1. Are you IB?
Seaquam IB

2. Do you … like being challenged and motivated?
like discussing or debating concepts?
enjoy a stimulating classroom environment?
like to question?
enjoy learning concepts in greater depth rather than just memorizing?
want to be better prepared for post- secondary studies?
enjoy service-oriented activities?
want to improve your writing?
want to improve your communication skills?

3. If the answer is yes to any of these questions…..
The IB Diploma Programme may be for you!

4. Connect to the IB and Connect to the World (www.ibo.org)

5. The IB Diploma Programme
We offer both the Full IB Diploma Programme of studies, as well as individual IB Diploma Courses
Every course is completed over a two year period beginning in grade 11 (so, over both grades 11 and 12)

6. IB – The Full Diploma Programme

7. Diploma Programme Assessment
The final awarding of the IB Diploma is based on the combined total marks (on a scale of 1 to 7) for each of the six courses, plus 3 additional points awarded based on the completion of the Extended Essay (EE), Creativity, Action & Service (CAS) hours, and the Theory of Knowledge (TOK) course
Marks of 5 or above in individual HL courses are generally eligible for post-secondary credit
A score of 24 is necessary to receive the Diploma, although this is only awarded if the core components are completed to a satisfactory level

8. Diploma Programme Courses
Students in the Diploma Programme have choices of courses from six areas
They must choose one course in each of Groups 1 to 5; their sixth course can come from Group 6 or an additional course from Groups 2 to 4
Students take three HL (higher level) courses and three SL (standard level) courses

9. Diploma Programme Offerings
Group 1: Studies in language and literature
English (HL)
Group 2: Language acquisition
French B (SL)
Spanish ab initio (SL)
Japanese ab initio (SL)
Group 3: Individuals and societies
20th Century European History (HL)
Psychology (HL)
Group 4: Experimental sciences
Biology (HL)
Physics (SL)
Chemistry (HL/SL)
Sports, Exercise & Health Science (SL)
Group 5: Mathematics
Mathematics (SL)
Group 6: The arts
Music (SL)
Visual Arts (HL/SL)

10. Core Components of the Diploma Programme
In addition to their six Diploma Programme courses, full Diploma Programme students must also complete:
A Theory of Knowledge course (TOK) – taught over two years
Creativity, Activity and Service (CAS) – minimum 150 hours
An Extended Essay (EE) research paper on a topic of their choice
**All three components must be completed in addition to the six courses of study in order to receive an IB Diploma

11. Full Diploma Course Selections
Courses offered at the Higher Level (HL) are as follows:
English: Literature
History of Europe and the Middle East
Psychology
Biology
Chemistry
Visual Arts
These courses comprise up to 240 hours of instruction over the course of two years

12. Full Diploma Course Selections
Courses offered at the Standard Level (SL) are as follows:
French B (must have French 8,9, 10 to enrol)
Spanish ab initio (beginner’s – less than two year’s experience)
Japanese ab initio (beginner’s – less than two year’s experience)
Chemistry
Physics
Sports Exercise and Health Sciences
Math
Music
**these courses must meet at least 150 hours of instruction over two years, but in reality receive close to 200 hours.

13. IB Diploma Courses (formerly certificate)
Students undertake Diploma Courses for post-secondary credit or for advanced preparation in post secondary areas
Usually these are completed at the Higher Level (HL) as only HL courses receive direct post secondary transfer credit
Transfer credit for specific institutions can be found by looking up the ‘BC Transfer Guide’ or by checking the IBO website (

14. Diploma Courses Options - HL
Courses that can be taken as individual diploma courses for direct credit are as follows:
English Literature HL
History of Europe HL
Psychology HL
Biology HL
Chemistry HL
Visual Arts HL

15. Diploma Courses Options - SL
Some Diploma Courses at the SL Level can be taken as Diploma Courses subjects:
Physics SL
Sports, Exercise and Health Sciences SL
Music SL
TOK
CAS
Extended Essay
SL COURSE TAKEN IN THIS MANNER ARE COMPLETED OVER TWO YEARS AND ARE INTENDED AS PREPARATORY WORK OR EARLY EXPOSURE TO POST-SECONDARY CURRICULUM
THEY DO NOT EARN DIRECT CREDIT AT THE POST- SECONDARY LEVEL

16. Seaquam Teachers by Subject Area
English – Mr. Glass, Mr. Onukwulu, Ms. Moser Languages – Mme. Mostert (French), Mme. Charette (Spanish), M. Cassino (Spanish), Mrs. Yamazaki (Japanese) History – Mrs. Ballantyne Psychology – Ms. Matthews Biology – Mrs. Benabo Physics – Mr. Barber, Mr. Grant Chemistry – Mrs. Stephenson Sports, Exercise & Health Science – Mr. Vasconcelos Math – Mr. Zamar, Mr. Wong Music – Mrs. Sparrow-Ng Visual Arts – Mr. Emmett CAS – Mr. Tereposky TOK – Mr. Mundy, Ms. Dempster Extended Essay – Ms. Matthews

17. The Learner Profile – what we work to develop

18. Education for a Better World (www.ibo.org)

19. Potential IB Students – what we want to see
Students applying to the IB Diploma Programme (full or Diploma Courses) should demonstrate some the following qualities:
Able to communicate well in oral and written work
Strong record of consistent attendance
Good work habits
High level of participation in class
Willingness to work outside of school hours on school events
An ability to manage time
Willingness to seek extra assistance on own time as needed
Some involvement in activities outside of school
An awareness of and interest in current events both locally and internationally

20. Application Process Two step procedure:
Complete the Common Application
Fill out either a full Diploma supplement or a Diploma courses supplement – NOT BOTH
All areas of the application must be completed, and only complete applications will be accepted
Forms are available at
Application deadline is February 6, 2017

21. Application Process con’t
Once an application is downloaded:
Please ensure that all parts are complete
Please enclose the non-refundable application, IB candidate registration and ManageBac fees of $400
After the application is handed in:
Applications will be reviewed
An interview time will be given to the student
Once the interview is complete, the applications will be reviewed once again and acceptance letters will be generated (prior to Spring Break)
All fees are non-refundable once accepted into the program
Please pay attention and record relevant fee dates as noted in the application

22. Contact Information
Check out Seaquam’s IB website for information on the program
Inquiries about the program can be sent to the IB Diploma Programme Coordinator
(Ms. Matthews) OR (Mr. Wong)
please rather than phone for a prompt reply