Diploma Points Matrix

Preparatory Tests and Examinations Preparatory tests take place later in Term 3 of IB 1 and Term 2 of IB 2. The second of these test sessions allows the teacher to determine a predicted grade for each student before the May examination session. Due to the demands of the IB 2 examination period, it is advised that students reduce their co-curricular commitments from March through to the end of May.

Students do not have formal classes during the May exam period. However, teachers will be available for extra tutorial assistance, and IB 2 students will follow an alternative timetable that will include exams, study periods, tutorials and co-curricular activities.

Final Grade Results The examination results are issued online by the second week in July. Security codes will be issued to students to allow them to access their results online. Examination results will be issued to “top choice” universities for each student directly from Ridley College. Final IB course results constitute 30% of the student’s matching OSSD course mark. Students may request an appeal of their results and the cost of the appeal is borne by the student. If a grade is changed, the cost of the appeal is refunded.

DIPLOMA POINTS MATRIX

The two core components of the DP Programme, Theory of Knowledge and Extended Essay can allow candidates an additional three points in their accumulated grade.

The matrix below displays the scoring process for these two core components:

THEORY OF KNOWLEDGE May 2015 onwards Grade A Grade B Grade C Grade D Grade E No Grade N

EXTENDED ESSAY Grade A 3 Grade B 3 3 2 2 F/C F/C 2 2 1 F/C F/C

Grade C 2 2 1 0 F/C F/C

Grade D 2 1 0 0 F/C F/C

Grade E F/C F/C F/C F/C F/C F/C No Grade N F/C F/C F/C F/C F/C F/C F/C = Failing condition

In order to achieve the IB Diploma, certain requirements must be met. Meeting the Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) requirements is independent of meeting the IB Diploma requirements. It is possible to achieve one qualification and not the other.

it is also possible to achieve an IB certificate for each subject group in which the candidate has scored a 4 or above.

ONTARIO REQUIREMENTS

IB courses at Ridley College are designed to allow students to earn a dual qualification: an Ontario Secondary School Diploma and an IB Diploma. Great care is taken to ensure that the requirements for both programmes are met.

It is important to note that the IB Diploma Programme is inclusive and is intended to serve the learning needs of a wide variety of students.

DIPLOMA PROGRAMME FEE

The IB Organization levies fees for participation in its programmes. As a result, there are additional fees associated with participation in the IB Diploma Programme. On the other hand, because each HL course can lead to exemption from a university course, participation in an HL course is tax deductible, and the fees associated with HL courses are, in most cases, more than offset by the tax deduction.

Full IB Diploma Programme: $2,000 per year* (3 HL courses, 3 SL courses, TOK course, Extended Essay and CAS)

• Individual HL courses: $400 each, per year*

* Tax receipts are issued for each HL course component which, in a full diploma programme, is 50% of tuition, including the additional IB course fee.

For more information, please contact the Business Office: business_office@ridleycollege.com