GRADE 11 and GRADE 12

Ib Dp

The IB DP is a rigorous two-year course of studies that takes place over Grades 11 and Grade 12. A future-ready programme that builds students’ inquiring mindset fosters their desire to learn and prepares them to pursue postsecondary studies and lead meaningful lives. The Diploma Programme (DP) curriculum is comprised of six subject groups and three core elements (see below). Through the Diploma Programme (DP) core, students reflect on the nature of knowledge, complete independent research and undertake a project that often involves community service.

• All Grade 11 students can elect to pursue the IB Diploma Programme (IB DP).

• Students completing two full years of study in any subject group will receive an IB Certificate documenting their achievement.

• IB Diploma students may receive first-year credit for their IB DP Higher Level (HL) coursework at some post-secondary institutions within Canada.

To fulfil the requirements for the IB DP, students must complete course objectives in six subject groups over two consecutive years of study.

The six subject groups are:

• Group 1: Studies in English language and literature

• Group 2: Language Acquisition (French / Spanish)

• Group 3: Individuals and societies (Social Studies)

• Group 4: Sciences and Design

• Group 5: Mathematics

• Group 6: The Arts

Additionally, IB DP students also take three compulsory core elements:

• Theory of Knowledge (TOK)

• Extended Essay

• Creativity, Activity, and Service (CAS)

Successful completion of IB DP course requirements leads to students sitting rigorous IB subject-specific examinations in May as set by the IBO.

• IB Programme Overview