International Baccalaureate
Programme (IB): MYP and DP
at Turner Fenton Secondary School
What is an IB Education?
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The IB Learner Profile
Inquirers
• curiosity • independence in learning • love of learning
Knowledgeable
• concepts, ideas and issues • in-depth understanding
Thinkers
• apply skills critically • reasoned, ethical decisions
Communicators
• two languages • confidence and collaboration
Principled
• integrity, honesty, fairness, and justice
Open-minded
• open to other’s perspectives, values and traditions
Caring
• empathy, compassion and respect • service
Risk-takers
• courage to explore new ideas, roles and strategies
Balanced
• intellectual, physical and emotional balance
Reflective
• thoughtful consideration about their own learning
Difference between AP and IB
AP
IB
• Opportunity for advanced • Opportunity for advanced
placement in university
placement in university
• Taken on a course-bycourse basis
• Offers a complete
program and diploma
• Mark is based solely on
an end of term AP exam
• Marks determined by both
internal assessments and
final IB exams
IB at Turner Fenton
Grades 11 & 12: Diploma Programme (DP)
Grades 9 & 10: Middle Years Programme (MYP)
WHY IB?
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IB Community/Culture
Well rounded learners
21st Century skills
Internationally
recognized credential
• Success at university
Student Voices
Diploma Programme (DP) Model
• 6 Core Subjects
• Extended Essay
• ToK
• Approaches to Learning
• CAS
• 3 Standard Level (SL) courses
• 2 semesters over 1 or 2 years
• 2 exams written in grade 11
• 1 exam written in grade 12
• 3 Higher Level (HL) courses
• 3 semesters over 2 years
• 3 exams written in grade 12
• TOK
• 1 semester course in grade 12
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Diploma Program Course Options
Group 1
• English
Literature
• Language &
Literature
Group 2
• French
Group 3
• Business & Management
• Economics
• History
• Information Technology
in a Global Society
Group 4
• Biology
• Chemistry
• Physics
Group 5
Group 6
• Mathematics • Visual Arts
• Mathematical
Studies
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Middle Years Programme (MYP)
Grades 9 and 10
• 8 Core Subjects
• Approaches to Learning
• Conceptual education
• Personal Project
MYP Course Options
Grade 9
English
French
Geography
Grade 9 Math
Grade 10 Math
Science
HPE
Art Option
Grade 10
English
French
History (gr. 10)
Grade 11 Math
Science
Civics/Careers
Option 1
Option 2
Assessment
• Teachers assess according to criteria set for
each subject discipline by the IB
Assessment Centre
Ideal IB Candidate Profile:
• Maintains a successful academic record
• Participates in many aspects of school life
• Has good time management skills
• Has a positive attitude toward learning
• Works well with others
• Is willing to take initiative
Programme Fees
The IB Diploma Programme at Turner Fenton requires fees for
all four years of the program:
Grade 9
$200
Grade 10
$200
Grade 11
$1250
Grade 12
$1250
Middle Years
Programme
Application
Process
for September
2016
Application Criteria
• Live in Peel north of the 401 and south of
Bovaird Drive/Castlemore Road
• Currently a grade 8 student
NB. Bussing is not provided
01 January 2012
For Students that are currently in a
Peel District School Board
Elementary School
1. Go to the PDSB Regional Program Application site for
Turner Fenton IB
2. Create an Applicant ID and password
3. Fill in all of the fields with the application information
4. Complete the written response section of the application
5. Submit your completed application by November 20th
6. $40.00 application fee
Parts of the Application
• Basic Info
• Grade 7 Final Report Card – this will be uploaded from
Peel Board
• On-Line Written Response
For Students that are not currently
in a Peel District School Board
Elementary School
01 January 2012
1. Go to the PDSB Regional Program Application site for Turner Fenton IB:
-Create an Applicant ID and password
2. Fill in all of the fields with the application information
3. Bring the following document to the South Hall Office at Turner Fenton
S.S ( by November 20th at 3 pm)
• An original copy of the grade 7 final (June) report card
• No other documentation will be accepted
5. Complete the question response section of the on-line application
6. Pay the $40.00 application fee
7. Ensure your application is complete by the deadline: November 20th
Selection Process
1. Applications are reviewed and scored based on:
• Grade 7 Report Card
• Written Response
2. Applicants who make it past the application process
will be entered into a lottery for a spot in the program
Offers of Acceptance
• Offers will be emailed to successful applicants Feb. 8th
• Offers must be accepted by no later than Feb. 12th
• Second round of offers will be made on Feb. 16th
• Once students make program decisions, they cannot change
their minds and accept spots in different regional programs.
Accepting an offer
• To accept an offer, you will need to reply by the
deadline. You will need to reply to the offer email you
receive.
• When you confirm program participation, you will be
asked to pay your program fees ($200), directions will
be provided.
• Students will only be officially admitted into the
program once program fees are received.
• Fees will be paid for online using a third-party service
provider.
Education for life