1. Monarch Park Collegiate IB Diploma Program
Jacqueline Allen IB Diploma Program Coordinator

3. IB Prep, Grade 9 Courses:
Math, English, Science, Geography, French, Health and Physical Education, Choice of Art, Civics/Careers,
Grade 10, IB-Prep Courses: Math, English, Science, History, French, elective courses, Grade 11 Psychology

4. *20 hours of community service - either in school or out of school
Grade 9 and 10 Extracurricular Requirement:
*20 hours of community service - either in school or out of school  
*must join at least one school team or club

5. The Whole IB Program LEADS TO: The IB Prep Program: Grades 9 & 10
The IB Diploma Program: Grades & 12

7. 3 Higher Level (HL) Subjects 3 Standard Level (SL) Subjects
IB Diploma =
3 Higher Level (HL) Subjects +
3 Standard Level (SL) Subjects
The Core

8. Students take 6 of these 7 subjects
IB Diploma Subjects offered at Monarch Park that are taken through both Grades 11 and 12:
Students take 6 of these 7 subjects
1. English Literature (HL)
2. French (SL)- completed by end of Gr. 11 year
3. Mathematics (SL) or Math Studies (SL)
4. Psychology (SL) or (HL)
5. Biology (SL) or (HL)
6. Chemistry (HL)
7. Film Studies (SL) or (HL)

9. CORE ELEMENTS of the IB DIPLOMA:
*Theory of Knowledge
*Extended Essay (3000 – 4000 word essay)
*CAS: a balanced portfolio of:
Creativity Activity Service
(Includes experience and reflection.)

10. See the IB Learner Profile on the next slide.
FAQ’s 1. Who tends to be successful in the IB Prep/IB Diploma Program at MPC?
See the IB Learner Profile on the next slide.

12. 2. How does the IB Program prepare students for university
2. How does the IB Program prepare students for university? See PDF on our school website: 10 Reasons Why the IB Program is Ideal University Preparation

14. 3. University entrance statistics?
See the statistics and feedback from the 2016 graduating IB class posted on our school website.

15. 4. What if my grades are lower when taking the full IB Diploma than if I just did the regular high school diploma?
*Component scoring takes the harder level/load of work into consideration and is favourable to the students’ marks.
*Quote by Andrew Arida, UBC’s Associate Registrar & Director, Undergraduate Admissions and Student Recruitment & Advising:
“People should be a lot less worried about getting into University and a lot more concerned with doing well at University once you get there… and the IB Diploma is a very strong predictor of success at University.”

16. Last year: 158 applications received.
5. How many applications do you usually receive? How many Grade 9’s are accepted into the program?
Last year: 158 applications received.
We accept up to 62 Grade 9 IB Prep students. (intentionally small program)

17. 6. What is the retention policy?
Students must achieve at least 75% in each subject to remain in the
IB-Prep or IB Programs.

18. STEP 1: Application Package *Course selection form
*Optional attendance form
*Report Cards – Grade 7 Midterm, Grade 7 Final, Grade 8 Interim.
*Character reference letter - geared to the IB Prep Program
*Due: December 15th, 2016 at 4:00

19. *Essay: choice of two questions
STEP 2: Entrance Assessment
*Essay: choice of two questions
*Questionnaire about learning and thinking (review the IB Learner Profile beforehand)

20. ALL INTERVIEWS TAKE PLACE ON SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 4th, 2017
STEP 3: Interview * Personal Presentation that demonstrates at least 3 Learner Traits from the IB Learner Profile. 3 minutes maximum.
*Interview Panel asks student questions
ALL INTERVIEWS TAKE PLACE ON SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 4th, 2017

21. Thank you for your time and interest this evening!
Application packages for the
IB Prep Program are found at
monarchparkcollegiate.ca
under the “Programs” tab.