Testimonials on IB Programs

IB school testimonials

Opening doors to advanced studies

The International Baccalaureate Programme is based on an intensive university preparatory curriculum. “The IB program will open so many doors for me when it comes to choosing universities,” says Myriam Choma, a Grade 12 student at Ashbury College in Ottawa, Ontario. “The program focuses on school work and on developing you as a whole person—I didn’t find that in any of my other schools.” Myriam moved to Ottawa from Luxembourg last year and enrolled in Ashbury’s two-year International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme. Read more

List of schools with the IB Programme


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: Day/Boarding Enrollment: 954 Avg. Class: 12 to 22 View School Profile Our Kids Review School Videos (1)	Branksome Hall	35700	Kindergarten Elementary MiddleSchools HighSchools Day Boarding 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: $35,000 Living: Day Enrollment: 745 Avg. Class: 16 to 22 View School Profile Our Kids Review User Reviews (3) School Videos (2)	The York School	35000	Kindergarten Elementary MiddleSchools HighSchools Day Coed
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
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
Delano Academy Maple, Ontario — Balanced Academics, Arts, Athletics & Student Wellness. We value best practices & evidence-based approaches. University preparatory & 21st Century Tech-Rich & Future Proof school. Enriched and rigorous curriculum. View School Profile. International Baccalaureate PYP/MYP Co-Educational & Non-Denominational STE[A]M Gifted High performance school Before & After school care Grades: PS to 12 (Coed) Type: Traditional, International Baccalaureate Tuition: $15,500 to $19,500 Living: Day Enrollment: 200 Avg. Class: 12 to 18 View School Profile User Reviews (4) School Videos (1)	Delano Academy	15500	Preschool Kindergarten Elementary MiddleSchools HighSchools Day Day Coed
Sunnybrook School Toronto, Ontario — Sunnybrook School offers the IB Primary Years Program for all students in JK - Grade 6. We have a fully integrated co-ed and 1:1 iPad program for all the grades. Our inquiry approach leads to global citizens. View School Profile. 69 years IB PYP World School JK to Gr 6, coed 1:1 iPads, JK - Gr 6 Singapore Math Grades: JK to 6 (Coed) Type: Progressive, International Baccalaureate Tuition: $29,750 Living: Day Enrollment: 140 Avg. Class: 16 to 20 View School Profile Our Kids Review User Reviews (3) School Videos (2)	Sunnybrook School	29750	Kindergarten Elementary Day Coed
Upper Canada College Toronto, Ontario — Located in the heart of Toronto, UCC provides transformational learning experiences in an exceptional day and boarding environment. Our IB graduates are highly regarded by top universities around the world. View School Profile. High-achieving, all-round students Challenging but rewarding IB program First rate academics, athletics and arts 19 different sports and 80+ clubs Boutique urban boarding program Grades: SK to 12 (Boys) Type: Liberal Arts, International Baccalaureate Tuition: $36,750 to $71,875 Living: Day/Boarding Enrollment: 1200 Avg. Class: 20 to 25 View School Profile Our Kids Review User Reviews (3) School Videos (2)	Upper Canada College	36750	Kindergarten Elementary MiddleSchools HighSchools Day Boarding Boys
featured Lynn-Rose Schools View Profile Mississauga, Ontario PS to 12 Coed $17,700 to $22,000 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	17700	Preschool Kindergarten Elementary MiddleSchools HighSchools Day Coed
featured The Maples Academy View Profile Amaranth, Ontario PS to 8 Coed $9,895 to $11,745 The Maples is an established private IB World School in Orangeville, Ontario providing exemplary education for students (Pre-School to Grade 8). Daily French instruction in PS and Kindergarten with an academic focus. Day Progressive International Baccalaureate	The Maples Academy	9895	Preschool Kindergarten Elementary MiddleSchools Day Coed
featured TFS - Canada's International School View Profile Toronto, Ontario Bayview/Lawrence NS to 12 Coed $22,180 to $37,630 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	22180	Preschool Kindergarten Elementary MiddleSchools HighSchools Day Coed
featured Meadowridge School View Profile Maple Ridge, British Columbia 240th Street/Dewdney Trunk Road JK to 12 Coed $25,925 to $35,925 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	25925	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 We are different! As a leading IB World School and university preparatory school with a focus on student life, SJA students are inspired to confidently make their mark in the world. Day Progressive International Baccalaureate User Reviews (8)	St. Jude's Academy	10095	Kindergarten Elementary MiddleSchools HighSchools Day Coed
featured TMS View Profile Richmond Hill, Ontario Bayview/Hwy 407 PS to 12 Coed $19,100 to $34,250 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 for life. Day Montessori International Baccalaureate User Reviews (1)	TMS	19100	Preschool Kindergarten Elementary MiddleSchools HighSchools Day Coed
Windsor Hall View Profile Richmond, British Columbia 6 to 8 Coed $14,800 to $30,500 Windsor Hall, an IB MYP Candidate school, is the only school in Richmond, BC to offer the IB MYP Programme from grade 6 to 8. Day Progressive International Baccalaureate	Windsor Hall	14800	MiddleSchools Day Coed
Richland Academy View Profile Richmond Hill, Ontario JK to 8 Coed $22,000 Richland Academy is a progressive, innovative Reggio-inspired and International Baccalaureate (IB) PYP Authorized and MYP Candidate School for children from JK to Grade 8. Day Progressive International Baccalaureate	Richland Academy	22000	Kindergarten Elementary MiddleSchools Day Coed
