IB@VP Diploma Requirements

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One subject each from Groups 1-5

6th subject from Group 3 or 4

Group 1: LanguageGroup 2: Second Language Group 3: Social SciencesGroup 4: Experimental SciencesGroup 5: MathGroup 6: Arts (not at VP)

IB Diploma Requirements: 3 Higher Level (HL), 3 Standard Level (SL)

SubjectsSL courses = 2 Ontario credits, examined in Gr

11 or Gr 12 (most like Academic Grade 12)HL courses = 2-4 Ontario credits, examined in

Gr 12 (like Academic Gr 12 + first year university)

Most universities grant transfer credits for HL results at IB Level 5 or higher (equivalent to marks in the mid 80s - low 90s)

IB Core Requirements (Gr 11 and 12)3 Core Components:Theory of Knowledge: Gr 11 Course and Gr 12

Final Essay Creativity Activity and Service Activities (CAS),

showing commitment to personal development and community service over entire programme, plus leadership and collaboration in a long term project

Extended EssayCore Components (CAS, ToK, EE) are completed

during Grades 11 and 12 only, not in IB Prep

IB Programme @ VPYear 1 (11)                             Year 2 (12)

English French B (Grade 12 course)SL

Mathematics HL (2 courses) OR SL *(1 course, with History)

Theory of Knowledge Economics OR Geography*

(Grade 12 course)SL

Chemistry Physics* OR Biology* History* (with SL Math)

One or two Standard Level (SL) exams are written in Year 1

English A Literature HL Math SL or HL(Calculus) History* HL(with SL Math ) Physics* SL OR Biology* SL

Students may choose ONE HL subject from: Chemistry* SL or HL Economics* HL Computer Science* SL or HL

* Indicates choices – courses total 8 in Year 1, and 7 or 8 in Year 2

One or two SL exams and three or four Higher Level (HL) exams are written in Year 2

IB Years 1 and 2 Course Flowchart

English ENG3U7

Math MCR3U7

Biology SBI3U7

French B FSF4U7

Geography CGW4U7

ENG4U7

MHF4U7

SNC4U7

ICS4U7

Economics CIA4U7

CHY 4U7

Grade 11 Grade 12

With HL History

With SL Math

Students may choose to take a Grade 12 Academic course in summer school after Grade 11

ETS4U7

Math MCR3UP

MCV4U7MDM4U7

Chemistry SCH3U7

Physics SPH3U7

MHF4UP MCV4UP

History CHA3U7

SCH4U7

SCH4UP

HL

HL

SL

HL

SL

SBI4U7

SPH4U7

SL

SL

SL Examined OR BBB4U7OR HL

CPW 4U7HL

HL or SLComputer Science ICS 3U7 (taken in Gr 10)

HL

Maximum Courses per year: 8

SL Examined

Theory of Knowledge HZT 4U7

OR

SL Examined

SL

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Earning the IB DiplomaComplete the Core Components (CAS, Extended Essay, Theory of Knowledge)

Class work (Internal Assessment)Write the six sets of exams (External Assessment)

Evaluation scale is 1 ‐ 7   (no pass/fail)Total must be 24 minimum, 12 total in HL subjects

Maximum students can earn is 45 diploma points: 42 from courses, 3 from Core Components

General IB@VP Prep FAQs How much homework will I have?  At least one half to one hour per IB Prep class per day = 2‐4 hours.

What does IB cost?  The TDSB currently offers IB free of charge to qualified students.

What if I have difficulty in a subject?  All teachers have times for extra help. If you need more, there are subject clubs, and Peer Tutoring after school, for up to 2 subjects.

Can I apply for IB when I am in Grade 10 for Grade 11? 

No, unless you are already in IB at another school and/or Grade 11 course prerequisites are met.

General FAQs What are the criteria for advancing into Years 1 and 2 from IB Prep? 

Minimum of 70% in IB Prep Courses. Do I have to take French?  Oui. Bien sûr! What if I want to transfer to the Academic program?  You may change pathways at VP by choosing Academic or Open courses for the following year during registration in February. Mid‐year changes are not usually possible. School/program transfers out of IB@VP are at the discretion of the receiving school.

