MILES MACDONELL COLLEGIATE

International Baccalaureate

What is the IB Diploma Program?

• Pre-University Diploma

• Utilizes international standards

• Based on an integrated curriculum

• Infused with “globalism”

How do you benefit?

• Considered to be the best University Preparatory program available

• Opportunity to earn University Credits while in High School

• Specific and general scholarship opportunities

Diploma or Certificate?

• Diploma – The full program challenging the whole student

• Certificate – Partial IB taking courses in areas of strength (minimum 2 courses)

Paths to Obtain the Diploma• Group 1: English (Higher Level)• Group 2: 2nd Language (Standard Level)

» French» Francais (immersion students)» Spanish Ab Ignitio (beginner language)» Japanese Ab Ignitio (beginner language)» Self-taught Language (“Mother tongue”)

• Group 3: History (Higher Level)• Group 4: Sciences

» Chemistry (Standard Level)» Physics (Higher Level)» Biology (Higher Level)

• Group 5: Mathematics (Standard Level)• Group 6: Electives

» Music Production» 2nd Science Elective» 2nd Language Elective» Theatre Arts

• All IB courses are enhanced and advanced courses

• Standard level courses are at least 150 hours in length

• Higher level courses are at least 240 hours in length.

• Diploma students need to take 3 HL and 3 SL courses, and 1 course from each group.

Theory of Knowledge

• Critical Thinking

• Questioning

• Basis of Knowledge• 2nd Semester Gr 11, 1st Semester Gr 12

Extended Essay

• 4000 words

• Research Paper

• Choice of Topic

• Staff Mentor

Creative – Action - Service

• “CAS” – Volunteering, etc.

• 150 Hours

IB Points

• 3 HL and 3 SL courses

• IB Grades from 1-7 = maximum 42 points

• ToK and Extended Essay = 3 points

• Total point available = 45 points

• IB DIPLOMA = 24 points (12 higher level)

Scholarships – U of ManitobaAcademic Entrance Scholarships

University of Manitoba

95-100% - $2000

92.5-95% - $1700

90-92% - $1400

87-89% - $1100

85-86% - $800

IB Scholarships

University of Manitoba

43 points - $2800

40 points - $2500

37 points - $2200

34 points - $1900

31 points - $1600

28 points - $1300

25 points - $1100

Top Up Awards - $250 for a seven on a higher level course

$200 for a six on higher level, or seven on standard level

$150 for a five on a higher level

Scholarships – U of Winnipeg

Academic Entrance Scholarships

University of Winnipeg

95-100% - $2250

90-94% - $1750

86-89% - $1100

80-86% - $800

IB Scholarships

University of Winnipeg

30 points or more - $2250

University Credits

In addition to Scholarships, students may earn University Credits by scoring:

• a 4 or better on any HL course (U of M)

• a 5 or better on any HL course (U of W)

Preparing for UniversityAny diploma combination will fill the requirements for

general admission at university. General admission is all that is required for the following university disciplines:

Arts: anthropology sociologylanguages artnative studies economicsreligion/theology historyfilm studies political studiesclassics criminologygeography drama/theatrephilosophy psychologylinguistics women’s studies

Preparing for UniversityAny diploma combination will fill the requirements for

general admission at university. General admission is all that is required for the following university disciplines:

Business: accounting actuarial math

entrepreneurship finance

human resources international business

marketing commerce

Etc: Education Music Nursing

Social Work Physical Ed. & Recreation

Programs Which Require Specific Courses

Agricultural & Food Sciences:ChemistryPhysics (for pre-vet studies)

Dental Hygiene: ChemistryBiology recommended

Dentistry: ChemistryPhysics or Biology recommended

Engineering: Chemistry Physics

Human Ecology: ChemistryBiology

Medicine: ChemistryBiology & Physics Recommended

Programs Which Require Specific Courses

Pharmacy: Chemistry

Biological Sciences: Biology

Chemistry & Physics recommended

Physical Sciences: Chemistry

Physics

Environmental Sciences: Chemistry

Physics & Biology recommended

For faculties which require or recommend all three sciences, students should take two of them at the IB level and one as a regular High School course.

Differences Between High School And University

HIGH SCHOOL

40-80 minutes

per class

25 hrs/week

1000 hrs/year

(40 weeks)

UNIVERSITY

1-3 hrs per class

15 hrs/week

390 hrs/year

(26 weeks)C

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Differences Between High School And University

HIGH SCHOOL

1-2 hrs / day

5-10 hrs / week

UNIVERSITY

3-4 hrs / day

3-4 hrs study / class

35-50 hrs / week

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Differences Between High School And University

HIGH SCHOOL

Regular Testing (after each unit or chapter)

Based on combination of class discussion,

homework assignments and

handouts

UNIVERSITY

1-3 tests or exams / term

Based on student’s class notes and textbook reading

Essay, multiple choice or problem solving

exams

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Differences Between High School And University

HIGH SCHOOL

Small classes (22-30 students)Attendance taken

Less formal, more discussionNotebooks / Homework

MonitoredCredit for in-class

assignmentsParents contacted if there is

a problem

UNIVERSITY

Large classes (up to 400)

No attendance taken

Lecture format

Work habits not monitored

Only assignments handed in are graded

Parents not notified

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Differences Between High School And University

HIGH SCHOOL

Most time is structured

Limits are set and monitored

UNIVERSITY

Only class time is structured; the rest

is up to the student

Limits are lifted

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