TFS - Canada's International School (West Campus) View Profile Mississauga, Ontario Cawthra/Lakeshore PS to 7 Coed $20,780 to $30,180 TFS - Canada's International School (West Campus) offers the Ontario, France and IB programs from Pre-Kindergarten to Grade 7 in Mississauga. Day Liberal Arts International Baccalaureate	TFS - Canada's International School (West Campus)	20780	Preschool Kindergarten Elementary MiddleSchools Day Coed
Century Private School View Profile Richmond Hill, Ontario Yonge Street/Silverwood Ave. PS to 12 Coed $17,700 to $27,500 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	17700	Preschool Kindergarten Elementary MiddleSchools HighSchools Day Coed
Brookes Westshore View Profile Victoria, British Columbia 4 to 12 Coed $9,500 to $52,000 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 15 students. Day/Boarding Progressive International Baccalaureate	Brookes Westshore	9500	MiddleSchools HighSchools Day Boarding 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
Académie de la Capitale View Profile Ottawa, Ontario Highway 417/Greenbank JK to 12 Coed $18,500 to $22,700 Acadecap International School (Académie de la Capitale), an IB World School, offers bilingual and/or English programmes from JK to Grade 12. Students thrive in a growth mindset environment and a culture of excellence. Day Progressive International Baccalaureate User Reviews (1)	Académie de la Capitale	18500	Kindergarten Elementary MiddleSchools HighSchools Day Coed
Strathcona-Tweedsmuir School View Profile Okotoks, Alberta Range Road 12/306 Ave W K to 12 Coed $18,020 to $25,220 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	18020	Kindergarten Elementary MiddleSchools HighSchools Day Coed
La Citadelle International Academy of Arts & Science View Profile Toronto, Ontario Leslie/York Mills NS to 12 Coed $12,500 to $26,800 La Citadelle's Excellence in Bilingual Education and academically advanced curriculum develop successful global citizens through IB & AP programs and a holistic approach where students achieve their highest potential. Day Liberal Arts International Baccalaureate	La Citadelle International Academy of Arts & Science	12500	Preschool Kindergarten Elementary MiddleSchools HighSchools 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). Day/Boarding Traditional International Baccalaureate	Académie Ste-Cécile International School	10950	Kindergarten Elementary MiddleSchools HighSchools Day Boarding Coed
Island Pacific School View Profile West Vancouver-Bowen Island, British Columbia 6 to 9 Coed $19,465 Our four year program is developed to equip and inspire students to cultivate their humanity. We are distinctly different: a small IB middle school that fosters intellectual engagement, citizenship and leadership. Day Liberal Arts International Baccalaureate	Island Pacific School	19465	MiddleSchools HighSchools Day Coed
King Heights Academy View Profile Thornhill, Ontario Weston Road/Rutherford Road NS to 12 Coed $15,598 to $23,998 King Heights Academy provides a unique educational experience for toddlers to grade 12 which includes the IB Program. Preschool, Pre- Kindergarten, Kindergarten, Elementary, Intermediate & Secondary Programs offered. Day Traditional International Baccalaureate	King Heights Academy	15598	Preschool Kindergarten Elementary MiddleSchools HighSchools Day Coed
Ridley College View Profile St. Catharines, Ontario Ridley Road/Henrietta Street JK to 12 Coed $22,950 to $79,815 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. Boarding/Day Progressive International Baccalaureate Our Kids Review	Ridley College	22950	Kindergarten Elementary MiddleSchools HighSchools Boarding Day Coed
Mulgrave School View Profile West Vancouver, British Columbia Upper Levels Highway/Cypress Bowl exit PS to 12 Coed $25,000 to $28,000 By inspiring excellence – the continuous pursuit of personal best - in education and life, Mulgrave strives to equip lifelong learners to thrive in a diverse and interdependent world. Day Progressive International Baccalaureate	Mulgrave School	25000	Preschool Kindergarten Elementary MiddleSchools HighSchools Day Coed
Luther College High School View Profile Regina, Saskatchewan 9 to 12 Coed $9,530 to $45,180 Luther College High School values excellence in teaching and cares for our students as individuals in our tight-knit community. Our focus in on the whole student - social, emotional, intellectual, physical and spiritual. Day/Boarding Liberal Arts International Baccalaureate User Reviews (2)	Luther College High School	9530	HighSchools Day Boarding 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 inspiring the growth of outstanding humans, from JK to Grade 12. Day Progressive International Baccalaureate	Brockton School	22600	Kindergarten Elementary MiddleSchools HighSchools Day Coed
Glenlyon Norfolk School View Profile Victoria, British Columbia JK to 12 Coed $9,345 to $73,145 GNS is an independent JK-12 International Baccalaureate boarding and day school in Victoria, BC, that empowers and supports each of our students to do their best through truth and courage in learning and in life. Homestay/Day/Boarding Progressive International Baccalaureate	Glenlyon Norfolk School	9345	Kindergarten Elementary MiddleSchools HighSchools Homestay Day Boarding Coed
Unisus School View Profile Summerland, British Columbia JK to 12 Coed $12,945 to $56,500 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	12945	Kindergarten Elementary MiddleSchools HighSchools Day Boarding 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. Day/Boarding Traditional International Baccalaureate	NOIC Academy	5000	HighSchools Day Boarding 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. Day/Homestay Progressive International Baccalaureate	White Rock Christian Academy	7500	Kindergarten Elementary MiddleSchools HighSchools Day Homestay Coed
