International Baccalaureate

What is the IB Diploma Program?

The International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Program is designed for highly motivated secondary students who want an internationally recognized, rigorous, liberal education. IB prepares students exceptionally well for university study in all disciplines.

IB is a two-year course of study for students aged 16-19 (Grades 11 and 12). The broad curriculum includes the study of languages, a social science, an experimental science, math, and an art or second subject from another curriculum area.

Universities worldwide- including Ontario and the rest of Canada- accept the IB Diploma. Highly successful IB students may receive university-level credit or scholarships based on their IB Diploma scores.

What are the requirements for the IB Diploma Program?

If students are interested in pursuing an IB Diploma, they must take a set of pre-IB courses in Grades 9 and 10. The program involves rigorous assessment; each student's performance is measured against well-defined levels of achievement. These are applied equally to all schools.

How do I enroll in the IB Diploma Program?

There are two schools in the Kawartha Pine Ridge District School Board that offer the International Baccalaureate program, Cobourg Collegiate Institute in Cobourg and Kenner CVI in Peterborough. For more information, contact the Guidance department at Kenner CVI or Cobourg Collegiate Institute or visit www.ibo.org.