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Victoria Park Collegiate Institute Grade 9/10 Admissions Informationfor 2017‐2018

IB@VP:

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What is the IB? Established by the International Baccalaureate Organization (a non‐profit foundation) located in Geneva, Switzerland in 1960 as a pre‐university diploma

International standards Integrated curriculum with a global focus International admission credential to university There are over 2,310 IB schools in 136 countries currently offering the Diploma Programme

Canada has 169 Diploma Programme IB schools Canada boasts the second highest number of IBDP candidates – over 10,000

Worldwide, almost 150,000 Diploma Candidates wrote IB examinations in 2016

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Appeal of the IB Standardized program of study recognized around the world.

All courses reviewed and upgraded on a five year cycle.

Recent studies on IB Diploma Programme graduates in university confirm they perform well and have significantly higher grade point averages (GPAs) and higher graduation rates than other students.

Scores on IB assessments are also a significant predictor of performance in university.

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Advantages of the IB Diploma A challenge to highly motivated students Eases access to international universities A well‐rounded, academically enriched education Affords an environment in which to work with other motivated, academically‐inclined students

A global focus within the curriculumQualifies IB diploma holders for advanced standing at university: transfer credits for Higher Level subjects with IB Final Result of 5 or higher

May enhance scholarship applications

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Is IB for you? You want a challenging academic curriculum

You are already involved in your community and in extra‐curricular activities

You are self‐motivated and diligent 

You have excellent time management and organization skills

You are achieving Level 4 in all subjects

You plan to attend university in Canada or elsewhere

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IB Learner Profile An  IB student plans to attend university (possibly outside Canada). 

A prime requirement is that the student is personally motivated to pursue a rigorous and challenging curriculum.

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IB Diploma Requirements• One Subject from

each of Groups 1-5 • Sixth Subject from

either Group 3 or 4 (VP does not offer Group 6 – Arts )3 Core Components:• Theory of Knowledge:

Course and Final Essay• C.A.S. Activities• Extended Essay

1

2 3

4 5

6

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IB@VP Preparatory ProgrammeGrade 9  Grade 10

English French  Mathematics Science Geography Computer Science OR Civics and Careers (Grade 10 courses) 

Arts Option: Music, Visual Art or Drama

Physical Education

English  French (2 Courses: Gr 10 & 11)

Mathematics  Science Canadian History  Economics or Geography (Grade 11)

Computer Science (Grade 11) OR Civics and Careers OR another Academic option (Grade 10 or 11)

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IB Preparatory Course Flowchart

English ENG1D7

Math MPM1D7

Science SNC1D7

French FSF1D7

Geography CGC1D7

Academic Arts: Music, Drama, or Visual Art

English ENG2D7

French FSF3U7French FSF2D7

Math MPM2D7

Science SNC2D7

Computer StudiesICS3U7

IB Prep Option : Computer Studies

ICS2O7

Geography OR Economics CGW3U7 OR CIE3U7

History CHC 2D7

1 Academic Option: Civics and Careers, Arts, Phys Ed,

Business, Social Sciences, Tech

Grade 9 Grade 10

Academic Phys Ed: Healthy Active Living

OR

Note: Civics and Careers may also be taken in summer school after Grade 9

Students may wish to take a Grade 11 Academic science course in summer school after Grade 10

Civics and CareersCGC2O1/CVC2O1

OR

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IB Diploma Requirements 3 Higher Level (HL) and 3 Standard Level (SL)

courses SL courses: 2 credits, examined in the junior (11) or

senior (12) year, most like Academic Grade 12HL courses: 2-4 credits, examined in the senior year HL courses are like taking Grade 12 and first year

university at the same time: most universities grant transfer credits for HL course achievement at IB Level 5 or higher

Core Components are completed during Grades 11 and 12

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Requirements at Victoria Park6 Subjects

1 Language A: English (HL) Required 1 Language B: French (SL) Required 1 Mathematics (HL or SL) Required 1‐2 Individual and Society: Economics (HL or SL) OR Geography (SL); History (HL) 

1‐2 Experimental Sciences: Chemistry (HL or SL), Physics(SL) OR Biology(SL), Computer Science (HL or SL) 

Students must take either 2 Individual and Society or 2 Science subjects to meet the six subject requirement

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Requirements at Victoria ParkCore Components Theory of Knowledge Course                         completed in Year 1 (Grade 11)

Theory of Knowledge  Group                        Workshops, Individual                                  Consultations and Essay                                 completed in Year 2 (Grade 12)

Extended Essay Group Workshops                               in June of Year 1, Individual Supervision and Essay completed in February of Year 2 

Creativity, Activity, Service Activities: continuous in both Years, completed in April of Year 2

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IB Programme @ VPYear 1 (11)                             Year 2 (12)

English French B (Grade 12 course)SL

Mathematics HL (2 courses) OR SL *(1 course, with History)

Theory of Knowledge Economics OR Geography*

(Grade 12 course)SL

Chemistry Physics* OR Biology* History* (with SL Math)

One or two Standard Level (SL) exams are written in Year 1

English A Literature HL Math SL or HL(Calculus) History* HL(with SL Math ) Physics* SL OR Biology* SL

