International Baccalaureate
Diploma Programme (IBDP)
Oakridge Secondary School is a candidate school* for the Diploma Programme. This school is pursuing authorization as an IB World School. IB World Schools share a
common philosophy—a commitment to high-quality, challenging, international education—that we believe is important for our students.
*Only schools authorized by the IB Organization can offer any of its four academic programmes: the Primary Years Programme (PYP), the Middle Years Programme (MYP), the Diploma Programme
(DP), or the Career-related Programme (CP). Candidate status gives no guarantee that authorization will be granted.

Information Night Overview
1. Why IB and an Overview of the IB Diploma
Programme
2. Oakridge implementation of the IBDP
3. Grade 9/10 extended program and application
process
4. Q&A

IB Mission Statement
The International Baccalaureate Organization, in
partnership with IB World Schools, aims to:
“to develop inquiring, knowledgeable and caring
young people who help to create a better and more
peaceful world through intercultural understanding
and respect.”
1-http://www.ibo.org/globalassets/digital-tookit/brochures/corporate-brochure-en.pdf

Why IB at Oakridge?
 Develops inquiring, caring young people
 Far-reaching diploma; students have greater
breadth and depth in many disciplines
 Up to 3 advanced standing credits available when
entering post-secondary schools
 Study in French and English

Why IB at Oakridge?
 International accreditation
 Internal and external evaluations
 Rigorous curriculum and IB trained teachers
 University feedback
IB students are better prepared

IBDP Overview
 IB is a not-for-profit foundation created by teachers
at the International School of Geneva, Switzerland.
IB is celebrating its 50th Anniversary.
 Four programmes:
 Primary Years Programme (PYP K-5)
 Middle Years Programme (MYP 6-10)
 Career-Related Programme (CP 11-12)
 Diploma Programme (DP 11-12)

Pre-IBDP OVERVIEW
 Grade 9 and 10 extended and enriched
programme prepares students for the rigour of
the Diploma Programme in Grades 11 and 12
 For example:
 Extended ENG, MPM, SNC, CGC/CHC, FSF
 Accelerated Math (Grade 10 and 11 Math)
 Compacted Civics/Careers

Pre-IBDP Academic Options
GRADE 9 GRADE 10
English English
French French
Geography History
Math Grade 10 Math
Science Grade 11 Math
Physical Education Science
Arts Elective Civics/Careers (possible compact)
Business/Technology Elective Elective

3-http://www.ibo.org/about-the-ib/facts-and-figures/
As of March 2017, there are 3,104 schools offering DP in 147 countries worldwide.

4-http://www.ibo.org/digital-toolkit/presentations/
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International Baccalaureate Organization: http://www.ibo.org/digital-toolkit/presentations
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TVDSB Global Competencies Linked with
the IB Learner Profile
 Critical Thinkers / Problem Solvers
 Innovators
 Self-Directed Learners
 Collaborators
 Communicators
 Global Citizens

What the DP offers students:
 Through the DP2, schools are able to develop
students who:
 have excellent breadth and depth of knowledge
 flourish physically, intellectually, emotionally and
ethically
 study at least two languages
 excel in traditional academic subjects
 explore the nature of knowledge through the
programme’s unique ToK course.
2-http://www.ibo.org/programmes/diploma-programme/what-is-the-dp/

IBD Requirements
 6.0 IB credits in subject groups
 ❶Literature and Language, ❷Language Acquisition,
❸Individuals and Societies, ❹Sciences, ❺Mathematics,
❻the Arts;
 usually* takes 2.0-3.0 Ontario courses to cover 1.0 IB subject group
 Highs (HL) + Standards (SL)
 at least 3 (no more than 4) HL + 3 SL
 HL+SL differ in scope; measured according to same grade
descriptors; 150-240 hrs

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5-http://www.ibo.org/globalassets/digital-tookit/brochures/1709-dp-brochure-en.pdf

5-http://www.ibo.org/globalassets/digital-tookit/brochures/1709-dp-brochure-en.pdf

The CORE of the Diploma
Programme
 Theory of Knowledge (ToK)
 Course work - students reflect on nature of knowledge;
how we know what we know? (oral presentation and 1,600 word paper)
 Extended Essay (EE)
 Self-directed undergraduate-level research paper; inspired by IB courses
(4,000 word paper)
 Creativity, Action, Service (CAS)
 Volunteer participation in activities alongside academic studies

Multiple opportunities for students to demonstrate knowledge:
 Internal Evaluations – determined by classroom teachers
 External Evaluations – determined by an out-of-school
moderator
 Students graduate with both an IB Diploma (IBD) and an
Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD)
IB Assessment

Postsecondary
 IB courses are evaluated on a 7 point scale, equivalencies are
established when applying to post-secondary.
 Each post-secondary institution has an equivalency grid* they
use to determine admissions.
 Up to 3 advance standing credits (for HL courses) are available
when entering post-secondary schools.
*Please be advised that every institution has the right to determine their own grid for equivalency. Program requirements may also vary by institution. Students must
contact the institutions or visit the registrar’s websites for specifics.

