Pre-IB Program and IB Diploma Programme

R.E. Mountain Secondary School

Topics of Tonight’s Presentation

IB Mission Statement

IB Learner Profile

Pre-IB Program and IB Diploma Programme

IB Diploma Programme Curriculum

Subjects

Curriculum Contents

Assessment

University Recognition

IB Mission Statement:

• Aims to develop inquiring, knowledgeable and caring young people who help to create a better and more peaceful world through intercultural understanding and respect.

• Works with schools, governments and international organizations to develop challenging programmes of international education and rigorous assessment.

• Encourages students across the world to become active, compassionate and lifelong learners who understand that other people, with their differences, can also be right.

Programs Available at R.E. MountainSecondary

R.E. Mountain Pre-IB ProgramGrades 9 and 10

IB Diploma ProgramGrades 11 and 12Students will receive IB Diploma and BC Dogwood Diploma

IB Certificate (Course) ProgramGrades 11 and 12Partial IB Program

*IB Fees are mandatory in Grades 11 and 12

Entry into Pre-IB Grade 9 Pre-IB • A/B average on the most recent report card• Grade 8 teacher recommendation• Completion of Grade 9 Pre-IB online application form at

remss.sd35.bc.ca• Pre-IB 9 entrance exam• Completion of Grade 9 math is not required prior to entry into the

Pre-IB program• No additional fees for Pre-IB 9

Pre-IB 9 Entrance Exam

Part I: English

• 30 mins reading comprehension and analysis

• 30 mins creative writing

Part II: Mathematics

• 30 mins multiple choice• 30 mins word problems

Pre-IB 9 Entrance Exam

February 2021 @ Peter Ewart Middle School for Peter Ewart students ONLY—will be held in their cohorts

February 2 and 4, 2021 at Yorkson Creek Middle School for Yorkson Creek students ONLY—will be held in their cohorts

Out of catchment applicants—information will be emailed after closing of applications

Exam registration is on the online application form

• Students writing exam must have completed the online application form prior to writing

What does a Pre-IB timetable look like?

Pre-IB Humanities 9 (English 9 and Social Studies 9)—2 blocks

Pre-IB Science 9

Pre-IB Math 9 (All of Math 9 and 2/3 of Math 10)

Pre-IB French 9 OR Pre-IB Mandarin 9

PE 9

Two elective choices

Course Planning for Grade 9 students

• REMSS counsellors will be visiting the middle schools for course planning

• Course planning must be completed on MyEd BC.• Students interested in Pre-IB 9 courses will select all of their

academic classes in the regular program and will also select PE 9 and 2 elective choices

• Students will automatically be moved to Pre-IB academic classes upon acceptance into the program. They will keep their PE class and their 2 electives selected during course planning

R.E. Mountain Secondary Pre-IB Program Flow Chart

The Grade 8 column identifies courses that must be complete to enter the Pre-IB 9 Program

English

English 8

Pre- IB English 9

Pre- IB English 10

Math

Math 8

Pre- IB Math 9 + 2/3 of Math 10

!/3 of Math 10 & Pre- IB Pre - Calculus 11

Social Studies

Social Studies 8

Pre- IB Socials 9 + 1/3 Socials 10

2/3 Pre- IB Socials 10 and all of Socials 11

Science

Science 8

Pre- IB Science 9

Science 10 Honours

French

French 8

Pre- IB French 9

Pre- IB French 10

Mandarin

Pre- IB Mandarin 9

Pre- IB Mandarin 10

Entry into Pre-IB 10Program

• A or B average on the most recent report card• Grade 9 teacher recommendation• Completion of Grade 10 Pre-IB online

application at remss.sd35.bc.ca• Completion of Pre-IB Math 9 or Math 10 in

summer school

Entry into IB 11 Programme:

A/B average on most recent report card

Excellent work ethic

Grade 10 teacher recommendation

Completion of Grade 11 IB online application form

Completion of Math 10 Pre-IB (Pre-Calculus 11) OR Pre-Calculus 11 in summer school

Completion of Pre-IB Social Studies 10 (Socials 11) OR a Socials 11 course in summer school OR enroll in IB Geography or IB Economics course as part of the IB Diploma program

What Makes the IB Diploma ProgrammeStand Out?

