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Agenda• Overview of the IB Diploma Programme
• Reasons to choose the IB Diploma Programme
• Frequently asked questions
• Graduation destinations and entry requirements
The IB Diploma Programme (DP) is an academically challenging and balanced programme of education with final examinations that prepares students, aged 16 to 19, for success at university and life beyond. It has been designed to address the intellectual, social, emotional and physical well-being of students. The programme has gained recognition and respect from the world’s leading universities.
The Diploma Programme prepares students for effective participation in a rapidly evolving and increasingly global society.
What is the IB Diploma Programme?
Curriculum
1 The Extended Essay
2 Theory of Knowledge
3 Creativity, Activity and Service (CAS)
The Core
• Complete 3 courses at the HL level
➢ Students opt for HL in Math and Sciences entering grade 11
• Follow 6 courses in all
➢ Usually 3 HL and 3 SL
• Successfully complete the requirements of the Core:
➢ Active involvement in CAS throughout the programme
➢ TOK presentation and paper
➢ Extended Essay
*In Year 2, candidates can complete courses only and not follow the full Diploma
IB DP Curriculum at LCC – Requirements*
Group 1: English Group 4: Chemistry or Physics or Biology
Group 2: French (other options available)
Group 5: Math or Math Studies
Group 3: Philosophy or Economics or Global Politics or Psychology or Business Management or ITGS*
*Online Courses
Group 6: Visual Art or Music or Film (or additional elective from Group 3 or Group 4)
IB DP Curriculum at LCC – Subject Groups
Inquirers
Knowledgeable
Thinkers
Risk-Takers
Caring
Open-Minded
Balanced
Communicators
Principled
Reflective
Characteristics of the IB students
• Universal recognition
• Advanced credit
• Research & inquiry skills
• Effective time management
• Proven readiness & success
Why choose the IB Diploma Programme?
Ideal preparation for university/college
• The overall grade averages in grades 11 and 12 have been approximately 83% for the past 10 years, which match the LCC averages on five ministry exams. For the three years that the IBDP has been offered, the overall averages have been 86.5%.
• When using the IB Schools of Ontario conversion scale, the converted LCC IB exam average (5.3) is 87%.
• So while averages in some courses may be a little higher and others a little lower than 87%, overall the grades appear to be both fair and accurate.
Are IB DP grades fair and accurate?
Subject Level LCC 2-Year Avg IB World Avg
ENG HL 88 81
SL 84 84.5
FRE HL 91.5 86.5
SL 93 83
ECO HL 91 85.6
SL 88 80
PHIL HL 86.5 83
SL 90.5 80
BIO SL 90.5 75
CHEM HL 77 77
SL 82 71.5
PHYS HL 86 79.5
SL 89.5 73.5
MATH HL 85 76.5
SL 80 76
Course Averages
• The IB Diploma Programme is a challenging programme that does place additional demands on students, including the Theory of Knowledge (presentation and paper), Extended Essay and Higher Level course requirements.
• However, all students in grade 11 will do a research paper, presentation and CAS as part of our program.
• Most grade 11 classes combine IB and QEP students.
• To the extent that is possible, we are always working to make improvements to alleviate some of the stress imposed by the programme. That said, the rigours experienced by students are often more attributable to the Quebec ministry requirements, such as scientific math (equivalent to Ontario grade 12 Advanced Functions), as opposed to the IB Programme itself.
Is the DP too challenging?
• A number of independent studies conducted by universities in the US and Canada concluded that IB students are well prepared for the demands of university compared to non-IB students. The studies also indicated higher university graduation rates for IB compared to non-IB students.
• In particular, a study conducted by the University of British Columbia concluded that the mean first year average of North American IB students is 4.35% higher than other North American secondary school students.
• In a survey that we conducted among our first cohort of IB students, 94% reported that the IB Programme was excellent preparation for university and 81% reported that their grades either went up or stayed the same in first year.*
• On average students see a 10 point drop in their first year of university (source: Martinello & Finnie, Brock University)
Does taking the IB DP prepare students for the rigours of university?
• Every university and programme has its own admission requirements that will vary. UBC, for example, places a premium on IB students.
• In our survey of our IB graduates, 76% reported that the IB Diploma was instrumental in gaining admission to the university of their choice.
• In a 2014 survey conducted by the National Association for College Admission Counselling (NACAC), success in college preparatory courses and strength of academic curriculum are considered to be two of the top three most important factors in college admission decisions *
* https://www.nacacnet.org/globalassets/documents/publications/research/soca_chapter3.pdf
What impact does the IB have on university admission?
• Whether or not a student gets advanced credits depends on the university, the IB courses completed, final IB exam grades and the programme to which the student has applied. McGill, for example, may give up to 30 credits (one academic year), while UBC gives first year credit based on performance in higher level IB courses (and some standard level courses.)
• In our survey of IB graduates, 77% said they received university credits for IB courses.
Do students get advanced credits for the IB Diploma?
1. Does entry into IB Courses mean that students have to stay for grade 12?➢ No. Students will be very well prepared for CEGEP study and will receive their Quebec High School Leaving at the end of grade 11. However, they do have the option to stay for grade 12 and gain an IB Diploma or take a combination of IB courses and Grade 12 courses.
2. Will LCC still be admitting students directly into grade 12?
➢ Yes. Students will be admitted directly into grade 12 from other schools. However, these students will not be able to earn an IB Diploma. There may be an opportunity to complete IB courses, e.g., IB economics.
3. Are options decreased for students not in the IB stream?
➢ No. There is still a wide range of options available to all students in grade 11. In some subjects they will take courses with IB students.
Other FAQ
4. Does completing the IB Diploma guarantee my child entry to McGill?➢ No. McGill and all other universities offer places based on how students fare in their IB courses.
➢ To find entry requirements for universities simply Google ‘IB admission requirements’ and the university name.
➢ IB students are not considered to be international students by McGill or any other university.
5. Are there extra costs involved in IB?➢ There is no cost for participation in the programme. The only additional costs are for the online courses and the Extended Essay online.
➢ Other costs include the Year 2 examination costs. These are only payable in the grade 12 year.
6. Will IB mean that my child cannot take part in the co-curricular life of the school?➢ No, through the CAS component students are mandated to be involved in co-curricular activities. However, the IB Diploma Programme is challenging and requires students to stay on top of their studies.
FAQ (cont’d)
International Baccalaureate: University Admission Offers
• Overall average of at least 85% in grade 10
• At least 85% in the courses (or pre-requisite courses) the candidate intends pursuing at the HL. A mark of 88% is required to follow HL courses in science and math.
• Demonstrates self-motivation with strong critical thinking skills
• Demonstrates aspects of the Learner Profile
• Demonstrates ability to pursue an independent research project in grade 10
• Demonstrates proactive commitment to Creativity, Activity, and Service (CAS) in grade 10
In 2016-17 approximately half the grade 11 class is following the IB Programme
LCC Admission Requirements
• www.lcc/ibdp
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