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The International Baccalaureate (IB) Program

In 2004, Holy Trinity was authorized by the International Baccalaureate Organization to offer both the IB Diploma Programme and the final year of the Middle Years Programme.

The International Baccalaureate (IB) program was founded in Geneva, Switzerland and has 2823 schools in 138 countries.  In Canada there are 290 IB World Schools.  This world renowned organization has come to be associated with academic excellence. The IB Diploma program is a two year program, beginning in grade 11, and is designed to prepare students interested in post-secondary education with the skills and knowledge reflected in university programs. The IB program also promotes international understanding, emphasizes education of the whole person and focuses on the development of critical thinking skills necessary for success in the global community.  Follow this link to the IB Organization for more information on International Baccalaureate  www.ibo.org 

 

International Baccalaureate Programmes offered at Holy Trinity:

  • Pre-IB programme (Grade 10)
  • International Baccalaureate Middle Years Programme (Grade 10)
  • International Baccalaureate Diploma programme (Grades 11 and 12)

    Are you:

    Highly motivated?

    Looking for a challenge?

    Hoping to make a difference?

    Committed to your learning? 

    If the answer to the above is “yes”, then the IB Program may be for you!


     
    IB 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.

     

    L’Organisation du Baccalauréat International (IBO) a pour but de développer chez les jeunes la curiosité intellectuelle, les connaissances et la sensibilité nécessaires pour contribuer à bâtir un monde meilleur et plus paisible, dans un esprit d’entente mutuelle et de respect interculturel.

    À cette fin, l’IBO collabore avec des établissements scolaires, des gouvernements et des organisations internationales pour mettre au point des programmes d’éducation internationale stimulants et des méthodes d’évaluation rigoureuses.

    Ces programmes encouragent les élèves de tout pays à apprendre activement tout au long de leur vie, à être empreints de compassion, et à comprendre que les autres, en étant différents, puissent aussi être dans le vrai.

     

    La Organización del Bachillerato Internacional tiene como meta formar jóvenes solidarios, informados y ávidos de conocimiento, capaces de contribuir a crear un mundo mejor y más pacífico, en el marco del entendimiento mutuo y el respeto intercultural.

    En pos de este objetivo, la Organización del Bachillerato Internacional colabora con establecimientos escolares, gobiernos y organizaciones internacionales para crear y desarrollar programas de educación internacional exigentes y métodos de evaluación rigurosos.

    Estos programas alientan a estudiantes del mundo entero a adoptar una actitud activa de aprendizaje durante toda su vida, a ser compasivos y a entender que otras personas, con sus diferencias, también pueden estar en lo cierto.

    What is the IB learner profile?

    The IB learner profile is the IB mission statement translated into a set of learning outcomes for the 21st century.

    The aim of all IB programs 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. 

    IB learners strive to be: sjfhasjhfahfajhf

    Inquirers

    Knowledgeable

    Thinkers

    Communicators

    Principled

    Open-minded

    Caring

    Risk-takers

    Balanced

    Reflective

    Les apprenants du IB s’efforcent d’être:

    Des investigateurs

    Informés et instruits

    Des penseurs

    Des communicateurs

    Intègres

    Ouverts d’esprit

    Altruistes

    Audacieux

    Équilibrés

    Réfléchis

    Los miembros de la del IB se esfuerzan por ser:

    Indagadores

    Informados e instruidos

    Pensadores

    Buenos comunicadores

    Íntegros

    De mentalidad abierta

    Solidarios

    Audaces

    Equilibrados

    Reflexivos

    Inquirers

    They develop their natural curiosity. They acquire the skills necessary to conduct inquiry and research and show independence in learning. They actively enjoy learning and this love of learning will be sustained throughout their lives.

    Knowledgeable

    They explore concepts, ideas and issues that have local and global significance. In so doing, they acquire in-depth knowledge and develop understanding across a broad and balanced range of disciplines.

    Thinkers

    They exercise initiative in applying thinking skills critically and creatively to recognize and approach complex problems, and make reasoned, ethical decisions.

    Communicators

    They understand and express ideas and information confidently and creatively in more than one language and in a variety of modes of communication. They work effectively and willingly in collaboration with others.

    Principle

    They act with integrity and honesty, with a strong sense of fairness, justice and respect for the dignity of the individual, groups and communities. They take responsibility for their own actions and the consequences that accompany them.

    Open-minded

    They understand and appreciate their own cultures and personal histories, and are open to the perspectives, values and traditions of other individuals and communities. They are accustomed to seeking and evaluating a range of points of view, and are willing to grow from the experience.

    Caring

    They show empathy, compassion and respect towards the needs and feelings of others. They have a personal commitment to service, and act to make a positive difference to the lives of others and to the environment.

    Risk-takers

    They approach unfamiliar situations and uncertainty with courage and forethought, and have the independence of spirit to explore new roles, ideas and strategies. They are brave and articulate in defending their beliefs.

    Balanced

    They understand the importance of intellectual, physical and emotional balance to achieve personal well-being for themselves and others.

    Reflective

    They give thoughtful consideration to their own learning and experience. They are able to assess and understand their strengths and limitations in order to support their learning and personal development.

    © International Baccalaureate Organization

     

    Further IB Information

    For further IB information please contact:

  • Mr. Brent McDonough, IB Coordinator
    mcdonoughb@ecsd.net

  • Mrs. Catherine Nissen, Principal
    nissenC@ecsd.net

  • Mr. Joseph Dumont, Counsellor
    dumontj@ecsd.net



  • Holy Trinity Catholic High School
    7007-28 Avenue Edmonton, Alberta. T6K 4A5
    Tel: (780) 462-5777
    Fax: (780) 462-5820