Applying to IB
@ MPC
Monarch Park only accepts students in grade 9 to join our IB program.
Other IB schools within the TDSB do accept students in grades 10 and 11 as well. Please visit the TDSB IB webpage for more information.
Central Interest Programs - Form Submission (Application Resource Guide)
Expression of Interest information
Thinking of applying to an IB program?
Pre-IB Slide show from the November 2023 open house
Your Grade 8 Transition Year-at-a-Glance
(only November and December shown here)
(This is a general overview for your academic year.) (From Beyond 8 TDSB webpage: updated October 3, 2023)
November
Grade 8 to 9 Transition Information Session for Grade 8 Families (November 1, 2023)
Student Interest Program Information Session for Grade 8 Families (November 2, 2023)
Central Student Interest Program Online Application is available (November 6, 2023)
Central Student Interest Program Application Support
Deadline to submit the Central Student Interest Program Online Application (4:00 p.m. on November 24, 2023)
Attend your Elementary School Transition Event (if applicable)
Attend the Secondary School Open Houses and Information Nights
Research Secondary Central Student Interest Programs, Alternative Schools and Local Programs in the TDSB
Students with special education needs for whom a change in setting or program is being considered for grade 9 should be discussed at the School Support Team (SST) meeting (this meeting will occur with the parent(s)/guardian(s) and the SST)
Parent/Teacher interviews
Complete Individual Pathways Plan task(s)
December
Round 1
Deadline for parent/guardian to be informed of a Student Interest Program offer (December 7, 2023)
Deadline for parent/guardian to accept a Student Interest Program offer (December 13, 2023)
Round 2
Deadline for parent/guardian to be informed of a Student Interest Program offer (December 14, 2023)
Deadline for parent/guardian to accept a Student Interest Program offer (December 20, 2023)
Attend the Secondary School Open Houses and Information Nights
Research Alternative Schools and Local Programs in the TDSB
Complete Individual Pathways Plan task(s)