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Westdale Secondary School
Program Information 2012-2013
Prospective Student Seminar
Diploma Program
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The History of IB and IB in Ontario
 -The International Baccalaureate was founded in Geneva,
Switzerland in 1968 as a non-profit educational foundation.
 There are more than 969,000 IB students at 3,290 schools in 141
countries.
 -Origins with private school and Independent State Schools
 -Now 1800 Diploma Schools Worldwide
 -Ontario and Florida are the largest IB growth regions in the
world
 -52 DP schools in Ontario, 141 in Canada
 -IB Diploma Pass Rates for Canada 91%, World Average 79%
(2007)
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Organization: What is the IB mission?
The IB is a not-for-profit foundation, motivated by its educational mission, focused on the student.
The International
Baccalaureate Organization
aims to develop inquiring,
knowledgeable and caring
young people who help to
create a better and more
peaceful world through
intercultural understanding
and respect.
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Programmes : What is the Learner Profile?
It’s the IB mission statement translated into a set of learning outcomes for the 21st century.
IB learners strive to be:
Inquirers
Knowledgeable
Thinkers
Communicators
Principled
Open-minded
Caring
Risk-takers
Balanced
Reflective
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Contents: What does the Diploma Programme curriculum contain?
The curriculum contains six subject groups and a core of three parts.
Students study
concurrently:
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three subjects at
higher level
(240 hours each).
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three subjects at standard
level
(150 hours each).
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all three parts of the core.
The IB Learner Profile and
the core are central to the
philosophy of the Diploma
Programme.
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IB courses cover 2 or 3 semesters, OSSD credits are awarded for
EACH semester within the parts of the course
IB Course HL=3 Sem. SL=2
Sem.
OSSD equivalent
English HL /SL
ENG3U, ENG4U, ETS 4U
Math HL/SL
MDM 4U, MHF 4U, MCV 4U
Chemistry HL/SL
SCH 3U, SCH 4U, SNC4M
Biology HL/SL
SBI 3U, SBI 4U, PSE4U
Art HL/SL
AVI 3M, AVI 4M, AWD4M
French B SL
FSF3U, FSF4U,OR FIF 3U, FIF 4U
Geography HL/SL
CGF 3M, CGW 4U, CGR4M
History HL/SL
CHW 3M, CHY 4U, IDC4U
TOK
HZT 4U
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The Core: Non-Classroom Components of the Diploma
There are three core requirements
All three components must be
completed by students to
earn the Diploma and
students can earn up to 3
Bonus Points towards their
Diploma.
Theory of Knowledge
Extended Essay
Creativity, Action and Service
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Contents: What does the Diploma Programme curriculum
contain?
The extended essay (EE):
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4,000 words
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Offers the opportunity to investigate
a research question of individual
interest
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Familiarises students with the
independent research and writing
skills expected at university
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Contents: What does the Diploma Programme curriculum
contain?
Creativity, action and service
(CAS):
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Encourages students to be involved
in artistic pursuits, sports and
community service
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Education outside the classroom
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Development of the learner profile
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150 Hours Guideline
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Contents: What does the Diploma Programme curriculum
contain?
Theory of knowledge:
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Interdisciplinary
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Explores the nature of knowledge
across disciplines ‘ How do we know
what we know?’
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Encouraging an appreciation of
other cultural perspectives
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Who is it for and what are the benefits to my child?
 Two Diplomas! OSSD and IB
 University Preparation Program
• Studies have been and are being published of the success
rates of IB Students once they enter University
 Internationally Written Curriculum
• Students will be exposed to curriculum that connects them to
a Global Education
 Transferable to 130 Countries and University Acceptance
• Internationally recognized and widely thought of as a quality
controlled and dynamic curriculum (not just for students who
plan to go Out of Province for University)
 Transfer Credit
• Students can apply for University credit based on their results
in IB examinations
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Westdale PreBacc : Preparing for the Rigours of the
Diploma
•What is PreBacc?
