Diploma
Programme
R.E. Mountain Secondary School
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Contents
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IB Mission Statement
Learner Profile
Pre IB and IB Diploma Programmes
Diploma Programme curriculum
Subjects
Curriculum contents
Assessment
University recognition
IB philosophy
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Mission
• Aims to develop inquiring, knowledgeable and
caring young people who help to create a better
and more peaceful world through intercultural
understanding and respect.
• Works with schools, governments and international
organizations to develop challenging programmes
of international education and rigorous
assessment.
• Encourages students across the world to become
active, compassionate and lifelong learners who
understand that other people, with their differences,
can also be right.
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Catherine Tu
President of Student Council
Grade 12 IB Student
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Programs At R.E. Mountain Secondary School
 Mountain Pre-IB Program
Formally known as the Honours Program
Grades 9 &10
 Diploma Program
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Grades
11 and 12
IB Fees are Mandatory in Gr. 11 and 12
 Course (Certificate) Program
Partial IB Program
Grades 11 and 12
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IB Fees
Diploma Students
Total Fees to student for a two year program = $800.00
• Gr. 11 - $400 per year, payable upon acceptance into the program
• Gr. 12 - $400 per year, payable during course selection in March
Mountain subsidizes additional cost for each student
IB Program Costs $3000.00 more per student then a
Non- IB student
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IB Fees
Course (Certificate) Students
$200.00 for the first Course
$130.00 per course thereafter
Example:
If taking one course for $200.00
• Gr. 11 $100.00 payable upon acceptance into the program
• Gr. 12 $100.00 payable during course selection in March
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Program Fees Grid
Full Program: $800.00
Certificate: 1 course = $200.00, each additional course = $130.00
IB Program Fees
Full Diploma
Certificate
1 Course
Certificate
2 Courses
Certificate
3 Courses
Certificate
4 Courses
Certificate
5 Courses
Certificate
6 Courses or More
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Grade 11 – Due upon
acceptance into
program
$400.00
Grade 12 – Due upon
course registration I
March
$400.00
Total Program
Cost Over Two
Years
$800.00
$100.00
$100.00
$200.00
$165.00
$165.00
$330.00
$230.00
$230.00
$460.00
$295.00
$295.00
$590.00
$360.00
$360.00
$720.00
$400.00
$400.00
$800.00
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Entry into Pre-IB at Grade 9
80 Full time Spots
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A/B Average on most recent report card
Grade 8 Teacher Recommendation
Grade 9 Pre- IB Online Application Form
Pre-IB 9 Placement Test
Completion of Gr. 9 Math prior to entry
into gr. 9 at Mountain. ( Summer School)
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Pre- IB 9 Test Dates
Register and attend for ONE of the following exam
dates:
1. Wed. April 1st, 9am at Yorkson.
2. Thurs. April 2nd , 3:30pm at Mountain
To register, please go the R.E. Mountain website at:
http://www.remountainsecondaryschool.com
OR email Alice Tollefsen at:
atollefsen@sd35.bc.ca
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R.E. Mountain Pre-IB Program Flow Chart
The grade 8 column identifies courses that must be complete to
enter the Pre-IB 9 Program.
English
Math
Social Studies
Science
French
English 8
Math 8 & 9
Social Studies 8
Science 8
French 8
Pre- IB English 9
Pre- IB Math 10
Pre- IB Socials 9 &
10
Pre- IB Science 9
Pre- IB French 9
Pre- IB Mandarin 9
Pre- IB English 10
Pre- IB Pre Calculus 11
Pre- IB Socials 11
Science 10 Honours
Pre- IB French 10
Pre- IB Mandarin
10
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Mandarin
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Entry into Pre-IB at Grade 10
80 Full time Spots
 A/B Average on most recent report card
 Grade 9 Teacher Recommendation
 Grade 10 Pre- IB Application Form (for regular
grade 9 students only)
 Current Pre-IB students do not reapply
 Completion of Gr. 10 Math prior to entry into
gr. 10 at Mountain. ( Summer School)
 Completion of Gr. 10 Social Studies prior to
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entry into gr. 10 at Mountain. (Summer School)
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Programs: What makes the Diploma Program special?
A rigorous two year pre-university course that leads to examinations.
 Designed for students aged 16
to 19 (Grades 11 – 12 at
Mountain)
 Rigorous and relevant
curriculum
 The diploma is well recognized
by the world’s leading
universities
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IB Diploma Program Curriculum Framework
1. The Curriculum contains six subject
groups together with the Core.
2. Three subjects are studied at
higher level.
3. Three subjects are studied at
standard level.
4. All three parts of the core:
extended essay,
theory of knowledge
creativity, action, service
are compulsory and are central to the
philosophy of the Diploma Program.
