The IB Diploma Programme

Private schools that offer the International Baccalaureate for students 16 to 19

The International Baccalaureate (IB) was first established in 1968 as a two-year advanced secondary school curriculum, the successful completion of which earned students the IB diploma. Then, as now, the curriculum requires that students complete a course of study in six core subject areas (language and literature, language acquisition, individuals and societies, sciences, mathematics, and the arts) write an essay of up to 4000 words, and sit standard, externally assessed exams. Students are also required to complete two formal projects and a minimum of 50 hours of community service. All requirements exceed those of high school diplomas offered by the provincial boards across Canada—in all ways, the IB diploma is a high school graduation diploma and then some. Read more

List of schools with the IB diploma programme


Elmwood School Ottawa, Ontario — Elmwood School is Ottawa's pre-eminent school for girls from PreK to Gr. 12. Our high academic standards, small class sizes and safe, supportive environment ensure that each girl is inspired to reach her full potential. View School Profile. Recognized for academic excellence Welcoming, inclusive and diverse community International Baccalaureate World School (PYP, MYP, DP) Round Square and Apple Distinguished school Merit- and need-based scholarships available Grades: PS to 12 (Girls) Type: Progressive, International Baccalaureate Tuition: $15,540 to $29,700 Living: Day Enrollment: 370 Avg. Class: 15 to 17 View School Profile Our Kids Review School Videos (1)	Elmwood School	15540	Preschool Kindergarten Elementary MiddleSchools HighSchools Day Girls
The York School Toronto, Ontario — The York School is a JK to Grade 12 International Baccalaureate school in midtown Toronto. Our mission is to develop inquiring, knowledgeable and caring young people who are engaged citizens of the world. View School Profile. International Baccalaureate World School (JK - Grade 12) 100% university placement rate Co-educational learning environment Progressive, contemporary approach International community Grades: JK to 12 (Coed) Type: Progressive, International Baccalaureate Tuition: $33,750 Living: Day Enrollment: 730 Avg. Class: 15 to 20 View School Profile Our Kids Review User Reviews (3) School Videos (2)	The York School	33750	Kindergarten Elementary MiddleSchools HighSchools Day Coed
St. John's-Kilmarnock School Waterloo Region (Breslau), Ontario — St. John's-Kilmarnock School offers enriched educational programming for students from Junior Kindergarten – Grade 12 through its accredited International Baccalaureate (IB) curriculum. Discover the possibilities. View School Profile. Accredited IB World Continuum School Beautiful 36-acre natural campus Extensive co-curricular opportunities Tech-free dining builds community in Founders' Hall Outdoor experiential learning from Junior Kindergarten onwards Grades: JK to 12 (Coed) Type: Progressive, International Baccalaureate Tuition: $18,980 to $71,620 Living: Boarding/Day Enrollment: 425 Avg. Class: 10 to 18 View School Profile Our Kids Review School Videos (2)	St. John's-Kilmarnock School	18980	Kindergarten Elementary MiddleSchools HighSchools Boarding Day Coed
Branksome Hall Toronto, Ontario — Branksome Hall is Toronto’s only all-girls, all-years International Baccalaureate (IB) World School developing the leaders of tomorrow through the nurturing of curiosity and critical thinking at every age. View School Profile. 13-acre downtown campus Athletics and Wellness Centre IB programs: JK to Grade 12 Leadership opportunities Boarding starting in Grade 7 Grades: JK to 12 (Girls) Type: Liberal Arts, International Baccalaureate Tuition: $35,700 to $72,500 Living: Boarding/Day Enrollment: 954 Avg. Class: 12 to 22 View School Profile Our Kids Review School Videos (1)	Branksome Hall	35700	Kindergarten Elementary MiddleSchools HighSchools Boarding Day Girls
Upper Canada College Toronto, Ontario — Located in the heart of Toronto, Upper Canada College is the oldest independent boys' school in Ontario. Our IB graduates are highly regarded by top universities and post-secondary institutions worldwide. View School Profile. High-achieving, all-round boys Challenging but rewarding IB program First rate academics, athletics and arts 19 different sports and 65+ clubs Boutique urban boarding program Grades: SK to 12 (Boys) Type: Liberal Arts, International Baccalaureate Tuition: $35,000 to $68,450 Living: Boarding/Day Enrollment: 1200 Avg. Class: 20 to 25 View School Profile Our Kids Review User Reviews (3) School Videos (2)	Upper Canada College	35000	Kindergarten Elementary MiddleSchools HighSchools Boarding Day Boys
