1. International Baccalaureate Programme (IB)
Saint John High School

2. IB Mission Statement
The International Baccalaureate® aims to develop inquiring, knowledgeable and caring young people who help to create a better and more peaceful world through intercultural understanding and respect.

3. IB Mission Statement
To this end the organization works with schools, governments and international organizations to develop challenging programmes of international education and rigorous assessment.

4. IB Mission Statement
These programmes encourage students across the world to become active, compassionate and lifelong learners who understand that other people, with their differences, can also be right.

6. IB Learner Profile INQUIRERS RISK-TAKERS THINKERS COMMUNICATORS
PRINCIPLED
OPEN-MINDED
CARING
KNOWLEDGEABLE
BALANCED
REFLECTIVE

7. 4 IB Programmes Primary Years Programme PYP Middle Years Programme MYP
Diploma Programme DP
Career-Related Programme

8. DP: University Entrance Programme
Academic advancement
University preparation
Possible university credit
External accreditation

9. IB and Saint John High Only English public school in New Brunswick
Atlantic Canada’s IB Regional Association
Programme established here in 1985
25 teachers
App. 60 students (11 & 12) writing external exams
Preparatory classes in grade 10 (app. 70)

10. Two Marks Saint John High School Diploma
with percentage marks (Internal) +
IB Certificate or Diploma with marks on a 7 point scale (External)

11. Certificate (Course): Partial-IB
Choose IB courses
Meet course requirements
Write External Exam (cost)
Receive an IB mark separate to school mark

13. Diploma: Full-IB One course from each subject group
The course Theory of Knowledge (12)
A 4000 word essay (11-12)
Extra-curricular activities in creativity, activity and service (11-12)

14. One course from each of the 6 Subject Groups
Studies in Language & Literature
2. Language Acquisition
3. Individuals & Societies
4. Natural Sciences
5. Mathematics
6. Arts or Electives

15. One course from each of the 6 Subject Groups
1. IB English 2. IB French 3. IB History 4. IB Biology or IB Chemistry 5. IB Math 6. IB Art, IB Music, 2nd Science

16. Awarding of an IB Diploma
6 subject groups with 7 point scale = possible 42 points
Possible 3 points bonus from EE & TOK
Highest possible score is 45 points
Diploma is awarded for scores of 24 +

17. IB Diploma Core Components
Theory of Knowledge
Extended Essay
CAS – Creativity, Activity, Service

19. Theory of Knowledge Areas of Knowledge History Mathematics
Natural Sciences
Human Sciences
The Arts
Ethics
Indigenous Knowledge Systems
Religious Knowledge Systems
Ways of Knowing
Language
Reason
Faith
Sense Perception
Emotion
Memory
Imagination
Intuition

20. TOK Knowledge Questions
To what extent is our knowledge of physical beauty based on societal values, mathematics, and natural science?
What validity is there in using twins to explore the nature vs. nurture question?
To what extent does a high-profile failure of human science or mathematical model reduce its future value?
To what extent can the emotions of an individual be affected by the art they observe?

22. Extended Essay 4000-word essay in subject area of candidate’s choice
March Gr. 11 to December Gr. 12
Marked externally
Contributes to bonus mark on points total
In-school advisors required

24. Creativity, Activity, Service
Completion requirement—no points
Sept. Gr. 11 to February Gr. 12
Experiences to challenge and promote candidate growth
7 Learning Outcomes
CAS Advisors needed

25. CAS Learning Outcomes:
1. Identify own strengths and develop areas for growth 2. Demonstrate that challenges have been undertaken, developing new skills in the process 3. Demonstrate how to initiate and plan a CAS experience 4. Show commitment to and perseverance in CAS experiences

26. CAS Learning Outcomes
5. Demonstrate the skills and recognize the benefits of working collaboratively 6. Demonstrate engagement with issues of global significance 7. Recognize and consider the ethics of choices and actions

27. CAS Projects International Night Beach Clean-up TED Talk Club Art Club
Graveyard Project
Christmas Concert for Seniors Residence

28. Why IB: Teachers’ Perspectives
Challenging and stimulating courses that go beyond regular curriculum
Better prepared for post-secondary education, both with content knowledge and with well-developed study skills
Focus on skills & practice—IB students know ‘how to,’ not just ‘what’
Well-rounded students with strong critical- thinking skills

29. Why IB: Students’ Perspectives
I found that in IB I am participating in more community activities than I would otherwise—community work and clubs.
I like how IB encourages me to work; it promotes independence and taking initiative.

30. Some of the classes are thought-provoking, creating discussions that are very in-depth. I also feel more comfortable expressing my ideas in IB classes.
I like how IB promotes independent thought: commentaries and projects allow us to develop our own interpretation and to create our own approaches.

31. I find that IB moves through the subjects more quickly.
I like how the IB programme prepares us for university in terms of workload and independent thinking.
I like that there’s never really a lull when you’re learning—there’s always something new to cover.
I like how IB goes into detail with a lot of subjects—Biology, for example, you know a lot more than perhaps you wish you did.

32. I like that the teachers try to help you because they know how hard it is when you have all IB classes.
I appreciate that teachers understand how much work we have.
I found IB a little bit easier than regular classes because it’s very organized and the expectations are clear.

33. Generally, the kids in IB classes are more mature.
Since everyone in the IB community is going through the same thing, it is easier to make new friends.
I like how all IB kids do the same thing so they’re together a lot and we are able to form a group.

34. please contact the coordinator,
For further information about
the IB programme at SJHS,
please contact the coordinator,
Tracy Lutz at or at