Your

• Students select one course from six groups and must also complete core components of CAS, Theory of
Knowledge and Extended Essay

• Students take a minimum of 3 courses at the HIGHER LEVEL (HL) and 3 courses at the STANDARD LEVEL (SL)
• HL = 3 semesters
• SL = 2 semesters
• Students should select courses at the HL that match their University program interests

French B
Spanish Ab Initio
Classical Language
English
A1
Economics
ITGS
Geography
History
Psychology
Biology
Chemistry
Physics
Visual Arts
Music
Drama
Math HL
Math SL
Math Studies

English
A1 French B
Spanish Ab Initio
Classical Language
(Latin)
Economics
ITGS
Geography
History
Psychology
Biology
Chemistry
Physics
2 nd Course from
Group 2, 3 or 4
Math HL
Math SL
Math Stud ies

• CAS – Creativity, Action and Service
– Guideline of 150 hours split between the three components
– CAS supervisor completes workshop with students in
June of grade 10
• TOK – Blended e-learning model starts in grade 11
– Essay and presentation is due in grade 12 year
• Extended Essay
– Workshops start with your EE supervisor in May of your grade 11 year

• How can I get my IB Diploma in Grade
12?
– 7 point marking scale
– Pass each course (no marks of 1)
– Receive a minimum of 24 Diploma Points
– Complete the TOK and Extended Essay
– Complete CAS (approx. 150 hours)
Group 1 – Language
Group 2 - Second Language B
Group 3 - Individuals and Societies
Group 4 - Experimental Sciences
Group 5 - Mathematics
Group 6 - The Arts
Bonus TOK and EE (maximum 3)
IB Diploma Score
6
6
6
5
7
5
3
38

• Diploma Certificate Student terminology change to Diploma Program Course
Student
• PreBacc History Course offered beginning
September 2013 – focus on research, sourcing and citation.

• IB Diploma Course Program includes a minimum of FOUR
IB Courses and students must participate in the Theory of
Knowledge.
– Students will receive recognition for each IB Course completed
– HL courses still qualify for transfer credit
– Students however do not participate in CAS or the Extended
Essay
– Some Universities do not recognize the Diploma Course for transfer credit (ie. McMaster)
– TOK has a five level grade from A to E
Group 1 – Language
Group 2 - Second Language B
Group 3 - Individuals and Societies
Group 4 - Experimental Sciences
Group 5 - Mathematics
Group 6 - The Arts
Theory of Knowledge
IB Diploma Score
6
N/A
7
6
6
N/A
B
N/A

IB Course HL=3 Sem. SL=2 Sem.
OSSD equivalent
English HL /SL
Math HL/SL
Chemistry HL/SL
Biology HL/SL
Art HL/SL
French B SL
Geography HL/SL
History HL/SL
TOK
ENG3U, ENG4U, ETS 4U
MDM 4U , MHF 4U, MCV 4U
SCH 3U, SCH 4U, SNC4M
SBI 3U, SBI 4U, PSE4U
AVI 3M, AVI 4M, AWD4M
FSF3U, FSF4U, ORFIF 3U, FIF 4U
CGF 3M, CGW 4U , CGU4U
CHW 3M, CHY 4U, IDC4U
HZT 4U

• IB Courses contain mark bands that indicate levels of achievement from 7 to 1

• Teachers use these mark bands as a guide to convert IB to Ontario grade reporting using a conversion scale

Da ta from 2011-2012 showed:
• Grade 11 Students GPA:
– Top GPA at Westdale was a full Diploma student
– 3 of top 5 GPA were IB Students
– 16 of the top 30 GPA were IB Students
• Grade 12 Students GPA:
– 7 of the top 10 GPA (all courses taken) were
IB Students
– 15 of the top 30 GPA were IB Students

• Refer to IB conversion scale and Westdale
IB conversion policy in parent handouts.
• OSSD grades will not be lowered after predicted grades are calculated by teachers during the term
• They may be increased if students perform higher than their predicted grade

• Students apply in January of their Grade
12 year (Ontario) and as early as
November to some International Schools
• Students benefit by having both sets of credentials to be accepted into their programs
Ontario Grades
IB Grades
OUAC (Ontario
University
Application
Centre) and Outof-Province
Universities

• OSSD- Students require 6 Grade 12
University or University/College courses
– Programs will insist on certain prerequisite courses as part of the 6 (ie. Biology 12 for
Life Science)
– Minimum average will vary each year
• IB – Students require the prerequisite IB course and a minimum overall score (ie. Health Science
@ Mac IB English, Math, Biology, Chemistry and a minimum of 36 DP points)

University
Queen’s University
Toronto
McGill
Program
Commerce
Arts and Science
Life Science
IB Grades and
Prerequisite
Full IB Diploma with a minimum of 32 points
English HL/SL
Math SL or HL
Full IB Diploma with a minimum score of
28
English HL/SL
Math HL/SL
Full IB Diploma with score between 36-
38
ENG HL/SL
Math HL/SL
Bio, Chem or Phys
HL/SL
Ontario Grades and
Prerequisite
ENG4U, MCV4U and
1 other Grade 12 U
Math , any other 3
Grade 12 U
87%+ average
ENG4U, MCV4U and any 4 Grade 12 U
Mid 80’s +
4U English
4U Calculus and
Vectors; two of 4U Biology,
Chemistry or Physics
91%+average

• The potential for Advanced Standing or Transfer
Credit (see handout sample from UBC)
• Use credentials and admission criteria from each
Diploma (whichever qualifies for entry)
• Advanced preparation for University and building the University transcript for Graduate School
• Use your CAS activities as the basis of your scholarship and supplemental applications
• Extended Essay development – writing a
University style paper before getting there!

