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The IB Diploma Programme
The International
Baccalaureate Diploma
Programme
(IB DP)
Preparing student for success
in higher education and to
become active participants
in a global society.
The Mission of the International
Baccalaureate Organization (IBO)
“The International Baccalaureate 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 organization 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”
Louis St Laurent School Offers
Two IB Programmes
Programme Grades
IB Middle Years Programme Grade 7 – 10 All Inclusive
IB Diploma Programme Grades 11 and 12
(Course and Program
Specific)
IB Learner Profile
In all IB programmes, the overarching theme is the
Learner Profile (LP). The Learner Profile is a collection of
10 characteristics/attributes that are infused and
developed throughout the instruction of the IB
programme.
IB Learners strive to be:
Approaches to Learning (ATL)
Approaches To Learning are the deliberate strategies,
skills and attitudes that permeate the IB teaching and
learning environment. ATLs supports the IB belief that a
large influence on a student’s education is not only what
you learn but also how you learn. In IB classes, teachers
provide explicit support for teaching these skills.
International Baccalaureate
Diploma Program (IB DP)
The International Baccalaureate Organization (IBO) is a non-
profit organization based in Geneva, Switzerland, which has over
3000 schools in 139 countries. In Canada there are over 300 IB
World Schools offering three programs that span the primary,
middle, and secondary school years. The IBO is a world-
renowned organization, which has come to be associated with
academic and intellectual excellence.
The IB Diploma program (IB DP) is a two-year program for
students in grades 11 and 12 and is designed to prepare students
interested in post-secondary education with the skills and
knowledge reflected in college and university programs.
The IB DP is an enriched course of study designed to meet the
needs of highly motivated students and to promote intercultural
understanding and the ideals of responsible citizenship. The
program emphasizes education of the whole person and
focuses on the development of critical thinking skills necessary
for success in the global community.
The program encourages students across the world to become
more active, compassionate, lifelong learners. The effectiveness
of the IB DP Program is due not only to the depth of the
individual courses, but also to the comprehensive nature of the
program.
IB DP has an international acceptability, which allows for
flexibility and mobility at post-secondary institutions worldwide.
The IB curriculum includes the study of major academic
disciplines in math, science, languages and humanities. Students
will complete the mandated Alberta curriculum along with IB
syllabus and earn appropriate credits/credentials from Alberta
Education as well as the IBO. A full selection of IB courses in
numerous subject areas are available to diploma students.
There are two possible IB DP
registration options:
Full IB Diploma Candidate IB Course Candidate
This is a student who takes the
full complement of IB DP
Programme Courses
This is a student who takes one
or more IB DP courses
Advantages Advantages
Expanded depth and
breadth in all subject
areas
The unique IB DP
approach to learning and
teaching
Inter-curricular
connections
Balanced skill
development
Explore selected subject
(s) with greater depth and
breadth
Full IB Diploma Candidate
What does the FULL IB DP Programme Look Like?
IB DP Core Courses
Theory of
Knowledge (TOK)
Extended Essay (EE) Creativity, Activity,
Service (CAS)
IB DP Subject Groups
Group 1
Studies in
Language and
Literature (HL)
Works in
Translation (HL)
Group 2
Language
Acquisition
French (SL)
Spanish (SL)
Group 3
Individuals and
Societies (HL)
Western World
History (HL)
Group 4
Biology (HL) and
Biology 35 (HL)
Chemistry (SL)
Group 5
Mathematics (SL)
Mathematics 31 (SL)
Group 6
Art
Dance
Theater
HL: Higher level
SL: Standard Level
Students who pursue an IB Diploma are required to take a
combination of courses that meet IB requirements including the
successful completion of 6 subjects from 6 different groups* of IB
DP subjects. Candidates must take a minimum of 3 higher level
(HL) courses and 3 standard level (SL) courses from IB subject
groups 1-6*.
Many full IB students require three 30-level sciences to meet post-
secondary requirements. Since Chemistry and Biology are
offered as IB sciences, students wishing to have three sciences
are encouraged to take Physics 20 in their grade 10 year.
