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International Baccalaureate

International Baccalaureate. At Highland Secondary. IB Schools Worldwide. 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.

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International Baccalaureate

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  1. International Baccalaureate At Highland Secondary

  2. IB Schools Worldwide

  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. Why the Comox Valley? • history of strong academic achievement • longstanding global community focus • only school north of Victoria to offer IB Diploma program • growing international student body

  6. 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

  7. 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

  8. The IB Learner Profile

  9. The IB Learner Profile

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

  11. A Typical IB Course

  12. 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

  13. Timeline for Implementation

  14. Fees and Application Process

  15. Keeping You Posted Highland Website: www.highlandsecondary.ca IB Website www.ibo.org Leave your email

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