• Cost
– Up to $60000 US
– Universities can be
• Needs Blind –decisions made without knowledge of financial need
• Needs Aware- decisions made with knowledge of financial need
• Financial Aid
– International Students Limited
– Athletes
– Ivy League
Div 1/2 onl y
Demonstrated Need
The term ‘scholarship’ at Ivy League Schools (Yale, Brown,
Harvard, Princeton.....) DOES NOT EXIST

• Standardized Tests SAT/ACT
• SAT= SAT Reasoning plus SAT Subject Tests (usually your choice of 2)
• SAT Reasoning Test (3 ¾ Hours)
– Critical Reading 800
– Math 800
– Writing
– Total
• SAT Subject Tests (1 hour each)
– Ie. Math 1, Math 2, English,
800
2400

• SAT Reasoning Score Guidelines
University
Highly Selective
(ie. Ivy League)
Score
+2150
Selective +1850
Accessible +1500
• Recommended to take the SAT up to 3 times
• Westdale offers PSAT (Pre SAT ) in October each year for Grade 10 and 11

• Early Decision
Binding
Round 1 Due Nov. 1 st Grade 12
Round 2 Jan 1 st Grade 12 Binding
• Early Action
Non-Binding
Nov 1 st Grade 12
• Regular Decision Jan 1 st Grade 12
Multiple
• Resources
– www.collegeboard.com
– www.commonapp.org
– www.prepskills.com
– www.princetonreview.com

– Many schools use the UCAS system for applying
– Deadlines may be as early as October 15 th
(Cambridge and Oxford)
– Some high demand universities may require specific testing such as the BMAT (Biomedical
Apptitude Test), or TSA (Thinking Skills
Assessment ) www.ucas.com

• Ontario Compulsory Courses
– English, Math, Science, History, Careers/Civics
– PREBACC an important prep for IB years in
Grade 11 and 12
– Summer School or Online
• Electives – 3
– Grade 11 Math (a must for students considering programs that require advanced functions and calculus)
– French Language/G2/3 rd Science

Grade 11 PreBacc Math Grade 10
Academic or PreBacc
Math HL or SL
(MHF4U/MCV4U)
Math Studies SL
(MCF3M/MDM4U)

• Mandatory Math and English are covered within the Diploma Program (as well as the G3 requirement of the 2 nd language)
• Students are selecting courses that match their University pathway interests/goals and that also satisfy the IB Diploma requirements

• Students must select 7 FI courses before entering IB in Grade 11.
• We currently recommend that all FI students take HL French B
• Students will now receive two University entrance Ontario credits attached to HL
French B (FIF4UI and EWC4UI)

Ontario and Canada www.electronicinfo.ca
Ontario University Fair www.ouf.ca
IB University Fair – April each year for Grade 11
IB students
International
International University Fair – www.studyandgoabroad.com
CollegeBoard – www.collegeboard.org
Cambridge App Service – www.ucas.com

• Grade 11 Mathematics needed before entry into
IB
• Students MAY be asked to complete a lab based course in ALL THREE science areas at University
• General Requirements – Math SL/HL, English
SL/HL, 2 of the 3 Sciences HL/SL
• Grade 11 third science in Grade 10 to replace an optional credit. (ie. Some students take grade
11 Physics as an elective in grade 10. I recommend a strong Math and Science mark
>85% in grade 10 PreBacc)

• ICS201, BBI201 recommended
• Grade 11 University Math needed before entering IB
• IB Diploma recommendation
– Math HL/SL
– English HL/SL
– Economics HL/SL
– ITGS HL/SL
Note: Schulich School of Business York University requires HL Math

• Grade 11 University Math PreBacc highly recommended in Grade 10
• Grade 11 Biology recommended in Grade 10
• TDJ2O1, ICS2O1 recommended in Grade 10
• General Requirements
– English HL/SL
– Math HL/SL
– Chemistry HL/SL
– Physics HL/SL
Note: Waterloo University has heavy emphasis on HL Mathematicsenriched Mathematics a must
Architecture programs may require a Portfolio and emphasis on
Visual Arts

• Universities sometimes classify these differently and there are a variety of Degrees offered
• Can be for students who have a strong academic interest across disciplines and are unsure as to their future Career aspirations. Strong preparation for many graduate school pathways
• General Requirements
– Ie. McMaster
• IB English, Math HL/SL
• Interdisciplinary course selection in University

• Visual Arts students/Music students MUST take grade 10 courses in that discipline
• Suggested IB Diploma selection
– English HL/SL
– Art
– History/Psychology
– Math SL
– French/Spanish
– Biology

• Emily Power – IB Diploma Graduate Sept. 2012
– McMaster University Arts and Science
• Madeeha Wynne – IB Diploma Graduate Sept .2012
– McMaster University Life Sciences
• Julia Shen – IB Diploma Graduate Sept. 2012
– -McMaster University Health Science

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