Full IB DP students must take their second language 10 and 20 in
their grade 10 year.
TOK, CAS, and the EE are required elements to achieve an IB
Diploma. Students in the IB program write both IB final exams
and Alberta Education diploma examinations. The IB Diploma
Programme is recognized worldwide by universities and students
may receive advanced placement and/or advanced credits for
outstanding achievement.
*Students may choose to replace a Group 6 subject with a
second subject from Group 4 (Sciences).
Theory of Knowledge (TOK)
This course engages students in a critical reflection of
themselves as Knowers. It also challenges them to reflect
critically on the different areas of knowledge and ways of
knowing. Students will further enquire into the problems of
knowledge and consider the role knowledge plays in a global
society. As part of this enquiry, students will examine the truth
of knowledge claims and learn the basis for well-grounded
judgments as they recognize the need to act responsibly in
an interconnected world.
TOK Advantage
Students completing TOK 35 will fulfill the requirement for
Religion 35, a required component for the Edmonton Catholic
School District for students to receive their Alberta High School
Diploma.
Extended
Essay
The extended essay is an in-depth, independently researched
investigation of a focused topic. It is intended to promote
high-level research and writing skills, intellectual discovery and
creativity. It is a major piece of formally presented, structured
writing at the university level of approximately 4000 words.
(approximately 7 pages) Students develop university level
research, essay formatting and writing skills over a prolonged
period with the individualized guidance of an advisor to assist
them with the process.
Creativity, Activity and Service
(CAS)
CAS documents a candidate’s extracurricular involvements,
which also require a reflection of personal skill growth. There
are seven objectives that
must be met as part of
their voluntary
experiences. Through
CAS, students are
provided with an
opportunity to contribute
to the community and
develop personal skills.
Louis ST Laurent Full IB Diploma
Schedule
Grade 10 Grade 11 Grade 12 CLASSES
TO BE TAKEN
DURING EACH
GRADE*
Physics 20 Chemistry 20 IB or Art 20 IB**
Chemistry 30 IB or Art 30 IB
French or Spanish 10
English 20-1 IB English 30 IB
French or Spanish 20 IB
Biology 20 IB Biology 30 IB
Social 20-1 IB Social 30 IB
Math 20-1 IB Math 31 IB
Math 30-1 IB Physics 30
Biology 35 IB Western World History 35 IB
French or Spanish 30 IB
Works in Translation 35 IB
Theory of Knowledge 25 IB
Theory of Knowledge 35 IB
*placement may vary each year due to scheduling constraints **students can take Chemistry IB and Biology IB instead of taking an Art IB class
IB Diploma Programme
Course Candidate
Students may participate in a partial IB DP program whereby
they only register in individual IB subjects. Course candidates
may choose one or more subjects and are not required to take
TOK, EE, or CAS components of the program, but may choose to
enroll in them if they choose. Students enrolled in the IB Course
program choose only those IB courses they have a strong interest
in and are academically successful. Students write IB exams
and Alberta Diploma exams in these subjects.
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 program load of a full Diploma
candidate. They are exposed to those aspects of the program
that improve critical thinking, time management and learning
skills. Successful candidates receive subject-specific IB
Certificates that may be recognized for advanced placement
and/or advanced credits for outstanding achievement in that
subject.
IB DP Courses offered at Louis St Laurent School
Group 1
Studies in
Language and
Literature (HL)
Works in
Translation (HL)
Group 2
Language
Acquisition
French (SL)
Spanish (ab
initio or SL)
Group 3
Individuals and
Societies (HL)
Western World
History (HL)
Group 4
Biology (HL) and
Biology 35 (HL)
Chemistry (SL)
Group 5
Mathematics (SL)
Mathematics 31 (SL)
Group 6
Art
Music
Dance
Theater
For more IB DP Programme
Information
IB Website:
https://www.ibo.org/programmes/diplom
a-programme/
IB DP Coordinator:
If you have any questions about the IB
programmes offered at Louis St Laurent
School, please contact our IB DP
Coordinator
IB Programme Coordinator:
Nicole Schatz