What is the International Baccalaureate?
The IB Diploma Programme (DP) is an academically challenging and balanced programme of education for students in grade 11 and 12. It addresses the intellectual, social, emotional and physical well-being of students, and is respected by universities across the globe. It is considered the world's best post secondary preparation programme offered in secondary schools.
Originally established in 1968 by the International School of Geneva, the IB has grown to include 3421 schools in over 157 countries. As of September 2020, there were 99 IB World schools in Ontario.
“The aim of all IB programmes is to develop internationally minded people who, recognizing their common humanity and shared guardianship of the planet, help to create a better and more peaceful world.'" The IB is committed to the development of students according to the attributes shown in the
IB Learner Profile.
IB at RND
As Canada's oldest English Catholic High School, Regiopolis Notre-Dame has a long traditional of providing Catholic education in the Kingston and surrounding area. RND continues this legacy by providing the IB Diplomma Programme within the context of a catholic learning environment.
RND has been an IB World School since 1998. Over the last two decades, RND's IB Diploma Programme results have demonstrated a consistent record of excellence. In the past five years, the average overall RND DP score has been 37.2 points out of 45, and our average individual students' score is 5.6 out of 7, which equates to 92% under the Ontario grading scale. Many of our graduates have gone on to study internationally at Oxford, Dartmouth, Cornell, University of Auckland, NZ, as well as our outstanding Canadian universities such as McGill, U of T, UBC.
Our RND IB faculty is committed to supporting candidates through the programme. All IB teachers complete specialized training through IB accredited Teacher Training Workshops, and they continue in ongoing professional development workshops with other IB teachers across the province. Our RND Student Services Department has an IB trained counselor dedicated to providing guidance and support in choosing the best IB options, subject choices, and postsecondary pathways.
The IB Diploma Programme is open to all RND students. Registration for the IB DP occurs in grade 10.
RND IB Alumni Testimonials .docx
Why Do IB?
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To attain a well rounded, balanced education that includes participation in languages, arts, science, mathematics, research and writing, athletics, and service.
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To seek challenge beyond the Ontario curriculum
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To gain the opportunity for international postsecondary study
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To develop skills and work habits that better prepare students for university
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To gain recognition when applying to highly esteemed universities world wide
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To receive advanced standing in first year university for HL courses
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To earn an internationally recognized Diploma
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To rise to the exceptionally high standards of the IBO
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To study with a like-minded peer group
Fees
The annual fee to students enrolled in the IB Diploma Programme is $600 for both Gr. 11 and 12. Payable in two instalments for a total = $1200.
The fee for the first individual IB Diploma Course is $250.00. Additional individual IB Diploma Courses are $120.00 per course. (These fees are subject to change depending on exchange rates and IB Policy).
Please note:
All fees are non-refundable.
Fees are to be paid using the school’s online payment system, School Cash Online. Payment is due November 1 of each year.
Contact
For more information about the IB Diploma Programme at RND, please contact:
Jim David, IB Coordinator
david@alcdsb.on.ca