• The IB Diploma Programme is a two-year university preparation program• It focuses on an internationally minded curriculum that is geared for

students aged 16-19 (Grades 11 and 12 at REMSS)• The curriculum is both rigorous and relevant• The IB Diploma Programme is recognized and highly regarded by the

world’s leading universities• Successful completion of the IB Diploma Programme and/or IB

Certificate courses results in transfer credit at universities

IB Diploma ProgrammeCurriculum Framework

The curriculum framework is made up of SIXsubject groups and the CORE:• Three subjects are studied at the Higher Level• Three subjects are studied at the Standard Level• The CORE is divided into three parts and these

are compulsory and central to the philosophy of the IB Diploma Programme:• Theory of Knowledge (TOK) course• Extended Essay (EE)• Creativity, Action and Service Plan (CAS)

R.E. Mountain IB Diploma Programme Flowchart

Group 1

English A: Literature HL

English A: Literature SL

Group 2

French B SL

French B HL

Mandarin HL

Mandarin SL

School Supported Language SL

Group 3

Geography HL

Geography SL

Psychology HL

Psychology SL

Economics HL

Economics SL

Group 4

Biology HL

Biology SL

Chemistry HL

Chemistry SL

Physics HL

Physics SL

Group 5Math: Analysis and

Approaches HL

Math: Analysis and Approaches SL

Group 6

Visual Arts HL

Visual Arts SL

Core

Theory of Knowledge

Extended Essay

CAS

Choose One Choose One Choose One Choose One Choose One Choose one OR choose an extra Group 3 or 4

Mandatory

Applying to the Faculty of Science for University

• The Faculty of Science at most universities requires the following:• Chemistry 11 and Physics 11• Pre-Calculus 12• 2 Grade 12 Science courses (Biology,

Chemistry or Physics)• In IB, a student can take a maximum of TWO

Sciences• Engineering/Sciences: IB Physics HL/SL and IB

Chemistry HL/SL• Some students want to take IB Biology HL/SL

and IB Chemistry HL/SL• IF this is the case, students must take Physics

11 online OR at summer school

What Does the Diploma ProgrammeCurriculum Contain?

Core Requirements: Extended Essay• A 4000 word inquiry essay in subject area that is of

interest to the student• The EE offers students the opportunity to investigate

a research question of their choosing• Students are assigned mentors (IB teachers) who

help them through the process and provide feedback and support along the way• The EE process helps students become familiarized

with the independent research and writing skills that are expected at the university level

What Does the Diploma ProgrammeCurriculum Contain? Core Requirements: Theory of Knowledge(TOK course)• An interdisciplinary course that examines the

nature of knowledge• Students look at the role knowledge plays in

each discipline and how knowledge is acquired• How do we know what we know? How is our

knowledge shaped? • Encourages an appreciation of diverse cultural

perspectives

What Does the Diploma Programme Curriculum Contain? Core Requirements: Creativity, Action, Service Plan (CAS)• Meant to complement the Diploma Programme and involve

students in a range of activities alongside their academic studies

• Focuses on helping students develop their own identities• A well-rounded approach that encourages students to be

involved in artistic pursuits, athletics and community service• Intended as education outside of the conventional classroom

setting• Helps with the development of the IB Learner Profile

IB Diploma Programme: Four main elements

Curriculum Student Assessment

Professional Development

School Evaluation

The IB Diploma Programme is designed as an academically challenging and balanced educational program with final examinations. Its intent is to prepare students for future academic and professional success.

What is unique about IB

Assessment?