Is IB Semestered?  Only IB Preparatory (9‐10)is fully semestered. IB (11‐12) is full year.

Grade 9 IB ApplicationsRegister online at www.victoriaparkci.ca for the Grade 9 Entrance Math Test on Nov. 28, 2016, either for 8:30 or 3:00. 

Arrive for the Math Test by either 8:10 am or 2:40 pm at the latest. 

Bring: your Application Essay; Gr 7 final and Gr 8 progress report card copies; a non‐graphing calculator; non‐mechanical pencils; erasers.

Note: Application essays and report card copies will not be returned.Do not bring an optional attendance form.

Grade 9 IB ApplicationsSuccessful applicants will be contacted by email by Dec 1st.

If contacted, call our Guidance office to arrange a family interview between Dec. 11, 2017 and Jan. 25, 2018. 

Complete an IB application package (available from Dec 1st from www.victoriaparkci.ca) All applicants invited to interview must complete an Optional Attendance form. 

Bring all required application documents to the interview. 

FAQs for Applicants to Grade 9What if I am an international student? If you are currently attending a TDSB or other local school, apply as usual. If you are not in Canada already, you must complete the TDSB newcomer process before applying to IB@VP.

What if one or two of my Grade 7 grades are not Level 4? 

If you are currently achieving Level 4 in all core subjects in Grade 8, you may apply, and if interviewed, discuss the Grade 7 report card then.

What if I live out of area? You may still apply, but please consider the effects of a long commute on your potential for success.

FAQs for Applicants to Grade 9 What is the Math test like?   A GAUSS contest. Try the samples on the CEMC website (link on our website).  Ours is based on both Gr. 7 and Gr 8 tests.

What are the rules for the test?  You will have one hour to complete it, you may use a calculator, and you are not expected to show your work – it is 30 questions, multiple choice. You may use extra paper supplied for calculations.

When is the Math test and how do I sign up? Tuesday Nov. 28 at 8:30 am and 3:00 pm. Online registration will be on our website tomorrow, Nov 17th.

NOTE: We cannot accommodate parents or guardians in our building or parking areas during the Math test. Please make appropriate travel arrangements. 

FAQs for Applicants to Grade 9 What’s the essay about? You, and how you are a good candidate for IB. Go to the

IBO website and read the Learner Profile, choose 3-4 attributes, then write about your personal qualities using your activities and achievements as evidence.

What are the criteria for being invited to interview? You must achieve: 70% or higher on the Math test (level 3 and up) have core subject averages of 80% or higher on Gr 7 report

cards and ‘progressing well or very well’ on Gr 8 progress report

Level 3-4 on the essay based on the instructions online and Gr 7/8 writing expectations.

FAQs for Applicants to Grade 9 What happens in the interview? You will discuss your essay and your report card results,

including Learning Skills, and your time management and organisational skills. There will be a short entrevue en français au sujet de vos activités quotidiennes, votre famille et vos passe‐temps. Your parent(s) or guardian(s) will be in the interview.

When will I know if I am invited for an interview? We will send emails to all invitees on or before Dec 1st.

Please monitor the email address which you have provided to us, including junk and spam inboxes.

Grade 10 IB Applications(very limited spaces available)

Complete an IB application package(download and print from www.victoriaparkci.ca). 

All applicants must complete an Optional Attendance form. Grade 9s applying for Grade 10 must submit their Grade 8 final report card and latest report card from Grade 9. 

Call (416) 395‐3310 X 20040 (Guidance) to book an appointment for the family interview. 

PLEASE DO NOT CALL THE IB COORDINATOR TO REGISTER(Due to call volume, your call may not be answered)

Attend family interview: Jan 29 or 30, 2018.

Bring all required application documents to the interview.

Questions? Ask a student!More questions? Email the coordinator:catherine.bacque@tdsb.on.ca

Victoria Park Collegiate Institutewww.victoriaparkci.ca2018‐2019

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