featured Meadowridge School View Profile Maple Ridge, British Columbia 240th Street/Dewdney Trunk Road JK to 12 Coed $24,500 to $34,500 Meadowridge is an IB Continuum World School that supports the development of the whole child in a safe, supportive and challenging environment. Day Progressive International Baccalaureate Our Kids Review	Meadowridge School	24500	Kindergarten Elementary MiddleSchools HighSchools Day Coed
featured St. Jude's Academy View Profile Mississauga, Ontario Erin Mills Parkway/Argentia Rd JK to 12 Coed $10,095 to $14,395 St. Jude's Academy is an IB World School that offers programs from Junior Kindergarten to Grade 12 in Mississauga. A university preparatory school with a focus on student life, average class size is 16 to 18 students. Day Liberal Arts International Baccalaureate User Reviews (8)	St. Jude's Academy	10095	Kindergarten Elementary MiddleSchools HighSchools Day Coed
featured Lynn-Rose Schools View Profile Mississauga, Ontario PS to 12 Coed $16,950 to $21,550 Lynn-Rose's philosophy is to create an environment that is challenging and rewarding; focusing on social, intellectual and emotional aspects of the students development through the International Baccalaureate program. Day Progressive International Baccalaureate Our Kids Review User Reviews (4)	Lynn-Rose Schools	16950	Preschool Kindergarten Elementary MiddleSchools HighSchools Day Coed
featured TMS View Profile Richmond Hill, Ontario Bayview/Hwy 407 PS to 12 Coed $18,185 to $32,600 TMS is a leading, accredited independent school that offers a unique design of Montessori and International Baccalaureate programmes. Our students thrive in academics while building a foundation of Significance. Day Montessori International Baccalaureate User Reviews (1)	TMS	18185	Preschool Kindergarten Elementary MiddleSchools HighSchools Day Coed
featured TFS - Canada's International School View Profile Toronto, Ontario Bayview/Lawrence NS to 12 Coed $20,170 to $36,620 TFS - Canada's International School offers an exceptional bilingual education from age 2 to Grade 12. Average class size is 12 to 22 students. Entrance Scholarship to Grade 7 is available. Day Liberal Arts International Baccalaureate	TFS - Canada's International School	20170	Preschool Kindergarten Elementary MiddleSchools HighSchools Day Coed
Bishop's College School View Profile Sherbrooke, Quebec 7 to 12 Coed $30,000 to $75,710 Bishop's College School is an English boarding and day school for students in grades 7 through 12. Small in size and culturally diverse, BCS is an IB World School offering the IB DP and course certificates. Day/Boarding Traditional International Baccalaureate	Bishop's College School	30000	MiddleSchools HighSchools Day Boarding Coed
Brookes Westshore View Profile Victoria, British Columbia 4 to 12 Coed $9,500 to $52,550 Brookes Westshore, an IB World School on beautiful Vancouver Island, BC, offers grades 4 to 12 and both day and boarding programmes, with an average class size of 12 students. Day/Boarding Progressive International Baccalaureate	Brookes Westshore	9500	MiddleSchools HighSchools Day Boarding Coed
Century Private School View Profile Richmond Hill, Ontario Yonge Street/Silverwood Ave. PS to 12 Coed $16,550 to $27,000 Century Private School in Richmond Hill runs from preschool to grade twelve, with small class ratio to ensure best learning for our students. Day Montessori International Baccalaureate	Century Private School	16550	Preschool Kindergarten Elementary MiddleSchools HighSchools Day Coed
Strathcona-Tweedsmuir School View Profile Okotoks, Alberta Range Road 12/306 Ave W K to 12 Coed $17,003 to $24,484 Strathcona-Tweedsmuir School is an independent, private coeducational, full IB (primary, middle, and diploma programme) day school for Kindergarten - Grade 12 close to Calgary, AB. Day Traditional International Baccalaureate	Strathcona-Tweedsmuir School	17003	Kindergarten Elementary MiddleSchools HighSchools Day Coed
TFS - Canada's International School (West Campus) View Profile Mississauga, Ontario Cawthra/Lakeshore PS to 7 Coed $11,770 to $29,300 TFS - Canada's International School (West Campus) offers the Ontario, France and IB programs from Pre-Kindergarten to Grade 7 in Mississauga. Day Progressive International Baccalaureate	TFS - Canada's International School (West Campus)	11770	Preschool Kindergarten Elementary MiddleSchools Day Coed
