MILES MACDONELL
COLLEGIATE
International Baccalaureate
Information Meeting
What is the IB Diploma Program?
• Pre-University Diploma
• Utilizes international standards
• Based on an integrated curriculum
• Infused with “globalism”
How do the students benefit?
• Considered to be the best University
Preparatory program available
• Opportunity to earn University Credits
while in High School
• Specific and general scholarship
opportunities
• Challenging classes with a wide range of
fellow students
Diploma or Certificate?
• Diploma – The full program challenging
the whole student
• Certificate – Partial IB taking courses in
areas of strength
Paths to Obtain the Diploma
• Group 1: English (Higher Level)
• Group 2: 2nd Language
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French (Standard Level)
Français (immersion students)(Higher Level)
Spanish Ab Initio (beginner language)(Standard Level)
Japanese Ab Initio (beginner language)(Standard Level)
• Group 3: History (Higher Level)
• Group 4: Sciences
» Chemistry (Standard Level)
» Physics (Higher Level)
» Biology (Higher Level)
• Group 5: Mathematics (Standard Level)
• Group 6: Electives
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Music Production (Higher Level)
Theatre Arts (Standard Level)
2nd Science Elective (Higher Level)
3rd Language Elective (Standard Level)
Things to Consider
• All IB courses are enhanced and advanced
courses
• Standard courses are at least 150 hours in
length
• Higher level courses are at least 240 hours
in length
• Diploma students need to take 3 HL and
3 SL courses, and 1 course from each group
IB Points
• 3 HL and 3 SL courses
• IB Grades from 1-7 = maximum 42 points
• ToK and Extended Essay = 3 points
• Total point available = 45 points
• IB DIPLOMA = 24 points (12 higher level)
Scholarships – U of Manitoba
Academic Entrance Scholarships
University of Manitoba
IB Scholarships
University of Manitoba
95-100%
92.5-95%
90-92%
87-89%
85-86%
43 points
40 points
37 points
34 points
31 points
28 points
25 points
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$2000
$1700
$1400
$1100
$800
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Top Up Awards - $250 for a seven on a higher level course
$200 for a six on higher level, or seven on standard level
$150 for a five on a higher level
$2800
$2500
$2200
$1900
$1600
$1300
$1100
Scholarships – U of Winnipeg
Academic Entrance Scholarships
University of Winnipeg
IB Scholarships
University of Winnipeg
95-100%
90-94%
86-89%
80-86%
30 points or more -
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$2250
$1750
$1100
$800
$2250
University Credits
In addition to scholarships, students may earn
University credits by scoring:
• a 4 or better on most courses (U of M)
• a 5 or better on any HL courses (U of W)
Preparing for University
Any diploma combination will fill the requirements for
general admission at university. General admission is all
that is required for the following university disciplines:
Arts:
anthropology
languages
native studies
religion/theology
film studies
classics
geography
philosophy
linguistics
sociology
art
economics
history
political studies
criminology
drama/theatre
psychology
women’s studies
Preparing for University
Any diploma combination will fill the requirements for
general admission at university. General admission is all
that is required for the following university disciplines:
Business:
accounting
entrepreneurship
human resources
marketing
actuarial math
finance
international business
commerce
Etc:
Education
Nursing
Social Work
Music
Physical Ed. & Recreation
Programs Which Require
Specific Courses
Agricultural & Food Sciences: Chemistry
Physics (pre-vet studies)
Dental Hygiene:
Chemistry
Biology
Dentistry:
Chemistry
Physics
Engineering:
Chemistry
Physics
Human Ecology:
Chemistry & Biology
Medicine:
Chemistry & Biology
Physics Recommended
Programs Which Require
Specific Courses
Pharmacy:
Chemistry & Biology
Biological Sciences: Biology
Chemistry & Physics recommended
Physical Sciences:
Chemistry
Physics
Environmental Sciences:
Chemistry
Physics
Biology recommended
 For faculties which require or recommend all three sciences,
students should take two of them at the IB level and one as a
regular High School course.