•PreBacc programming includes Grade 9 Math,
Science, English, Grade 10 Math, Science and
English, and Grade 11 Math (note: Grade 11 Level
Ontario Math is required for students who wish to
pursue IB Standard/Higher Level Math in their
Diploma years)
•Planning for IB courses with IB Counsellor
•Planning for CAS requirements with CAS
coordinator
•Attend Extended Essay seminar in their Grade
10 year
•Attend IB Conferences in grade 9 and 10 year
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Grade 9 and 10: Sample Timetable Arts/Humanities Focus
Grade 9
Semester One
Semester Two
ENG1D PreBacc
AMU1O1/AVI1O1/ADA1O1
FSF1D
MPM1D1
SNC1D
Choice (Latin, Tech, Bus,HIF)
CGC1D
PPL1O1
Grade 10
Semester One
Semester Two
SNC2D
Careers/Civics
AVI2O/AMU2O1/ADA2O1
CHC2D
ENG2D PreBacc
FSF2D
MPM2D
Choice
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Grade 9 and 10: Sample Timetable Science/Math Focus
Grade 9
Semester One
Semester Two
ENG1D PreBacc
AMU1O1/AVI1O1/ADA1O1
FSF1D
MPM1D1 PreBacc
SNC1D PreBacc
Choice (Latin, Tech, Bus,HIF)
CGC1D
PPL1O1
Grade 10
Semester One
Semester Two
SNC2D PreBacc
MCR3U IB PreBacc
CHC2D
ENG2D PreBacc
MPM2D PreBacc
Option** (3rd science??)
FSF2D
Careers/Civics
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French Immersion and the IB Diploma
Students looking to combine the French
Immersion and IB Program at Westdale can do
so by:
•Completing 8 French Immersion courses in Grade 9 and 10. Students
can reach up to Grade 11 Immersion Credits in their Grade 9 and 10
year as long as they have the proper course prerequisite.
•Completing French B at the Higher Level
•Visit School Website for more information on suggested Grade 9 and 10
Course Selections
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The Grade 11 and 12 Diploma Years : Sample Timetable
Science/Math Focus
Year One
Semester One
Semester Two
English HL (ENG3U)
Math SL (MHF4U)
French B SL (FSF3U)
French B SL (FSF4U) E
Chemistry HL (SCH3U)
Biology HL (SBI3U)
History SL (CHW3M)
History SL (CHY4U) E
Year Two
Semester One
Semester Two
English HL (ENG4U)
English HL (ETS4U) E
Biology HL (SBI4U)
Math SL (MCV4U) E
Chemistry HL (SCH4U)
Chemistry HL(SNC4M) E
TOK (HZT4U)
Biology HL (PSE4U) E
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The Grade 11 and 12 Diploma Years : Sample Timetable
Arts/Humanities Focus
Year One
Semester One
Semester Two
English HL (ENG3U)
Spanish Ab Initio (LWSBD)
Math Studies (MCF3M)
Math Studies (MDM4U) E
Biology SL(SBI3U)
Biology SL (SBI4U) E
History HL (CHW3M)
Visual Arts HL (AVI3M)
Year Two
Semester One
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Semester Two
English HL (ENG4U)
English HL (ETS4U) E
TOK (HZT4U)
Spanish Ab Initio (LWSCU)E
Visual Arts HL (AVI4M)
Visual Arts HL(AWD4M)E
History HL (CHY4U)
History HL (IDC4U) E
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Services: What is special about IB assessment?
IB assessment is rigorous, criterion related, consistent and differentiating of student ability.
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Diploma Programme assessment
includes both final examinations and
internal assessment undertaken by
the teacher to IB criteria and then
externally moderated by the IB.
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Marks awarded for each course
range from 1 (lowest) to 7 (highest).
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The diploma is graded over 45
points giving ample scope to
differentiate student ability
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Diploma is awarded to students who
gain at least 24 points.
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Grade Level Descriptors developed
for each subject
In General:
7 Excellent performance
6 Very good performance
5 Good performance
4 Satisfactory performance
3 Mediocre performance
2 Poor performance
1 Very poor performance
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Diploma Programme assessment –
principles and practice – available on
www.ibo.org
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IB Diploma
 How can I get my IB Diploma in Grade 12?
• 7 point marking scale
• Pass each course (no marks of 1)
• Receive a minimum of 24 Diploma Points
• Complete the TOK and Extended Essay
• Complete CAS (approx. 150 hours)
Group 1 – Language
6
Group 2 - Second Language B
5
Group 3 - Individuals and Societies
7
Group 4 - Experimental Sciences
6
Group 5 - Mathematics
6
Group 6 - The Arts
5
Bonus TOK and EE (maximum 3)
3
IB Diploma Score
38
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University Admissions with my IB
Diploma
 Students apply in January of their Grade 12 year
(Ontario) and as early as November to some US schools
 Students benefit by having both sets of credentials to be
accepted into their programs
Ontario Grades
IB Grades
OUAC
(Ontario
University
Application
Centre) and
Out-ofProvince
Universities
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Canadian University Admissions
University
Program
IB Grades and
Prerequisite
Ontario Grades
and Prerequisite
Queen’s University
Commerce
Full IB Diploma with a
minimum of 32 points
English HL/SL
Math SL or HL
ENG4U, MCV4U and
1 other Grade 12 U
Math , any other 3
Grade 12 U
87%+ average
Toronto
Arts and Science
Full IB Diploma with a ENG4U, MCV4U and
minimum score of 28 any 4 Grade 12 U
English HL/SL
Mid 80’s +
Math HL/SL
McGill
Life Science
Full IB Diploma with
score between 36-38
ENG HL/SL
Math HL/SL
Bio, Chem or Phys
HL/SL
4U English
4U Calculus and
Vectors;
two of 4U Biology,
Chemistry or Physics
91%+average
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University recognition: How well is the diploma recognized by
universities?