Alexander von Humboldt German International School View Profile Baie-D'Urfé, Montreal, Quebec rue Victoria/rue Normandy PS to 12 Coed $8,000 to $12,275 The Alexander von Humboldt German International School Montreal is a multilingual (German, English and French), private, co-educational school serving students from preschool to grade 12. Day Traditional International Baccalaureate	Alexander von Humboldt German International School	8000	Preschool Kindergarten Elementary MiddleSchools HighSchools Day Coed
London International Academy View Profile London, Ontario Richmond Street/King Street 9 to 12 Coed/Girls $21,200 to $26,000 A Canadian Private Secondary Boarding school, located in the heart of London, Ontario. LIA is authorized to grant the Ontario Secondary School Diploma, and International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme. Boarding Traditional International Baccalaureate	London International Academy	21200	HighSchools Boarding Boarding Coed Girls
Lower Canada College View Profile Montreal, Quebec Av de Monkland/Boul Cavendish K to 12 Coed $18,070 to $24,155 Lower Canada College is a coed, K-12 university preparatory school, committed to excellence in teaching and learning. It is the only high school in Quebec offering both the IB MYP and DP. Day Liberal Arts International Baccalaureate	Lower Canada College	18070	Kindergarten Elementary MiddleSchools HighSchools Day Coed
Ridley College View Profile St. Catharines, Ontario Ridley Road/Henrietta Street JK to 12 Coed $20,910 to $76,755 Ridley College is an acclaimed co-educational IB boarding and day school that prepares meaningful and flourishing lives by teaching the habits of mind, body, and spirit, and the values needed to lead in a global society. Day/Boarding Progressive International Baccalaureate Our Kids Review	Ridley College	20910	Kindergarten Elementary MiddleSchools HighSchools Day Boarding Coed
Aspengrove School View Profile Lantzville, British Columbia JK to 12 Coed $13,475 to $39,240 Aspengrove School is the only independent, non-denominational, co-educational school in Nanaimo, BC. Our school teaches the International Baccalaureate Curriculum through a team of passionate faculty to JK - Grade 12. Day Progressive International Baccalaureate	Aspengrove School	13475	Kindergarten Elementary MiddleSchools HighSchools Day Coed
Glenlyon Norfolk School View Profile Victoria, British Columbia JK to 12 Coed $19,475 to $69,995 GNS is an independent JK-12 International Baccalaureate boarding and day-school in Victoria, BC, that challenges and supports each of our students to do their best through truth and courage in learning and in life. Homestay/Boarding/Day Progressive International Baccalaureate	Glenlyon Norfolk School	19475	Kindergarten Elementary MiddleSchools HighSchools Homestay Boarding Day Coed
Académie Ste-Cécile International School View Profile Windsor, Ontario Hwy 401/Cousineau Road JK to 12 Coed $10,950 to $50,000 JK- 12/IB/AP , inter-faith/R.C.co-ed day, and boarding located in Windsor, ON Family of Schools includes Nursery, Elementary and Secondary Schools, athletic facilities, performing arts wing (music and dance studios). Boarding/Day Traditional International Baccalaureate	Académie Ste-Cécile International School	10950	Kindergarten Elementary MiddleSchools HighSchools Boarding Day Coed
Rothesay Netherwood School View Profile Rothesay, New Brunswick Rothesay Rd/College Hill Rd 6 to 12 Coed $23,920 to $65,810 Our unique daily Advisor Program ensures every student is surrounded by a strong network of highly qualified, dedicated faculty and staff whose mission is to provide academic, emotional, and social guidance and support. Day/Boarding Liberal Arts International Baccalaureate User Reviews (8)	Rothesay Netherwood School	23920	MiddleSchools HighSchools Day Boarding Coed
Luther College High School View Profile Regina, Saskatchewan 9 to 12 Coed $9,530 to $45,180 Luther students, from many different social and cultural backgrounds, have the opportunity to be part of a tightly woven community of students, parents, teachers, staff, and alumni. Boarding/Day Liberal Arts International Baccalaureate User Reviews (2)	Luther College High School	9530	HighSchools Boarding Day Coed
