IB Diploma Programme (Grades 11 & 12)

The IB Diploma model is based on the pattern of no single country while incorporating the best of many. It has been designed as a comprehensive two-year course of study in Grades 11 and 12, that will allow its graduates to fulfill the Ontario diploma requirements and complete the International Baccalaureate components in preparation for international examinations.

The curriculum is displayed in the shape of a circle with six academic areas surrounding the core. Subjects are studied concurrently over the two years and students are required to take courses from both the Humanities and the Sciences. Students are required to select one subject from each of the six subject groups. At least three and not more than four are taken at the higher level (HL), meaning that the course represents a minimum of 240 teaching hours. Standard level (SL) courses cover 150 hours. HL courses are studied in greater depth while SL courses offer a broad exploration during the two year programme. Students are encouraged to specialize in courses they consider to be strengths while meeting the challenges of subjects that they may not normally have taken. The Science-oriented student must also learn a second language, while the Humanities-oriented student must learn about laboratory procedures.

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