International Baccalaureate At Highland Secondary

IB Schools Worldwide 902,000 IB students worldwide 3100 IB schools in 140 countries 139 Diploma schools in Canada 15 IB schools in BC 2 Diploma schools on Vancouver Island

 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. What is IB?

 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 IB Diploma Program

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

 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 Key Features of IB

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

The IB Learner Profile

Inquirers Knowledgeable Thinkers Communicators Principled Open- minded Caring Risk- takers Balanced Reflective

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

A Typical IB Course HISTORY Hours Content Assessment HISTORY SL 150 Hours Content Assessment HISTORY HL 240 Hours Content Assessment

 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 Opportunities for Graduates

Timeline for Implementation Honours courses Teacher training Spring 2011 Application B April 2011 External team assessment Nov 2011 IB status decision Jan 2012 IB Diploma Program begins Sept 2012

Fees 135$ student fees 92$ examination fees Application Process student achievementteacher recommendationstudent essayinterview Fees and Application Process

Highland Website: web.sd71.bc.ca/highland IB Website Leave your Keeping You Posted