Unisus School View Profile Summerland, British Columbia JK to 12 Coed $11,275 to $53,500 UNISUS was founded by the leaders of the top Private Schools in BC. Based on IB Education/Innovation/Technology, Entrepreneurship/ Outdoor Education. Boarding, Athletics and Global Partnerships/Opportunities. Day/Boarding Progressive International Baccalaureate	Unisus School	11275	Kindergarten Elementary MiddleSchools HighSchools Day Boarding Coed
Mulgrave School View Profile West Vancouver, British Columbia Upper Levels Highway/Cypress Bowl exit PS to 12 Coed $20,000 to $25,000 Mulgrave School offers programmes from Preschool to Grade 12 in West Vancouver to all genders. Its average class size is 20 students with teacher to student ratios of 1:8. Day Progressive International Baccalaureate	Mulgrave School	20000	Preschool Kindergarten Elementary MiddleSchools HighSchools Day Coed
Brockton School View Profile North Vancouver, British Columbia JK to 12 Coed $22,600 to $25,100 Brockton School is an independent, co-ed, non-denominational, IB World School. Brockton hosts an Early Learning Years program, a Junior School, and a Senior School, with students from Junior Kindergarten to grade 12. Day Progressive International Baccalaureate	Brockton School	22600	Kindergarten Elementary MiddleSchools HighSchools Day Coed
Bronte College View Profile Mississauga, Ontario Hurontario/Bronte College Ct 9 to 12 Coed $16,500 to $40,000 Bronte College is a private International Baccalaureate (IB) World School offering Grades 9 to 12 for day and boarding students. Our academic programming has attracted students from over 30 countries. Day/Boarding Progressive International Baccalaureate	Bronte College	16500	HighSchools Day Boarding Coed
Ashbury College View Profile Ottawa, Ontario Mariposa Avenue/Springfield 4 to 12 Coed $30,585 to $71,720 This traditional private school in Ottawa, Ontario offers Grades 4 to 12 with 100 boarding and 600 day school students. Tuition is from $30,585 to $71,720. Homestay/Boarding/Day Traditional International Baccalaureate	Ashbury College	30585	MiddleSchools HighSchools Homestay Boarding Day Coed
White Rock Christian Academy View Profile Surrey, British Columbia 152nd Street/24th Avenue JK to 12 Coed $7,500 to $10,500 WRCA exists to inspire and cultivate citizens of Godly character who transform their world for Christ. We do this through integrated faith based teaching and the International Baccalaureate programme for JK - grade 12. Homestay/Day Progressive International Baccalaureate	White Rock Christian Academy	7500	Kindergarten Elementary MiddleSchools HighSchools Homestay Day Coed
King's-Edgehill School View Profile Windsor, Nova Scotia College Rd/King St 6 to 12 Coed $19,950 to $63,550 Benefitting from it's safe and beautiful Nova Scotia location, King's-Edgehill facilitates the opportunity for every student to Be More - in the classroom, on the sports fields, on stage, in the community and beyond. Boarding/Day Traditional International Baccalaureate	King's-Edgehill School	19950	MiddleSchools HighSchools Boarding Day Coed
St. Stephen's School, Rome View Profile Rome, Ponte Sublicio/Lungotevere Aventino 9 to 12 Coed EUR €25,650 to EUR €39,600 Since 1964, SSS Rome has provided International Boarding and Day Students with a culturally inspiring and rigorous academic IB education in the heart of Ancient Rome. Boarding/Day Liberal Arts International Baccalaureate	St. Stephen's School, Rome	25650	HighSchools Boarding Day Coed
NOIC Academy View Profile Markham, Ontario 9 to 12 Coed $5,000 to $18,000 /semester Markham, Ontario; IB School; OSSD; OSSD online credit course; NOIC ACADEMY’s annual university enrolment rate is 100% and more than 85% of graduates are admitted by University of Toronto. Boarding/Day Traditional International Baccalaureate	NOIC Academy	5000	HighSchools Boarding Day Coed
Alexander Academy View Profile Vancouver, British Columbia West Hastings St./Granville St. 9 to 12 Coed $16,500 to $22,800 Alexander Academy is a private high school offering the BC Dogwood High School Diploma and a unique University Transfer Program in a culturally rich and academically challenging environment. Homestay/Day Progressive	Alexander Academy	16500	HighSchools Homestay Day Coed
Town Centre Private Schools View Profile Markham, Ontario Kennedy Road/Steeles Avenue NS to 12 Coed $5,550 to $17,250 Located in Markham, Ontario, Town Centre Private Schools is an International Baccalaureate® World School and offers a Montessori Pre-School program as well as an IB Elementary School and optional IB Diploma Programme. Day Traditional International Baccalaureate	Town Centre Private Schools	5550	Preschool Kindergarten Elementary MiddleSchools HighSchools Day Coed