The IB diploma is widely recognized by the world’s leading universities.
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http://www.ibo.org/diploma/recognition/index.cfm
Canadian University Recognition Hand-out
McGill University Quote: (from website)
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McGill has enthusiastically recruited IB students for over two decades. Even today,
when reviewing an application from an IB Diploma candidate, whether from the local
CEGEP, across Canada or the other side of the globe, our admissions officers can be
assured of the candidate's strong and broad-based academic preparation. We have
seen that IB students embrace the rigorous academic challenges of university life and
perform well in their McGill programs. As a member of the College and University
Recognition Taskforce, I can attest to the respected position of the IB diploma at
prestigious universities throughout North America.
Kim Bartlett
Director of Admissions and Recruitment
McGill University
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Ontario University Marks Conversion Scale
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Developed by Ontario Universities to ensure consistency around
reporting of grades on the OSSD
IB Grade
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OSSD % Range
MoE 4 Point Scale
7
96-100%
4++
6
90-95%
4+
5
80-89%
4
4
70-79%
3
3
60-69%
2
2
50-59%
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How difficult is it to achieve a 6 or 7 in IB?
 Each subject has mark bands that
indicate a level of performance
 Mark bands differ across the
disciplines
 Ex.
• French B SL
• 85-100  7  96 to 100% on OSSD in
FSF4U
• 72-84  6  90-95% on OSSD in
FSF4U
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Students Registered at Westdale
 Two Graduating Classes to Date (2010,2011)
• 92% Diploma success rate
• 100% University Admission rate
 Current Enrollment
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29 Students in their Diploma year (grade 12)
60 Students in the Anticipated year (grade 11)
80 Students in Grade 10 PreBacc
85 Students in Grade 9 PreBacc
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IB Graduates at Westdale
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2009 Graduates
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10 Received the Diploma
All 11 accepted to University (most within their first choice)
1 Received 4 year major scholarship to Queen’s
8 of 11 stayed within Ontario to study (Queens, Waterloo, McMaster
Health Science, Laurier, U of T)
- 3 accepted offers to the United States (Cal/Berkeley, Brown and
Rice University)
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2010 Graduates
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14 received the Diploma
All 15 accepted to University
1 recipient of 4 year major scholarship to Queen’s
All but two stayed in Ontario for study at University (Waterloo, Mac
Health Science, U of T)
- Remaining two chose McGill
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Items to Consider as a Family:
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Is it right for YOUR child..IB Learner Profile
Flexibility of Course Selection in Grades 11 and 12
Financial cost (see next slide)
Out-of-Catchment: Program of Choice
• There may be a minimum number of IB classes to remain at
Westdale
 Transportation and Travel Arrangements for your
Child
• Responsibility of family and there is NO transportation for this
program of choice
 Commitment to the Core of the Program (CAS, TOK,
and the Extended Essay)
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Cost of the Program
 Reasons for Program Fees
• IB Schools, once authorized from IB, pay yearly fees to
the IBO to be able to deliver their curriculum ($10800
US)
• Examinations Fees for registering students in IBIS (IBO
computer system) and to sit for examinations ($120 US
per student per course)
• Courier Fees- All examinations and Internal
Assessment must go around the World for marking and
moderation
• Teacher Training – all IB teachers need to be trained in
an intensive 4 day workshop, locations all over North
America
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Program Fee Structure 2010-20011
Fees have been calculated on a cost recovery basis.
Registration:
$200.00 (upon Application )
Semester Program Fees:
$500.00 payable each semester in Grades 11 and 12 (total of 4
semesters)
Total for complete programme: $2,200.00
Families with financial needs may apply to the Board for support.
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Timeline for Applications
 Application packages posted on School website by
December 1st, 2011
 Completed Applications due to school by February
24th, 2012
 Confirmation of acceptance to program e-mailed by
March 25th, 2012
 Non-HWDSB Students register in the school with
Vice-Principal/Principal by April 30th, 2012
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The Application Package:
 The following documents are required for submission
by the application deadline:
 - Application package including demographic
information, student response questions and parent
response question.
 - Copies of Grade 7 and 8 Report Card
 - Reference letter from current teacher
 - $200 registration fee
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