INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE DIPLOMA PROGRAMME 

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).