The International Baccalaureate Diploma Program is a rigorous pre-university course of studies that meets the needs of highly motivated secondary school students between the ages of 16 and 19 years. Designed as a comprehensive two-year curriculum that allows its graduates to fulfill requirements of various national education systems, the diploma model is based on the pattern of no single country but incorporates the best elements of many. HL courses represent 240 teaching hours, SL courses cover 150 hours. Successful diploma candidates meet three requirements in addition to the six subjects. The extended essay of some 4000 words offers the opportunity to investigate a topic of special interest and acquaints students with the independent research and writing skills expected at university.
Program encourages students to be involved in sports, artistic pursuits and community service work.
The ideal IB student combines intellectual potential with motivation and a love of learning. Applications are due at the beginning of March for the following school year. They are reviewed by a district wide committee who make selections and inform the applicants by mid-March. 299-8481 Application forms are available one line. To download click here .