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International BaccalaureateInternational Baccalaureate
IIBB
•Direction: We value perseverance: setting and pursuing goals and developing leadership skills.
•Exploration: We value inquiry: being academically dedicated, thoughtful, intellectual risk-takers who consider both global and local issues.
•Inclusion: We value balance: supporting all members of our community, inclusive of language, culture, and background.
•Compassion: We value service: striving to be caring, empathetic citizens.
The Compass Represents Our Four Core Values:
“Some students hope for success”
“Others work for it!”
IIBB
•What is I.B.?
•Who goes into I.B.?
•What do they get out of it?
IIBB
•2,200 schools•568,000 students•in 125 countries•70,000 teachers plus parents, staff, examiners and other colleagues
a global community of
.… and growing
IB CommunityIB CommunityIIBB
• Five Winnipeg Schools offer the I.B. Program• No extra cost to Parents
IIBB
• A two year program
• A highly respected common curriculum
• University credentials
International BaccalaureateInternational BaccalaureateIIBB
IB Learner ProfileIB Learner Profile
“The aim of all IB programmes is to develop internationally minded people who, recognizing their common humanity and shared guardianship of the planet, help to create a better and more peaceful world.”
IIBB
ChoiceChoice• Schools: Choose courses and
framework for the Program
• Teachers: Choose topics and curriculum options
• Students: Choose parts of assessment, and are given the opportunity to demonstrate what they know and can do
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• External - 4000 examiners
• Worldwide Moderation and Standardization
• Internal - Evaluated by teachers at the school
• Special training for teachers
Assessment
International BaccalaureateInternational BaccalaureateIIBB
• University bound
• Academically motivated
• Intellectually curious
• Active, compassionate and lifelong learner
Who is the I.B. Who is the I.B. Student?Student?IIBB
• Pre-university diploma
• International admissions credential
• International standards
• International perspective
• University credits
What Do They Get What Do They Get Out of It?Out of It?IIBB
Language A1English
Language• French• Spanish• Japanese• Français
Experimental Sciences• Physics• Chemistry• Biology
Arts & Electives• A 2nd Science• Computer Science• Music Production• Theatre Arts
Individuals &
Societies• History
Mathematics
• Extended Essay• Theory of Knowledge• Creativity, Action, Service
IB CurriculumIB CurriculumIIBB
International BaccalaureateInternational BaccalaureateIIBB
• Take 3 Higher Level (HL) and 3 Standard Level (SL) CoursesOne course from each Subject Group Higher Level – 240 hours Standard Level – 150 hoursComplete central elements: EE, CAS, ToK
IB Diploma Requirements
• Higher Level – English, History, Physics, Biology, Music, Français
• Standard Level – Math, Chemistry, Second Language, Computer Science, Theatre Arts, French, Spanish, Japanese
IB CurriculumIB CurriculumIIBB
• 7 Excellent 96+%
• 6 Outstanding 90 – 95%
• 5 Very Good 80 – 89%
• 4 Good 70 – 79%
• 3 Mediocre 60 – 69%
• 2 Marginal / Weak
• 1 Very weak
Equivalent to Success in Regular Program
I.B. Diploma – 24 points
IB GradesIB GradesIIBB
• Teachers and examiners in partnership
• Standards applied equally to all schools
• Criterion referenced grading system
• Consistency from one year to the next
• Student control over many aspects of assessment
AssessmentAssessmentIIBB
• Good writing and oral skills
• Literary heritage with an international perspective
• World Literature essays
• Oral Presentation all schools
The Academic The Academic
SubjectsSubjects IIBBLanguage A1—English
• European connections
• Individual and Society
• The wider world
The Academic The Academic
SubjectsSubjects IIBBHistory
• Chemistry (SL)
• Physics (HL)
• Biology (HL)
• Practical Laboratory skills
• Collaborative learning
• Moral and ethical issues
• Social Responsibility
The Academic The Academic
SubjectsSubjects IIBBExperimental