Wheatley School View Profile St. Catharines, Ontario Edinburgh Dr/Scott Street NS to 8 Coed $6,775 to $14,275 We provide students with opportunities to explore real-world concepts and issues, broadening their sense of responsibility, develop their critical thinking skills, and empower them to take action in a global community. Day Montessori International Baccalaureate	Wheatley School	6775	Preschool Kindergarten Elementary MiddleSchools Day Coed
Walden International School View Profile Oakville, Ontario QEW Highway/403 Highway PS to 8 Coed $9,850 to $19,680 Walden International School, Oakville, offers enriched, child-centred, academic programs from Pre-K through Grade 8. Class sizes up to 18 students depending on grade level. Day Progressive International Baccalaureate	Walden International School	9850	Preschool Kindergarten Elementary MiddleSchools Day Coed
Balmoral Hall School View Profile Winnipeg, Manitoba Langside St./Westminster Ave. PS to 12 Girls $15,450 to $49,440 STEAM and experiential learning are at the heart of our program, making learning at BH both dynamic and meaningful. With a focus on post-secondary guidance and internship, BH girls graduate with purpose. Boarding/Day Progressive International Baccalaureate	Balmoral Hall School	15450	Preschool Kindergarten Elementary MiddleSchools HighSchools Boarding Day Girls
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. Boarding/Day Progressive International Baccalaureate	Bronte College	16500	HighSchools Boarding Day Coed
MacLachlan College View Profile Oakville, Ontario Trafalgar Road/Cornwall Road PS to 12 Coed $21,850 to $32,675 MacLachlan is a world-class school offering the benefits of small class sizes, highly dedicated and engaged teachers and an internationally recognized curriculum for students in Pre-Kindergarten to Grade 12. Day Progressive International Baccalaureate User Reviews (1)	MacLachlan College	21850	Preschool Kindergarten Elementary MiddleSchools HighSchools Day Coed
Aspengrove School View Profile Lantzville, British Columbia JK to 12 Coed $10,000 to $24,000 With a 40-acre campus, Aspengrove School teaches the International Baccalaureate curriculum through a team of passionate faculty committed to providing an exceptional educational experience for their students. Day Progressive International Baccalaureate	Aspengrove School	10000	Kindergarten Elementary MiddleSchools HighSchools 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
King's-Edgehill School View Profile Windsor, Nova Scotia College Rd/King St 6 to 12 Coed $19,950 to $63,550 Benefitting from its 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. Day/Boarding Traditional International Baccalaureate	King's-Edgehill School	19950	MiddleSchools HighSchools Day Boarding Coed
Lower Canada College View Profile Montreal, Quebec Av de Monkland/Boul Cavendish K to 12 Coed $19,425 to $25,970 Lower Canada College is a gender-inclusive, 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	19425	Kindergarten Elementary MiddleSchools HighSchools Day 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
Town Centre Private Schools View Profile Markham, Ontario Kennedy Road/Steeles Avenue NS to 12 Coed $7,700 to $17,750 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	7700	Preschool Kindergarten Elementary MiddleSchools HighSchools Day Coed
Unionville Academy View Profile North York, Ontario 9 to 12 Coed $18,500 to $24,500 /semester Unionville Academy provides AP courses and Unionville Academy is one of the authorized AP test sites. Unionville Academy provides a Language Training program to students based on individual situations e.g. IELTS, TOFEL Day/eSchool Traditional International Baccalaureate	Unionville Academy	18500	HighSchools Day eSchool Coed
Maple Leaf World Schools - Canada View Profile Richmond, British Columbia Lansdowne Road/Kwantlen Street 10 to 12 Coed $22,000 to $37,950 MLWS-KPU offers a truly unique high school experience. Students receive the support and community of small high school classes along with the academic opportunities of learning within world-class university facilities. Day/Boarding Traditional International Baccalaureate User Reviews (1)	Maple Leaf World Schools - Canada	22000	Day Boarding Day Coed
London International Academy View Profile London, Ontario Richmond Street/King Street 9 to 12 Coed/Girls $25,600 to $32,000 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	25600	HighSchools Boarding Boarding Coed Girls
Ashwood Glen View Profile Burlington, Ontario Walkers Line/Fairveiw Street PS to 8 Coed $14,000 to $20,000 Ashwood Glen offers a Montessori program for children aged 18months - 6 yrs. The Grades 1 - 8 Learning Program applies the IB framework to extend the learning outcomes of the Ontario curriculum. Day Progressive International Baccalaureate	Ashwood Glen	14000	Preschool Kindergarten Elementary MiddleSchools Day Coed
Rothesay Netherwood School View Profile Rothesay, New Brunswick Rothesay Rd/College Hill Rd 6 to 12 Coed $24,520 to $69,100 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. Boarding/Day Liberal Arts International Baccalaureate User Reviews (8)	Rothesay Netherwood School	24520	MiddleSchools HighSchools Boarding Day Coed
Carrey International Education Inc. View Profile Mississauga, Ontario SK to 12 Coed $2,800 to $23,900 Carrey Education is one of the top choices for parents as it provides academic programs tailored for individual students. Our goal is to help students build their character and discover new interests through learning. Day Traditional International Baccalaureate User Reviews (1)	Carrey International Education Inc.	2800	Kindergarten Elementary MiddleSchools HighSchools Day Day Coed