• IB assessments are rigorous, criterion based, and consistent• IB assessments consist of both final

examinations that are externally assessed, and internal assessments that are undertaken by classroom teachers and then moderated by IB examiners• All 4000 IB examiners are consistently “quality

checked” through a process of moderation that takes place throughout the assessment period• The IB conducts random inspections of

schools during exams to ensure adherence to exam regulations. • IB results for May exams are published on July

6th

IB Assessment• The IB Diploma is graded over 45 points giving ample scope to differentiate

student ability• Marks for each course range from 1 (lowest) to 7 (highest)• The IB Diploma is awarded to every student who is able to achieve at least

24 points• Our IB Diploma achievement rate is consistent year after year• More on IB Diploma Programme assessment—Principles and Practice can be

found at www.ibo.org

University Recognition of the IB Diploma

The IB Diploma is widely recognized by the world’s leading universities

The IB works closely with universities in all regions of the world to gain international recognition of the IB Diploma:• Direct online access for university admissions officers and

government officials to syllabi and recent examination papers• A database of university admission policies at ibo.org• Recognition in over 100 countries• Recognition by over 2000 universities• Some universities offer scholarships and advanced placement

specifically for IB students• Most universities offer university transfer credits for successful

completion of IB classes

Students applying to a particular university can access their grades directly from the IB’s secure website

University Registration: IB students from REMSS

• REMSS IB students attend many different universities across Canada, the USA and abroad

• Some of the universities our 2019 IB Grads were accepted to for their undergraduate studies: • UBC• SFU• University of Victoria • UBC Okanagan• Trinity Western University• University of Toronto• University of Waterloo• McGill University• Ryerson University• Western University• McMaster University• Queens University• Western University • University of Alberta• University of Manitoba• Dalhousie University• Cambridge University• Princeton University • Harvard University • New York University• University of Western Washington• Columbia University • MIT• University of Southern California

Scholarship Recognition for REMSS IB Students:

• Major entrance awards to well known universities including UBC, SFU, UBC, University of Saskatchewan, University of Toronto, Waterloo, Ryerson, McMaster

• Scholarships range from $5000 to a full ride ($37,000-$45,000) for each student

• Many local and provincial scholarships awarded to IB students for community service, athletics, leadership and academic achievement

• 2020 Grads: Two REMSS IB students selected as Loran Scholar finalists out of over 5,000 applicants—one of them named Loran Scholar, a highly prestigious award of $100,000

• 2020 Grads: Two REMSS IB students selected as House of Commons Community Award winners

• 2020 IB Grads awarded $619,800 in scholarships last year• REMSS IB students are strong leaders in our school community.

In addition to being strong academic students, they are musicians, vocalists, actors, filmmakers, artists, writers, athletes, community volunteers. The IB fosters and promotes this well-rounded balance as do we at REMSS.

UBC Statistics 2018-2019

• IB Diploma applicants: 761• Regular BC High School Applicants: 11,335

BC High School Applicants

• Admitted to UBC: 663• Admitted to their first choice: 571• Registered at UBC: 385

Of the Diploma Pool:

• Admitted to UBC: 8,501• Admitted to their first choice: 6,091• Registered at UBC: 4,414

Of the regular BC High School Pool:

UBC Grade Conversion Chart for IB Students

The Grade conversion scale used by UBC to determine admission based on official IB results is as follows:

IB SL Grade

IB HL Grade

IB HL Math Grade

% Equivalent

-- 7 6 100

7 6 5 96-99

6 5 4 90-95

5 4 3 86-89

4 3 2 76-85

3 -- -- 70-75

SFU Statistics:

Applied Admitted Registered Avg. Registered Acad. Avg.

2015 Fall 438 427 99 32.6

2016 Fall 470 464 107 32.1

2017 Fall 419 394 90 33.0

2018 Fall 449 398 56 30.9

2019 Fall 549 471 64 30.5

REMSS 2015-2019 155 140 45

Faculty Entered at SFU

Fall Intake Science Arts and Social Sciences

Applied Sciences

Beedie School of Business

Health Sciences

2015 27% 24% 18% 18% 5%

2016 34% 14% 20% 15% 8%

2017 24% 18% 27% 17% 10%

2018 21% 34% 21% 14% 4%

2019 27% 33% 23% 6% 6%

Academic Standing After Two Terms

Good Academic Standing

Academic Difficulty

BCIB Fall 2014 88% 11%

Fall 2015 88% 8%

Fall 2016 90% 7%

Fall 2017 91% 7%

Fall 2018 88% 9%

Regular Program Fall 2014 77% 19%

Fall 2015 78% 18%

Fall2016 77% 19%

Fall 2017 78% 17%

Fall 2018 76% 16%

For more information, visit http://www.ibo.org