Students may choose ONE HL subject from: Chemistry* SL or HL Economics* HL Computer Science* SL or HL

* Indicates choices – courses total 8 in Year 1, and 7 or 8 in Year 2

One or two SL exams and three or four Higher Level (HL) exams are written in Year 2

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IB Years 1 and 2 Course Flowchart

English ENG3U7

Math MCR3U7

Biology SBI3U7

French B FSF4U7

Geography CGW4U7

ENG4U7

MHF4U7

SNC4U7

ICS4U7

Economics CIA4U7

CHY 4U7

Grade 11 Grade 12

With HL History

With SL Math

Students may choose to take a Grade 12 Academic course in summer school after Grade 11

ETS4U7

Math MCR3UP

MCV4U7MDM4U7

Chemistry SCH3U7

Physics SPH3U7

MHF4UP MCV4UP

History CHA3U7

SCH4U7

SCH4UP

HL

HL

SL

HL

SL

SBI4U7

SPH4U7

SL

SL

SL Examined OR BBB4U7OR HL

CPW 4U7HL

HL or SLComputer Science ICS 3U7 (taken in Gr 10)

HL

Maximum Courses per year: 8

SL Examined

Theory of Knowledge HZT 4U7

OR

SL Examined

SL

OR

OR

OR

OR

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General FAQs How much homework will I have?  At least one half to one hour per IB Prep class per day = 2‐4 hours.

What does IB cost?  The TDSB currently offers IB free of charge to qualified students.

What if I have difficulty in a subject?  All teachers have times for extra help. If you need more, there are subject clubs, STYLE after school help, and Peer Tutoring after school, for up to 2 subjects.

Can I apply for IB when I am in Grade 10 for Grade 11? 

No, unless you are already in IB at another school and/or Grade 11 course prerequisites are met.

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General FAQs What are the criteria for advancing into Years 1 and 2 from IB Prep? 

Minimum of 70% in IB Prep Courses. Do I have to take French?  Oui. Bien sûr! What if I want to transfer to the Academic program?  You may change pathways at VP by choosing Academic or Open courses for the following year during the yearly registration period in February. Mid‐year changes are not usually possible. School/program transfers are at the discretion of the receiving school.

Is IB Semestered?  Only IB Preparatory (9‐10)is fully semestered. IB (11‐12) is full year.

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FAQs for Applicants to Grade 9 What is the Math test like?  A GAUSS contest. Try the samples on the CEMC website.  Ours is based on both Gr. 7 and Gr 8 tests.

What are the rules for the test?  You will have one hour to complete it, you may use a calculator, and you are not expected to show your work – it is multiple choice. You may use extra paper supplied for calculations.

When is the Math test and how do I sign up? Tuesday Nov. 29 at 8:30 am and 3:00 pm. Online registration will be on our website tomorrow.

NOTE: We cannot accommodate parents or guardians in our building or parking areas during the Math test. Please make appropriate travel arrangements. 

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FAQs for Applicants to Grade 9 When will I know if I am invited for an interview?   We will send emails to all invitees on or before Dec 2nd. Please monitor the email address which you have provided to us, including junk and spam inboxes.

What are the criteria for being invited to interview?  You must achieve: 70% or higher on the Math test (level 3 and up) have subject averages of 80% or higher on Gr 7 report cards and ‘progressing well or very well’ on Gr 8 progress report

Level 3‐4 on the essay based on Gr 7/8 Writing expectations.

What’s the essay about? You, and how you are a good candidate for IB. Go to the IBO website and read the Learner Profile, choose 3‐4 attributes, then write about your personal qualities using your activities and achievements as evidence.

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Grade 9 IB Applications Register online at www.victoriaparkci.ca for the Grade 9 Entrance Math Test on Nov. 29, 2016, either for 8:30 or 3:00. 

Arrive for the Math Test by either 8:10 am or 2:40 pm at the latest. Bring: your Application Essay; Gr 7 final and Gr 8 progress report card copies; a non‐graphing calculator; non‐mechanical pencils; erasers.Note: Application essays and report card copies will not    be returned.

Successful applicants will be contacted by email by Dec 2nd. If contacted, call our Guidance office to arrange a family interview between Dec. 5, 2016 and Jan. 27, 2017. 

Complete an IB application package (available after Nov 18th

from www.victoriaparkci.ca) All applicants invited to interview must complete an Optional Attendance form. 

Bring all required application documents to the interview. 

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Grade 10 IB Applications(very limited spaces available)

Complete an IB application package(download and print from www.victoriaparkci.ca). 

All applicants must complete an Optional Attendance form. Grade 9s applying for Grade 10 must submit their Grade 8 final report card and latest report card from Grade 9. 

Applicants to Gr 10 do not complete Course selection form. Call (416) 395‐3310 X 20040 (Guidance) to book an appointment for the family interview. 

PLEASE DO NOT CALL THE IB COORDINATOR TO REGISTER(Due to call volume, your call may not be answered)

Attend family interview: Jan 30 or 31, 2017.

Bring all required application documents to the interview.


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