The International Baccalaureate was founded in Geneva, Switzerland, where it remains headquartered today, with additional offices in the UK and the Netherlands. The intention is to "provide an internationally acceptable university admissions qualification suitable for the growing mobile population of young people whose parents were part of the world of diplomacy, international and multinational organizations."

“ … an internationally acceptable university admissions qualification … ”

At the outset, the IB Diploma Program was created for students aged 16 to 19. It was first envisaged as a diploma that would be recognized at universities around the world, and would be recognized as academically rigorous. The curriculum was written with that goal in mind.

“ … suitable for the growing mobile population of young people … ”

In some ways, the IB reflects the historical moment in which it was formed. Marshall McLuhan coined the term “global village” in 1962 in his book The Gutenberg Galaxy. The term gained traction because of the growth in multinational corporations and organizations, and also because it reflected the spirit of the time, given the exponential growth in air traffic (and, later, the internet). There was a growing awareness that students would increasingly live in a multinational, multicultural world, with professional and personal lives that crossed borders and cultural boundaries. Likewise, it was surmised that communities of interest would develop independent of the local communities that students lived within—the community of physicists, for example, would be a global one, rather than associated with specific local communities.

It was out of that conception that International Baccalaureate was founded in the late 1960s. It would offer a diploma that was as mobile as the students who would earn it, and would be recognized readily by universities around the world. And, indeed, that's exactly what the IB has become.

“ … part of the world of diplomacy, international and multinational organizations.”

While rigor was important—students with the IB could be counted on to have a strong basis in language, math, and science—so was the kind of learner that the IB could develop. In addition to the core curriculum, students would be required to gain a meaningful sense of global issues, economy, geography, and culture. They would be required to learn the fundamentals of communication, creative problem solving, ethical leadership, and international politics. As such, the IB was in a sense at the leading edge of the development of what we now think of under the umbrella of 21st century literacies.

Today there are more than 3000 schools in roughly 150 countries that offer the IB Diploma Program (DP). In Canada, schools typically offer the DP in addition to provincial diplomas, with students free to choose which they’d like to work toward. Schools are not required to offer all four aspects of the current IB program—primary, middle, diploma, career—and instead offer only those that are appropriate to the needs of their enrolment.

The reasons that families and students choose the IBDP are varied, and include:

International recognition
A curriculum delivered through an international lens
Strong core academics
A bilingual requirement
Strong values-based approach
A broader range of and depth of instruction

Accreditation

Accreditation is granted through the International Baccalaureate in Geneva, Switzerland. The term "International Baccalaureate" is used generically, and can refer to the organization, the degree, or the degree programs. Prior to 2007 the main accrediting body was known formally as the International Baccalaureate Organization (IBO), though since then is known as, simply, the International Baccalaureate.

Schools intending to offer an IB program undertake a 3-4 year authorization/accreditation process, with timelines depending on when a school begins its formal academic year. Every school accredited to offer any of the four core IB programs is known as an IB World School. Any school that is engaged in the process of accreditation is known as an IB Candidate School.

All accredited schools take part in an ongoing process of review and development. In some cases, that process is supported and/or facilitated by sub-regional organizations, one example being the International Baccalaureate Schools of Ontario (IBSO). However, accreditation is only available through the central accrediting body.

University recognition of the IBDP

Each of Canada's universities is free to set its own admissions standards and to assess each candidate based on their own internal criteria. There is no national university entrance exam or governing body overseeing university admissions. As a result, admission criteria can vary widely, even between universities within Canada. Students are required to contact colleges or universities directly to find a list of admission requirements and deadlines, and to submit transcripts in support of their application.

While the specific details of recognition can vary between universities—or, in some cases, even between faculty within a university—the IB diploma is nevertheless very widely accepted as an admission credential if the scores earned meet certain targets. In some instances, IB courses and exams are recognized for transfer credit within an institution, used in fulfillment of university degree requirements and/or fulfilling course prerequisite requirements. University admissions departments can provide details on their admission and course prerequisite requirements as they pertain to the IB diploma.

On this page, find a list of schools offering an IB diploma (through the IBDP program).

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