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R.E. Mountain IB Program Flow Chart
Mandatory to
Choose One
Mandatory to
Choose One
Group 1
Group 2
English A: Literature
HL
French B SL
English A: Literature
SL
English A: Language
and Literature SL
Mandatory to
Choose One
Group 3
Mandatory to
Choose One
Mandatory to
Choose One
Optional
Choose One or
replace with one
group 3 or 4
All are
Mandatory
Group 4
Group 5
Group 6
Core
History of Europe HL
Biology HL
Math HL
Visual Arts HL
Theory of Knowledge
French B HL
History of Europe SL
Biology SL
Math SL
Visual Arts SL
Extended Essay
Mandarin HL
Geography HL
Chemistry HL
Mandarin SL
Geography SL
Chemistry SL
School Supported
Language SL
Psychology HL
Physics SL
Psychology SL
Physics HL
CAS
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Entry into Pre-IB at Grade 11
60 Full Time Spots
Multiple Part Time Spots
1. A/B Average on most recent report card/excellent
work ethic
2. Grade 10 teacher Recommendation
3. Grade 11 IB Application Form
4. Completion of Gr. 11 Pre-Calculus prior to entry into
gr. 11 at Mountain. ( Summer School)
5. Completion of Gr. 11 Social Studies prior to entry into
gr. 11 at Mountain. (Summer School) OR
IB Geography or IB History can be taken in lieu
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Sciences at University?
University Science Programs Require:
• Chemistry and Physics 11
• Pre-Calculus 12
• 2 Science 12’s (Bi. 12, Ch. 12, Ph. 12)
In IB a student can take a Max. of 2 Sciences
Sciences/Engineering:
Sciences:
THEN:
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IB Ph. 11/12 SL + IB Ch. 11/12 SL or HL
Most students want Bi. 11/12 + Ch. 11/12 SL or HL
Physics 11 must be taken online OR at Summer School
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Contents: What does the Diploma Programme curriculum
contain?
There are three core requirements
The Extended Essay
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4,000 words
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Offers the opportunity to investigate
a research question of individual
interest
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Familiarises students with the
independent research and writing
skills expected at university
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Contents: What does the Diploma Programme curriculum
contain?
Creativity, Action
and Service (CAS)
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Encourages students to be involved
in artistic pursuits, sports and
community service
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Education outside the classroom
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Development of the learner profile
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Contents: What does the Diploma Programme curriculum
contain?
Theory
Of
Knowledge
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Interdisciplinary
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Explores the nature of knowledge
across disciplines
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Encouraging an appreciation of
other cultural perspectives
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Programme: What is the Diploma Programme?
The IB programme each contain four core elements
Diploma
Ages 16 - 19
Curriculum
Student
assessment
Professional
development
School
evaluation
The IB Diploma Programme is designed as an
academically challenging and balanced
programme of education with final examinations
that prepares students, normally aged 16 – 19,
for success at university and life beyond
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Services: What is special about IB assessment?
IB assessment is rigorous, criterion related, consistent and differentiating of student ability.
 Diploma Programme assessment includes both final
examinations and internal assessment undertaken by the
teacher to IB criteria and then externally moderated by the IB.
 All 4,000 examiners are ‘quality checked’ through a process of
moderation.
 The IB undertakes random inspections of
schools during exams.
 Results published on: July 5th for May Exams
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IB Assessment
1. The diploma is graded over 45 points giving ample scope to
differentiate student ability
2. Marks awarded for each course range from 1 (lowest) to 7 (highest).
3. Diploma is awarded to students who gain at least 24 points.
4. The overall diploma pass rate is broadly
consistent year on year
5. Diploma Programme assessment – principles and
practice – available on www.ibo.org
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UBC Grade Conversion Scale
The grade conversion scale that will be used to determine
admission based on official IB results is as follows:
IB Grade
7
6
5
4
3
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% Equivalent
96
90
86
76
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University recognition: How well is the diploma recognized by
universities?
The IB diploma is widely recognized by the world’s leading universities.
The IB works closely with universities in all regions of the world to
gain recognition for the IB diploma:
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Direct online access for university admissions officers and
government officials to syllabuses and recent examination papers
A database of university admission policies on www.ibo.org
Recognition in over 100 countries
Recognition by over 2,000 universities
Some universities offer scholarships and advanced placement for
IB students
Students applying to a particular university can access their grades
directly from the IB’s secure web site.
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What is the IB Philosophy?
 “Through high quality education we create a better world.”
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Idealistic, peace promoting
Culturally aware
Quality, standards
University recognition & challenge
 “International and Baccalaureate complementing opposites that
make the IB.”
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For further information visit
http://www.ibo.org.
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