IB Science Course General
Information
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Higher Level (240 hours)
Biology, Physics
completed over 2 years
grade 11 all year, every other day
+
grade 12 every day until IB exam period (May)
• for registration – sign up for only 32S
IB Science Course General
Information
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Standard Level (150 hours)
Chemistry
completed over 1 year
every day until IB exam period (May)
grade 11 & 12 semester 1 and 2 respectively
for registration – sign up for both 32S and 42S
Chemistry
IB Science Course General
Information
• Choosing the science courses should be
based on:
– Faculty or course of study at the postsecondary level
– course pre-requisites at post-secondary level
– your interest in the subject area
IB Science Course General
Information
• Each course is different and thus provides
different challenges
• Strong student work ethic is the foundation to
success in any course
• There is no science course “easier” than the
other
IB Science Course General
Information
• Common Characteristics:
– same type of IB assessments
– Internal Assessment 24 % (Practical, Lab
Work)
– External Assessment 76 % (Final Exams)
– Each 42S/A course is accepted as a
University pre-requisite
IB Science Course General
Information
• many topics learned in each of the courses are
university level topics
• each course relies on consistent and steady
work and study habits
• each course may earn the student a university
credit
IB Science Course General
Information
Unique Characteristics
Chemistry
• 40 hours of lab work, labs done weekly
• Some math base needed as well as reading
and comprehension skills
• Course requirements are lab reports, content
tests and assignments
IB Science Course General
Information
Unique Characteristics
Biology
• covers high school Biology content and
University level content
• requires frequent reading and review plus
comprehension skills
• 60 hours of lab work required
IB Science Course General
Information
Unique Characteristics
Physics
• requires students to have strong algebraic
skills and mathematical comprehension
• content requires understanding of concepts
• 60 hours of lab work required
IB Language Choices
• French or French Immersion:
• French IB 42S (French B Standard Level - Grade 11)
– Oral Exam and Written Exam
• French Immersion (Français) IB 42S (Grade 11)
• French Immersion (Français) IB 42A (French B Higher Level - Grade 12)
– Oral Exam, Written Exam, Literature
• Spanish or Japanese (Ab Initio)
• Self-taught Language (“Mother Tongue”)
Theory of Knowledge
• Critical Thinking
• Questioning
• Basis of Knowledge
Extended Essay
• 4000 words
• Research Paper
• Choice of Topic
• Staff Mentor
Creative – Action - Service
• “CAS”
• 150 Hours
• Balance
Differences Between High School And
University
HIGH SCHOOL
CLASS TIME
40-80 minutes
per class
25 hrs/week
1000 hrs/year
(40 weeks)
UNIVERSITY
1-3 hrs per class
15 hrs/week
390 hrs/year
(26 weeks)
Differences Between High School And
University
HIGH SCHOOL
HOURS OF STUDY
1-2 hrs / day
5-10 hrs / week
UNIVERSITY
3-4 hrs / day
3-4 hrs study / class
35-50 hrs / week
Differences Between High School And
University
HIGH SCHOOL
TESTING
Regular Testing (after each
unit or chapter)
Based on combination of
class discussion,
homework assignments
and handouts
UNIVERSITY
1-3 tests or exams / term
Based on student’s class
notes and textbook
reading
Essay, multiple choice or
problem solving exams
Differences Between High School And
University
UNIVERSITY
HIGH SCHOOL
INSTRUCTION
Small classes
(22-30 students)
Attendance taken
Less formal, more discussion
Notebooks / Homework
Monitored
Credit for in-class assignments
Parents contacted if there is a
problem
Large classes (up to 400)
No attendance taken
Lecture format
Work habits not monitored
Only assignments handed in are
graded
Parents not notified
Differences Between High School And
University
HIGH SCHOOL
Limits are set and
monitored
FREEDOM & TIME
Most time is
structured
UNIVERSITY
Only class time is
structured; the rest
is up to the student
Limits are lifted