International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme at Prince
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International Baccalaureate
Diploma Programme
at Prince Andrew High
School
IBO Mission Statement
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.
To this end the IBO works with
schools, governments and
international organizations to
develop challenging programmes of
international education and rigorous
assessment.
These programmes encourage
students across the world to become
active, compassionate and lifelong
learners who understand that other
people, with their differences, can
also be right.
Learner Profile
IB Learners strive to be…
Inquirers
Knowledgeable
Thinkers
Communicators
Principled
Open-minded
Caring
Risk-takers
Balanced
Reflective
The IB Curriculum
(Grade 11 and 12)
language A1
second
language
experimental
sciences
extended essay
Theory of
Knowledge
creativity, action,
service
the arts
individuals and
societies
mathematics
The Six Academic Subjects
Six
group 1
group 2
group 3
language A1
second
language
extended
essay
Theory of
Knowledge
creativity, action,
experimental
service
sciences
individuals
and societies
subjects
studied
concurrently
Take
both sciences
and humanities
Three
mathematics
subjects at
higher level (HL –
240 h)
the arts
group 5
group 4
group 6
Three
standard
level (SL – 150 h)
Theory of Knowledge (TOK)
extended essay
Theory of
Knowledge
creativity, action,
service
To question the basis
of knowledge
Stimulates critical
reflection on
knowledge and
experience across
cultures
Students examine the
grounds for moral,
political and aesthetic
judgments
EE and CAS
Extended Essay
• The opportunity to research in depth an
area of interest
Creativity, Action and Service
• The opportunity to add balance to your
resume and to give back to your
community.
IB Courses at PA
English A1 HL
Biology SL / HL
Chemistry SL/ HL
Physics SL / HL
Extended Essay
French B SL
Spanish ab
initio SL
Math Studies
SL
Math SL
Theory of
Knowledge
History SL / HL
Theatre HL
Visual Arts HL
Creativity Action
Service
Is Pre-IB For You????
Academically ambitious
Curious
Have a work ethic
Desire to succeed
Enjoy reading
Competent writing
and math skills
Pre-IB Grade 10 - Courses
Semester 1
Semester 2
Pre-IB English 10
Pre-IB History 10
Pre-IB Science 10
Pre-IB French 10 (11)
Pre-IB Math 10
Math 11 or Math 11AD
Fine Arts Elective (Art,
Drama, Music Vocal or
Instrumental)
Physical Education
Elective (Phys Ed or
Yoga)
More about Pre-IB Grade 10
Similar course selection as a regular PA
student for Grade 10 with enriched
curriculum……….
A focus on skill development - critical
thinking, research and essay writing, oral
communication, problem solving, data
gathering and analysis
Organization and time management skills
And yes….you can meet new people!
What Is Pre-IB Grade 10?
Its an opportunity:
For Enriched Curriculum
To Explore Ideas and Stretch Yourself
To Learn New Transferable Skills
To Choose the IB Diploma Program in
March of next year
Normal for all Grade 10
students at PA
No course changes
If you fail a course in Grade 10, you
are only able to take it again in
Grade 11
Current Participation
Caledonia Ellenvale
Eric
Graves
Other
Pre-IB36% Pre-IB27% Pre-IB12% Pre-IB25%
IB Y1 28% IB Y1 48% IB Y1 8%
IB Y1 16%
IB Y2 44% IB Y2 38% IB Y2 12% IB Y2 6%
Want to Know More????
Visit IB @ PA on the PAHS website
Contact Christine Christensen
[email protected] or
435-8452 ext 4101024
PAHS Guidance Staff
Read the IB section of the PAHS
Registration Book
Attend Parent Information Meeting in
January.
Come Visit Pre-IB and IB
classrooms!
Tell your teacher and your guidance
counsellor that you are interested in
Pre-IB and they will sign you up to
come to PA to see Pre-IB and IB in
action!
At this point we can only
accommodate 30 seriously interested
students for these visits to sign up
early!
Want to know more?
TALK TO OUR
STUDENTS !