Students registering for the 2008 – 2009 academic year may enroll in the following IB Diploma programs:

Grade 11:	IB Diploma program (complete IB Program) IB Certificate program (partial IB program)
Grade 12:	IB Diploma program (complete IB Program) IB Certificate program (partial IB program)

 

 

IB Diploma Courses Offered at Holy Trinity

Higher Level IB	Standard Level IB
English 20-1/30-1/35 IB	Math 20 Pure/30 Pure/31 IB
Social 20/30/35 IB	Physics 20/30 IB
Biology 20/25/30 IB	Art 20/30 IB
Art 20/30 IB	Music 20/30 IB
Music 20/30 IB	Theatre Arts 20/30 IB
	French 30/31A IB
	Spanish 20/30 ab initio
	New* Computing Science 20 IB

 

 

 

IB Course Prerequisites

 

Courses at a 20 IB and 30 IB level:  These courses are open to students registered in the IB program as a Full IB Diploma student or as an IB Certificate student.  The courses are intended for students who have an average of at least 70% in grade 10, are highly motivated, willing to devote the extra time required for IB courses, and recommended by teachers.

  

 

The Difference Between a Full IB Diploma Student
and an IB Certificate Student
 

Students who pursue an IB Diploma are required to take a combination of courses that meet IB requirements. Students must also partake in three important components of the IB program; Extended Essay, Creativity, Action, Service (CAS), and Theory of Knowledge (TOK).  Students in this full program will write both IB final exams and Alberta Education exams at the end of the course.  Students who complete all aspects of the IB program are awarded an IB Diploma that is recognized nationally and internationally.   

Advantages of IB Diploma Program:

• Academic program recognized internationally that promotes international understanding and education of the whole person.
• Universities and some Colleges give advanced credit and advanced placement for some courses. 

 

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• The University of Alberta grants final acceptance based on predicted marks of Full IB Diploma students.  (Mark requirements vary with each Faculty)

 

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• A program that develops inquiry and thinking skills and the capacity to reflect upon and to evaluate actions critically.
• Additional scholarships available:

 

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• Choice of IB or Alberta Learning marks, which ever are higher, for entrance to many post-secondary institutions.
• The program teaches students to better manage time and learning.
• Priority registration and admission at many post-secondary institutes.
• Better prepares students for the rigours of University or College.
• Access to special services at post secondary institutions including dedicated IB advisors.

 

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• Post-secondary institutions and employers recognize that students with an IB Diploma are highly motivated, academic students who are creative and critical thinkers, manage time well, and are not afraid to take on a challenge.

 

For more information on IB and the University of Alberta follow this link.

 

http://www.registrar.ualberta.ca

 

For more information on IB and the University of Calgary follow this link. 

 

http://ucalgary.ca/ib/

 

 

 

Students enrolled in the IB Certificate program choose only those IB courses they have a strong interest in and are academically successful at.  Students write IB exams and Alberta Diploma exams in these subjects.   Students are not required to complete an Extended Essay, CAS component, nor take the Theory of Knowledge course.

 

The advantage of an IB Certificate program is that students choose to take an IB course in one or more courses that they have a passion for without the rigour of a full program.  Even though a Certificate student may not have all of the advantages that a Full IB Diploma student has, they are still exposed to those aspects of the program that improve critical thinking, time management and learning skills.