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What is the difference between each advanced study program?

International Baccalaureate

The IB organization works with schools, governments, and international organizations to create academic programs to challenge students while promoting intercultural respect and understanding. Three programs aimed at varying age groups (3-11, 11-16, 16-19) feature subjects like math, science, physical education, and the arts, but also personal and social skills, humanities, and technology. Students must also study a second language and complete a personal project. Read more


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Advanced Placement

The AP program allows high school students to take university courses for an extra challenge and to give them a head start in their post-secondary education. There are now over 30 rigorous AP courses and exams spanning many subjects available to high school students in Canada.

Round Square

This program aims to develop students through the realization of academic, physical, cultural, and spiritual aspirations. It teaches students the ideals of internationalism, democracy, environment, adventure, leadership, and service through education in a traditional school followed by international volunteer trips.

Duke of Edinburgh

The Duke of Edinburgh program is for students aged 14-24 and encourages personal growth through life experience. Students choose either a Bronze, Silver, or Gold level of the program, and must complete a personal activity in various sections: volunteering, physical, skills, expedition, and residential.

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  • Advanced Placement (AP) vs. International Baccalaureate (IB) Programs: What's the difference?
  • The International Baccalaureate (IB) Programme
  • Advanced Study Programs: AP, IB and Round Square
  • AP, IB, and gifted kids' programs
  • A step ahead with IB & AP
  • Exploring the global village
  • Testimonials on Round Square
  • Testimonials on Duke of Edinburgh
  • Advanced academic learning

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