“The goal behind the IB curriculum is to have the students become experts in the subjects they’re studying,” says the school’s International Baccalaureate co-ordinator, Marilynne Sinclair. “Instead of reading history textbooks, they become historians, looking for primary and secondary source materials, conducting research and learning to write objectively.”

When IB students aren’t in the classroom, they can be found working on the creativity action service component of the curriculum. “Right now, I’m taking yoga classes, participating in a cooking club and tutoring younger students,” says Myriam. “I’m learning so much and experiencing so many new things.”

—Hailey Eisen

Going for the gold

Glenlyon Norfolk School in Victoria, British Columbia, has had many incarnations: As two separate, gender-segregated schools; as a unified, coed school; and now, stretching its scope to include the international gold standard as an International Baccalaureate World school.

“The IB program is not just about finding out what the right answers are; it’s about finding out what the right questions are,” says Deirdre Chettleburgh, Director of Admissions.

The school started incorporating the International Baccalaureate Programme—which emphasizes an inquiry-based approach to learning—in 1996, and now offers all three divisions of the popular system: junior, middle and senior.

“It reflects how education is changing, becoming much more active than just taking notes and memorizing text,” Chettleburgh says.

While many of the school’s IB students stay in Canada to attend university, some members of the 2008 graduating class will be travelling to Harvard University in Boston, Massachusetts and to schools as far away as Switzerland and England to study next year.

—Megan Griffith-Greene

It prompts you to reflect more

Matthew, a 2007 graduate from Grey Gables in St. Catharines, Ontario, beat thousands of applicants for a spot in University of Waterloo’s computer science co-op program. He credits his International Baccalaureate. “A grade from the IB will be equal no matter where it’s given. There can’t be favouritism in the school or different marking curves in a certain geographical region,” he explains.

The diploma, earned in addition to a student’s OSSD, opens the possibility of being educated anywhere in the world for students willing to put in the extra effort.

“It’s a much more rounded approach. It prompts you to reflect more on what you learned in class. If you were to write a research paper for a class on a bunch of facts, you might remember it for the rest of the week or the rest of the year. In IB, it sticks with you.”

—Heather Greenwood Davis

“We were looking for an IB school”

Esther’s father works for a Dutch company and is subject to transfer. Last year, he was moved with his family from Japan to Vancouver. But Esther, who just completed the crucial Grade 11, does not have to worry about her marks being accepted back in Europe.

“When we came here we were looking for an IB school. That’s why we chose Stratford Hall,” she says. The International Baccalaureate, administered from Geneva, establishes an internationally accepted common curriculum and university entrance requirements, and is available in 124 countries, including Canada.

That’s not to say her schooling lacks a Canadian flavour: “I find Canadian history fascinating,” Esther says. “Especially the Great Depression. And we have been studying Canadian poets and writers like Timothy Findley. I like my school here very much.”

—Frank Jones

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