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
IB philosophy

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

4. Catherine Tu President of Student Council Grade 12 IB Student

6. Programs At R.E. Mountain Secondary School
Mountain Pre-IB Program Formally known as the Honours Program
Grades 9 &10
Diploma Program Grades 11 and 12
IB Fees are Mandatory in Gr. 11 and 12
Course (Certificate) Program
Partial IB Program
Grades 11 and 12 .

7. 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
IB Program Costs $ more per student then a Non- IB student

8. 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

9. 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

10. Entry into Pre-IB at Grade 9
80 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)

11. OR email Alice Tollefsen at:
Pre- IB 9 Test Dates
Register and attend for ONE of the following exam dates:
Wed. April 1st, 9am at Yorkson.
2. Thurs. April 2nd , 3:30pm at Mountain
To register, please go the R.E. Mountain website at:
OR Alice Tollefsen at:

12. 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

13. Entry into Pre-IB at Grade 10
80 Full time Spots
A/B Average on most recent report card
Grade 9 Teacher Recommendation
Grade 10 Pre- IB Application Form (for regular grade 9 students only)
Current Pre-IB students do not reapply
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)

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

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.

16. R.E. Mountain IB Program Flow Chart
Mandatory to Choose One
Optional Choose One or replace with one group 3 or 4
All are Mandatory
Group 1
English A: Literature HL
English A: Literature SL
English A: Language and Literature SL
Group 2
French B SL
French B HL
Mandarin HL
Mandarin SL
School Supported Language SL
Group 3
History of Europe HL
History of Europe SL
Geography HL
Geography SL
Psychology HL
Psychology SL
Group 4
Biology HL
Biology SL
Chemistry HL
Chemistry SL
Physics SL
Physics HL
Group 5
Math HL
Math SL
Group 6
Visual Arts HL
Visual Arts SL
Core
Theory of Knowledge
Extended Essay
CAS

17. Entry into Pre-IB at Grade 11
60 Full Time Spots
Multiple Part Time Spots
A/B Average on most recent report card/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.

18. 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

19. Contents: What does the Diploma Programme curriculum contain
Contents: What does the Diploma Programme curriculum contain? 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

20. Contents: What does the Diploma Programme curriculum contain?
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

21. Contents: What does the Diploma Programme curriculum contain?
Theory Of
Knowledge
Interdisciplinary
Explores the nature of knowledge across disciplines
Encouraging an appreciation of other cultural perspectives

22. Professional development
Programme: What is the Diploma Programme? The IB programme each contain four core elements
Diploma
Ages
Curriculum
Student assessment
Professional development
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

23. Services: What is special about IB assessment
Services: 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 5th for May Exams

24. 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 is broadly consistent year on year
5. Diploma Programme assessment – principles and practice – available on
IB Assessment

25. 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

26. 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.

27. What is the IB Philosophy?
“Through high quality education we create a better world.”
Idealistic, peace promoting
Culturally aware
Quality, standards
University recognition & challenge
“International and Baccalaureate complementing opposites that make the IB.”

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