Please make an appointment with a school counsellor if you have any questions regarding course selection for the 2026-2027 academic year
The International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme is a two-year program that starts in grade 11 for students who are academically motivated, service oriented, and who desire the rigorous international curriculum that focuses on our role as citizens in a global society. The International Baccalaureate Organization’s goal is to provide students with the values and opportunities that will enable them to develop sound judgment, think creatively and critically, and respect others in our global community.
Over a two-year period, IB Diploma students' study six academic subjects, one from each group on the model, although a second group 2-4 subject may supplant group 6. Students must also fulfill the Knowledge (TOK), Creativity, Activity, and Service (CAS) and the Extended Essay. Three subjects must be studied at the higher level (HL) and three at the standard level (SL). IB philosophy promotes the development of a well-rounded, service orientated citizen of the world.
Most universities around the world recognize/recruit the IB graduate—at the University of Saskatchewan, students can receive transfer credit for some of their IB courses (includes EE and ToK) each with an IB mark of at least 5 (on a scale of 1-7). See http://explore.usask.ca/admissions/transfer/ for more information on IB Recognition at the University of Saskatchewan. Students who complete the IB Diploma Programme will also achieve a Saskatchewan high school diploma.
More information can also be accessed at www.ibo.org. Any questions about this exciting educational opportunity in Saskatoon can be directed to Student Services, Mrs. Drake (draked@spsd.sk.ca), school administration, Mr. Brimcombe, Principal (brimcomber@spsd.sk.ca) or Mr. J. Speir (speirj@spsd.sk.ca).
PRE - IB GRADE 10
English Language Arts ENL 10 pre-IB
Indigenous Studies 10 pre-IB
Science 10 pre-IB
Visual Art 10 pre-IB
Foundations & Pre-Calculus Math 10 pre-IB
Foundations Math 20 pre-IB
All pre-IB students should ensure they complete two fine and performing or practical and applied arts credits in grade 10.
Pre-IB courses cover the regular Saskatchewan Curriculum but include some assessment and teaching methodologies used in the International Baccalaureate courses.
YEAR ONE: GRADE 11
English Language Arts 20 IB
Pre-Calculus Math 20 IB
Theory of Knowledge 20
Health Science 20 IB
Biology 30 IB
German 10 IB
Leadership 30 (Creativity, Activity and Service)
Academic Research and Writing 30L (Extended Essay)
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ONE OF:
Physical Science 20 IB
Physics 30 IB***
OR
Visual Art 20 IB
Visual Art 30 IB
*** The IB exam for Physics 30 is written in the grade 11 year, assessments for IB Art are also completed during grade 11.
YEAR TWO: GRADE 12
English Language Arts 30 IB
History 30 IB
Theory of Knowledge 30
Pre-Calculus Math 30 IB
Calculus 30 IB
Environmental Science 20 IB
German 20 IB
IB Exams for English, History, Mathematics, German and Biology are written in the grade 12 year.