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International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme at St. Paul: Academic Excellence and University Success

The Diploma Programme, part of the IB Education Continuum, offers academically challenging education for students aged 16 to 19. Recognized globally, it prepares students for university with a balanced curriculum. Universities like McGill and Waterloo value IB courses for their depth and breadth. President Ivany praises IB for developing critical skills and aiding in successful university transitions. Advantages include dual diploma programs, well-rounded education, and higher GPA levels. Subject groups at St. Paul include Language & Literature, Sciences, Mathematics, and Arts. Assessment is criterion-related with assessments involving critical thinking and knowledge analysis. Join IB to boost your university success!

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International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme at St. Paul: Academic Excellence and University Success

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  1. THE IB DIPLOMA PROGRAMME AT St. PAUL

  2. PRAYER “We would like to acknowledge that we are on sacred Indigenous Territory and thank the Mississaugas of the New Credit First Nations for being stewards of this land.”

  3. International Baccalaureate Education Continuum The Diploma Programme for students aged 16 to 19 started in 1968 with first examinations in 1970 and is now offered by 2,451 IB World Schools. • Academicallychallenging and balanced programme of education with final examinations that prepares students for success at university and life beyond. • Addresses the intellectual, social, emotional and physical well-being of students. • The programme has gained recognition and respect from the world’s leading universities.

  4. International Baccalaureate Education Continuum The Diploma Programme for students aged 16 to 19 started in 1968 with first examinations in 1970 and is now offered by 2,451 IB World Schools. • It is a broad-based two-year programme that aims to encourage students to be knowledgeable and inquiring, but also caring and compassionate. • There is a strong emphasis on encouraging students to develop intercultural understanding, open-mindedness, and the attitudes necessary for them to respect and evaluate a range of points of view.

  5. WHAT DO UNIVERSITIES SAY? The University of Waterloo recognizes IB courses as an excellent academic preparation for success at the university level. McGill University recognizes the IB and to actively seek out IB students in its recruitment programs. Ouradmissions officers can be assured of the candidate's strong and broad-based academic preparation. We understand the IB program and we value the experience you’ve had as an IB student. Join the many IB students who have already made UBC – one of the most beautiful and respected universities in the world – their academic home. All students who have completed the IB Diploma or IB HL Certificates, and who have accepted their offer of admission, will be considered for advanced standing.

  6. UNIVERSITIES ABOUT THE I.B. DIPLOMA PROGRAMME RAY IVANY - President and Vice-Chancellor, Acadia University I am an unabashed fan of the International Baccalaureate (IB) program (…). My enthusiasm for IB is based on two observations from my career in higher education. First, the inherent intensity of the IB curriculum produces not only subject matter expertise, but it also develops significant discipline, time management and critical thinking skills. Second, the high school to university transition remains challenging and many students experience a GPA decline in their first term/year. In my experience, IB graduates often stand out in their ability to make a smooth and successful transition to university and, notably, maintain higher GPA levels of excellence than most other university students.

  7. ADVANTAGES of the IB DIPLOMA PROGRAMME • Solid and broad-based university preparation  higher university grades and maintained scholarships through the course of studies. • Well-rounded educational program (including French, Extended Essay, CAS, TOK ). • Most students get to the program of their first choice. • Dual diploma program (OSSD and IB Diploma). • Increases the chances of doing well at university

  8. IB DP SUBJECT GROUPS STANDAR LEVEL (SL) SUBJECTS – 150 HOURS OF STUDY (2 SEMESTERS) HIGHER LEVEL (HL) SUBJECTS – 240 HOURS OF STUDY (3 SEMESTERS) SL SUBJECTS: TWO SEMESTERS IN GRADE 11 HL SUBJECTS: ONE SEMESTER IN GRADE 11 AND TWO SEMESTERS IN GRADE 12 ALL IB EXAMINATIONS ARE IN MAY (2 in Grade 11, 4 in Grade 12)

  9. IB DP SUBJECT GROUPS THE SUBJECTS OFFERED AT ST. PAUL SECONDARY SCHOOL FOLLOW: GROUP 1: STUDIES IN LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE LANGUAGE A: ENGLISH: LITERATURE (HL and SL) GROUP 2: LANGUAGE ACQUISITION LANGUAGE B: FRENCH (SL) GROUP 3: INDIVIDUALS AND SOCIETIES PSYCHOLOGY (SL) BUSINESS MANAGEMENT (HL) GROUP 4: SCIENCES BIOLOGY (SL) CHEMISTRY (HL) PHYSICS (HL and SL) GROUP 5: MATHEMATICS MATHEMATICS (SL and HL) GROUP 6: THE ARTS VISUAL ARTS (SL and HL)

  10. ASSESSMENT IN THE I.B. DIPLOMA PROGRAMME • Students also complete assessment tasks in the school, which are either initially marked by teachers and then moderated by external moderators or sent directly to external examiners. • The marks awarded for each course range from 1 (lowest) to 7 (highest). • Assessment is criterion-related, which means student performance is measured against pre-specified assessment criteria based on the aims and objectives of each subject curriculum, rather than the performance of other students taking the same examinations.

  11. Creativity, Activity, ServiceExtended EssayTheory of Knowledge Theory of Knowledge(TOK) aims to make students aware of the interpretative nature of knowledge, including personal ideological biases. TOK is assessed through an oral presentation and a 1,600 word essay. It asks students to reflect on the nature of knowledge, and on how we know what we claim to know. Extended Essay is an independent, self-directed piece of research, finishing with a 4,000-word paper. Creativity, Activity, Service (CAS) Studied throughout the Diploma Programme, CAS involves students in a range of activities alongside their academic studies. It is not formally assessed. However, students reflect on their CAS experiences as part of the DP, and provide evidence of achieving the eight learning outcomes for CAS.