Sciences
• Pre-Calculus
• Calculus
• Portfolios
Mathematics
The Academic The Academic
SubjectsSubjects IIBB
• French B
• Français
• Spanish
• Japanese
• Written and spoken communication
• Oral exams
The Academic The Academic
SubjectsSubjects IIBB2nd Language
• Practical production
• Creativity
Music or Theatre Arts IB
The Academic The Academic
SubjectsSubjects IIBB
• Critical Thinking
• International Perspective
• Learn to Think; Think to Learn
Theory of KnowledgeTheory of Knowledge IIBB
• Independent research with School Support
• Research and writing skills expected by universities
Extended EssayExtended Essay IIBBStudent Selected Topic for
Investigation
University Grade University Grade ConversionsConversions
A+ A B+ B
7 6 5 4
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• Tier I 43 – 45 pts $2800• Tier II 40 – 42 pts $2500• Tier III 37 – 39 pts $2200• Tier IV 34 – 36 pts $1900• Tier V 31 – 33 pts $1600• Tier VI 28 – 30 pts $1300• Tier VII 25 – 27pts $1100
Entrance ScholarshipsEntrance Scholarships
University of Manitoba University of Manitoba IIBB IB Scholarship
Enhancements:
$250 for HL 7’s
$200 for HL 6’s
$150 for HL 5’s
$200 for SL 7’s
• $2250 Scholarship
• 30 pts
• No grades below 4
Entrance ScholarshipsEntrance ScholarshipsUniversity of Winnipeg University of Winnipeg IIBB
Credit Recognition Credit Recognition Policies Policies IIBB
U of Winnipeg• Higher Level Courses
• Minimum mark of 5• Student’s Choice: English, Français, History, Physics, Biology, Music
U of Manitoba• Higher Level Courses
• Minimum Mark of 4• Student’s Choice: English, Français, History, Physics, Biology
• English• Mathematics• Science• Geography• Second Language• Phys. Ed. & Health
(One Option)
Grade 10 - “Pre I.B. Grade 10 - “Pre I.B.
Year” Year” IIBB8 Credits
• Science• Géographie• Français• Mathématiques
French Immersion
Credit Recognition Policies Credit Recognition Policies What Do They Get Out of It? What Do They Get Out of It? IIBB
Diploma• Entire Program
IIBBCertificate
• Special Areas of Interest
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Grade 11 & 12 IB
• Creative/Action/Service
• Responsible compassionate
citizens
• Willingness to share
150 Hour Component
C.A.S. C.A.S. IIBB
• Art and Drama explore a wide variety of techniques and mediums
• “G” level is for general interest
• “S” level is more challenging
• Art/Drama 40S are accredited university entrance courses
• Theatre Arts 32SIB September 2009
IIBB The ArtsThe Arts
• Art Gallery
• Drama Productions
• Musical Theatre
• Improv Games
IIBB The ArtsThe Arts
• Concert Band• Choir • Music
Production• Music
Production I.B
• Guitar• Prodigy• Jazz Band• Music
Exchange Trips
IIBB MusicMusic
• Lifetime Sports
• Interschool
• Intramural
• Recreational Clubs
IIBB SportsSports
IIBB SportsSports
• Career Symposium• Cinémental• City/Provincial Page Program• Cultural Circle -Aboriginal perspective• Culture Club • Christmas Concert• Dances • Debating ( English & French ) • Drama & Musical Productions • Encounters with Canada • Environmental & Social Awareness • Fashion Show • Forum for Young Canadians• Graduation Committee• Great Escape - Grade 11 I.B. • Interschool Sports • Intramural Sports• Key Club• National Math Contest • Peer Tutoring
IIBB Extra CurricularExtra Curricular
• Prodigy • Recycling• Seniors’ Christmas Dinner• Seven Habits Workshop• Skills Canada Competitions• Spirit Week • Stage Band • Student Council • Student Exchanges • Student Leadership Conferences & Seminars• Student Support Services• Studio Recording • Take Pride Winnipeg• Talent Show • University Exposure • Vietnam Orphanage Committee • Volunteer Week • Yearbook Committee• Youth in Philanthropy
IIBB Extra CurricularExtra Curricular
• Switzerland (Kumon Leysin Academy) 6 week study program
• New York
• London
• Music Trip
• Ski Trip
2009 – 2010
IIBB Exchanges & Exchanges & TripsTrips
• University/College Scholarships• Miles Mac Awards• Over $150,000 in
Scholarships/Awards
IIBB Student Student SuccessSuccess
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