Each course is marked on a 7 point scale.
6 courses x 7 possible points = 42
Core (TOK, CAS, EE) = 3
TOTAL IB Score
= /45
IB Grading

6-http://www3.dpcdsb.org/STFXS/Documents/IB_Diploma_Programme__Simplifying_the_diploma_requ.pdf

Postsecondary
“88% of DP graduates earn a Bachelor’s Degree within the allotted
time compared with 58% of all students.”
—IB World Magazine (May, 2011)
Students graduate with the equivalency of 10 or more Grade 12
university preparation courses.

Postsecondary
Dr. Tracy Cunningham – Ed. D.
Associate Registrar, King's University College at Western University

King’s Degree Programs
INTERDISCIPLINARY
• Social Justice
and Peace
Studies
• Childhood and
Social
Institutions
BMOS
• Accounting
• Global
Commerce
• Human
Resources
• Finance and
Administration
SOCIAL SCIENCES
• Economics
• Disability
Studies
• Finance
• Management
• Political Science
• History
• Psychology
• Sociology
• Criminology
• Canadian
Studies
• Thanatology
SCHOOL OF SOCIAL WORK
• Bachelor of Social Work
• Master of Social Work
ARTS
• Philosophy
• English
• French
• Religious
Studies
• World Religions
• Foundation in
Western
Thought and
Civilization
• Catholic Studies
for Teachers
FINANCE & WEALTH MANAGEMENT
• Collaborative program with Fanshawe College

King’s Admissions
King’s Scholarships
King’s offers
generous, unlimited
and guaranteed
entrance
scholarships

Transfer Credit at Postsecondary
 A typical* set of requirements for transfer credit:
 Must have registered in the full IB-DP (3HL-3SL)
 Successful completion of IBD including milestones
 Passes minimum of 6 subjects; 3 must be HL
 Minimum predicted score of 28
 No mark less than 4 on any individual course (HL, SL) and/or HL
transfer for individual scores 5 or higher*
 Prerequisites for the intended program of study at the institution*
 What makes Ontario* different?

Full list found on Oakridge Website in
International Baccalaureate webpage.
Canadian University Acceptance Information

IB Learners
 Takes initiative in one’s learning
 Collaborates
 Has a successful academic record
 Participates in various extra-curriculars
 Is an effective time manager
 Is curious and has a positive attitude towards
learning

Student Voice

IBDP at Oakridge and TVDSB
 Oakridge is a candidate school with an action plan to
be authorized as an IB World School for September
2020.
 Current Grade 9s will be the first IB graduates from
Oakridge.
 TVDSB plans to grow the IBDP to other TVDSB in the
future.

Out of Area Students and
Transportation
 Current TVDSB procedure is followed for all
out-of-area students.
 Out-of-area families are responsible for their
own student transportation.

Program Fees
 The TVDSB Pre-DP and Diploma Program fees will commence
September 2020 once the school is an authorized IB World
School. Expected Fees (including examination* fees):
 Grade 9 – Sept. 30 $300
 Grade 10 – Sept. 30 $300 and Feb. 28 $475
 Grade 11 – Sept. 30 $475 and Feb. 28 $475
 Grade 12 – Sept. 30 $475
Total = $2500*

Application Process
 Applications are reviewed and scored base
upon:
1. Letter of reference
2. Written response by student
3. Achievement data from Grade 7 Report Card
and Grade 8 Early Report Card
 Possible late entry points
 Students can apply after Grade 8; however,
preference will be given to existing Oakridge
pre-IB students and academic requirements
must be met (e.g. acceleration of mathematics)

Application Process
Applications can be found on the Oakridge website
under “Programs”
www.oakridge.tvdsb.ca/en/programs/international-
baccalaureate---diploma-program
Applications will be available tonight at midnight.

Application Process
 Application are due by Monday, January 15th, 2019
 Applications must be emailed to the school IB email
oakridgeIB@tvdsb.ca
(automatic reply will notify you that your email has been received – check junk mail)
 All successful applicants will be entered into a lottery
for a spot in the IBDP if the number of applicants
exceeds current capacity

Application Process
 Offers of placement will be emailed to
successful candidates by:
Friday, January 25th, 2019
 Offers must be accepted no later than:
Wednesday, January 30th, 2019

Questions and Answers