
each student
Fees are non-refundable after the last day to drop classes.

7. Course (Certificate) Students
IB Fees
Course (Certificate) Students
$ for the first Course
$ per course thereafter
Example:
If taking one course for $200.00
Gr. 11 $ payable upon acceptance into the program
Gr. 12 $ payable during course selection in March

8. Certificate: 1 course = $200.00, each additional course = $130.00
Program Fees Grid
Full Program: $800.00
Certificate: 1 course = $200.00, each additional course = $130.00

9. Entry into Pre-IB at Grade 9
90 Full time Spots
A/B Average on most recent report card
Grade 8 Teacher Recommendation
Grade 9 Pre- IB Online Application Form
Pre-IB 9 Placement Test
Completion of Gr. 9 Math prior to entry into Gr. 9 at Mountain (Summer School).

10. Pre- IB 9 Test Dates
Wednesday, March 1st, 3:30pm at Mountain in the library for all other students
Tuesday, February 28th, 8:30am
at Yorkson for Yorkson students only
Exam registration will be on the online application form:
2 1 hr tests with a break in between. First is English – writing and reading comprehension
2nd is math – multiple choice and problem solving – without calculators
Roughly 2.5 hours including the break

11. R.E. Mountain Pre-IB Program Flow Chart
The grade 8 column identifies courses that must be complete to enter the Pre-IB 9 Program.
English
English 8
Pre- IB English 9
Pre- IB English 10
Math
Math 8 & 9
Pre- IB Math 10
Pre- IB Pre - Calculus 11
Social Studies
Social Studies 8
Pre- IB Socials 9 & 10
Pre- IB Socials 11
Science
Science 8
Pre- IB Science 9
Science 10 Honours
French
French 8
Pre- IB French 9
Pre- IB French 10
Mandarin
Pre- IB Mandarin 9
Pre- IB Mandarin 10
Math 9 requirement – combined at Yorkson or summer school
Need to have “B” or higher
Spanish is being offered to regular students – not available for IB yet

12. Entry into Pre-IB at Grade 10
90 Full time Spots
A/B Average on most recent report card
Grade 9 Teacher Recommendation
Grade 10 Pre- IB Application Form
Completion of Gr. 10 Math prior to entry into Gr. 10 at Mountain. (Summer School)
Completion of Gr. 10 Social Studies prior to entry into Gr. 10 at Mountain. (Summer School)

13. Multiple Part Time Spots
Entry into IB at Grade 11
90 Full Time Spots
Multiple Part Time Spots
A/B Average on most recent report card and excellent work ethic
Grade 10 teacher Recommendation
Grade 11 IB Application Form
Completion of Gr. 11 Pre-Calculus prior to entry into Gr. 11 at Mountain. (Summer School)
Completion of Gr. 11 Social Studies prior to entry into Gr. 11 at Mountain. (Summer School) OR
IB Geography or IB History can be taken in lieu of SS 11 in IB Diploma Program.

14. Designed for students aged 16 to 19 (Grades 11 – 12 at Mountain)
Programs: What makes the Diploma Program special? A rigorous two year pre-university course that leads to examinations.
Designed for students aged 16 to 19 (Grades 11 – 12 at Mountain)
Rigorous and relevant curriculum
The diploma is well recognized by the world’s leading universities
Brochure in the folder that explains advantages of taking IB.
UBC and University of Toronto admit the most IB students globally

15. IB Diploma Program Curriculum Framework
The Curriculum contains six subject groups together with the core.
Three subjects are studied at higher level.
Three subjects are studied at standard level.
All three parts of the core:
extended essay, theory of knowledge creativity, action, service
are compulsory and are central to the philosophy of the Diploma Program.
CAS – no longer about hours
CAS – pushing the comfort zone
Students set a goal -
Ex. Choir -

16. Economics will not be offered as a class, but may be offered online
Economics will not be offered as a class, but may be offered online. Speak with Mrs. Pickering for further information.
School Supported language:
You need to be fluent in reading and writing as well as speaking
Can be taken in lieu of regular French or Mandarin.
No Spanish – Group 2
Punjabi
Hindi
Arabic
Italian
Russian
Korean
Vietnamese
Spanish
French
Japanese
Dutch
Romanian