  12. International Baccalaureate Organization INFORMATION PAGE More information can be found at www.ibo.org IBO DESIGNED MATERIALS AND PRESENTARIONS IB Diploma Programme at St. Paul: St. Paul I.B. Diploma Programme DIPLOMA PROGRAM SUBJECT BRIEFShttp://www.ibo.org/en/university-admission/ib-recognition-resources-and-document-library/#briefs PRESENTATIONShttp://www.ibo.org/en/digital-toolkit/presentations/ VIDEOShttp://www.ibo.org/en/digital-toolkit/videos/ BROCHURES, FLYERS, AND POSTERShttp://www.ibo.org/en/digital-toolkit/brochures-flyers-and-posters/ LOGOS AND PROGRAM MODELS http://www.ibo.org/en/digital-toolkit/logos-and-programme-models/

  13. HOW DOES ‘PRE IB’ AND IB DP WORK (Irene, Bronwyn & Natalene)? • Grade 9 & 10 only prepares students for IB Diploma Program, which takes place in Grades 11 & 12. • The students follow the Ontario curriculum. • Grade 9 and 10 classes receive a more enriched curriculum. • Grade 11 = Year I IB DP • Grade 12 = Year II • IB DP Students choose 3 Standard Level and 3 Higher Level courses from a list of courses offered in the 6 IB subject areas.

  14. WHAT IS THE COST FOR IB AT St. PAUL? • Grade 9 Pre-IB = Free! • Grade 10 Pre-IB = Free! • Grade 11 IB (Year 1) = $1,200 • Grade 12 IB (Year 2) = $1,200

  15. WOULD YOU LIKE TO APPLY to St. PAUL? • Grade 9 Pre-IB – up to 100 seats to be filled.

  16. St. PAUL PRE-I.B. APPLICATION PROCESS WHAT ARE WE LOOKING FOR? • Academic achievement (Grade 7 Final Report Card) • Grade 7 Learning Skills and Work Habits (incl. interpersonal skills) that translate into a grading of Excellent, Good, Satisfactory, Unsatisfactory. • Admission Test – SSAT (Upper Level) (an aptitude test which measures the ability to solve mathematics problems, to use language, and to comprehend what is read). • Grade 7 Report comments

  17. SECONDARY SCHOOL ADMISSION TEST-UPPER LEVEL

  18. HOW DO I STUDY FOR SSAT-UPPER LEVEL TEST? • Do not place too much stress on your child and have them ‘study’ for the test. Getting acquainted with the format may be a good idea (please Google search for the formats of the test or visit www.ssat.org ). • You can also visit www.prepskills.com ( the company that will administer our SSAT test). There are also preparation/study books available (bookstores, online bookstores). • We do not endorse any study materials.

  19. PRELIMINARY APPLICATION TIMELINE • Go to St. Paul I.B. Diploma Programme • Download the 2017-2018 St. PAUL Pre IB Preliminary Application Package • October 31– Pre-IB Preliminary Applications with Grade 7 final Report Card due (in person only –> Student Services Office-Guidance). • November 11 (Saturday) – Secondary School Admission Test-Upper Level • November 29 – Offers of admission announced. • December 15 – Deadline for Acceptance/Decline Form to be faxed. • December 20 - Full applications due date. • PLEASE NOTE THAT THE RESULT ANNOUNCEMENT AND LATER DATES ARE TENTATIVE. THEY DEPEND ON US BEING ABLE TO PROCESS THE DATA BY THE DATES.

  20. HOW DO I CHECK MY APPLICATION STATUS? • Please create a nine-digit numerical PIN (it is part of the Preliminary Application). • We will use this PIN to let you know the status of your application on our web site St. Paul I.B. Diploma Programme Information • We will e-mail offers of admissions (please enter your e-mail legibly on the Preliminary Application).

  21. PRELIMINARY APPLICATION INFORMATION

  22. PRELIMINARY APPLICATION STEPS

  23. PRELIMINARY APPLICATION FORM

  24. PRELIMINARY APPLICATION – PRIVATE SCHOOLS ONLY

  25. PRELIMINARY APPLICATION – PRIVATE SCHOOLS ONLY

  26. IB DP BOUNDARIESFOR ALL SCHOOLS IN DUFFERIN-PEEL

  27. BUSSING TO SCHOOL Bussingis provided only to students who have been identified as gifted by the Dufferin-Peel Catholic District School Board IPRC (The Identification, Placement, and Review Committee). Free-seat policy: If there is a free seat on a bus passing through your neighbourhood (the bus cannot change its stops), you may apply for a free seat (in September). Very limited number of seats are available.

  28. CONTACTING THE SCHOOL • Please check our website for information frequently: St. Paul I.B. Diploma Programme • Email massimo.giannobile@dpcdsb.org. • Please understand that our secretaries and the coordinator cannot handle the volume of phone calls we get regarding Pre-IB and IB.

  29. DATES TO REMEMBER • November 1, 2017 – Pre-IB Preliminary Applications due together with the final Grade 7 Provincial Report Card (in person only -> Student Services Office (Guidance) – 8:30 AM to 2:00 PM). • November 11– SSAT (Upper Level) - Admission Test at 9:00 AM • November 29 – Offers of admission announced. • December 15– Deadline for Acceptance/Decline Form to delivered to Guidance. • December 20 -- Full application due date delivered to Guidance • Thank you…Questions?

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