17. Elements of the Diploma Programme Core There are three core requirements
The Extended Essay
4,000 words
Offers the opportunity to investigate a research question of individual interest
Familiarises students with the independent research and writing skills expected at university
Mostly done in the grade 11 year.
Summer to finalize their draft
Attached to a mentor
Required to meet with their mentor
Guidance through TOK class
Access to the SFU library – tour and workshop to learn how to use the library
Advantage – completely ready to be in a large library and writing a large paper

18. Elements of the Diploma Programme Core
Creativity, Action and Service (CAS)
Encourages students to be involved in artistic pursuits, sports and community service
Education outside the classroom
Development of the learner profile
Students have a goal to push themselves outside of their comfort zone
No longer hours
If in choir – never sung solo – or been a section leader – or join the jazz choir
I play basketball – this year my goal is to…
Come up with a plan with checkpoints along the way
Or start something brand new

19. Elements of the Diploma Programme Core
Theory Of
Knowledge
Interdisciplinary
Explores the nature of knowledge across disciplines
Encouraging an appreciation of other cultural perspectives
Only 1.5 years long
Discussion-based
Attendance is crucial
Public speaking
Write a paper
B or A final grade –first year philosphy is many universities

20. Sciences at University?
University Science Programs Require:
Chemistry and Physics 11
Pre-Calculus 12
2 Science 12’s (Bi. 12, Ch. 12, Ph. 12)
In IB a student can take a Max. of 2 Sciences
Sciences/Engineering: IB Ph. 11/12 SL + IB Ch. 11/12 SL or HL
Sciences: Most students want Bi. 11/12 + Ch. 11/12 SL or HL
THEN: Physics 11 must be taken online OR at Summer School
Must take Chem and Physics 11
So – if they take Bio, they will need to take Physics during summer school

21. How is quality maintained in IB?
Diploma
Ages
Curriculum
Student assessment
Professional development
School evaluation
Inquiry –based curriculum
Student centred
All exams in May
Teacher Pro D every 5 years in each subject
Also send pre-IB teachers
School evaluation
The IB Diploma Programme is designed as an academically challenging and balanced programme of education with final examinations that prepares students, normally aged 16 – 19, for success at university and life beyond

22. The IB undertakes random inspections of schools during exams.
What is special about IB assessment? IB assessment is rigorous, criterion related, consistent and differentiating of student ability.
Diploma Programme assessment includes both final examinations and internal assessment undertaken by the teacher to IB criteria and then externally moderated by the IB.
All 4,000 examiners are ‘quality checked’ through a process of moderation.
The IB undertakes random inspections of schools during exams.
Results published on: July 6th for May Exams
Internal assessment in all subjects is based on authentic research
Kids have to come up with their own problem
Camp in May provides opportunity for field research in sciences

23. The diploma is graded over 45 points giving ample scope to differentiate student ability
Marks awarded for each course range from 1 (lowest) to 7 (highest).
Diploma is awarded to students who gain at least 24 points.
4. The overall diploma pass rate has been consistent year to year
5. Diploma Programme assessment – principles and practice – available on
IB Assessment
We have averaged 32 points per student over the last 5 years.
SFU – an IB student who receives 34 points gets an automatic $7000 scholarship
First year equivalency for diploma recipients
If going into Engineering or sciences sometimes you may need to pick up other classes
Many choose to go into first year regardless to have a strong transition

24. UBC Grade Conversion Scale
The grade conversion scale that will be used to determine admission based on official IB results is as follows:
IB Grade % Equivalent
7 96
6 90
5 86
4 76
3 70
6 subjects - 42 points
Maximum 3 additional for TOK and EE and
CAS must be completed

25. University recognition: How well is the diploma recognized by universities? The IB diploma is widely recognized by the world’s leading universities.  
The IB works closely with universities in all regions of the world to
gain recognition for the IB diploma:
Direct online access for university admissions officers and government officials to syllabuses and recent examination papers
A database of university admission policies on
Recognition in over 100 countries
Recognition by over 2,000 universities
Some universities offer scholarships and advanced placement for IB students
Students applying to a particular university can access their grades
directly from the IB’s secure web site.
Assessment is
U of T and UBC take the most IB students world-wide
UBX has done the most research around IB students
IB students receive grades at least one letter above the average
Drop out is almost nil
University transfer credit is available in UBC, SFU and U of T as well as some other universities
SFU – full diploma = 1 year transfer others as well
Might have to pick up a science
Students went to Australia, New Zealand, US, Korea, China, Great Britain
Getting into most prestigious universities and toughest to get into
Waterloo, Sauder buisiness,

26. For further information visit http://www.ibo.org.