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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

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Gordonstoun Nova Scotia Annapolis Royal, Nova Scotia — Gordonstoun’s broad curriculum dedicates itself to deliver each student a world class education and personal experiences in a caring and safe environment to instil "Plus est en vous" - There is more in you than you think View School Profile. Sailing training in class in grades 9 and 11 with sailing excursions in the Bay of Fundy Sailing excursions in the Atlantic in grades 10 and 12 Dingy sailing in the Annapolis River above the causeway Rock climbing Three day excursions for Fundy floor biology, hiking and overnight camping Grades: 9 to 12 (Coed) Type: Liberal Arts, International Baccalaureate Tuition: $68,900 Living: Boarding Enrollment: 888 Avg. Class: 15 to 20 View School Profile	Gordonstoun Nova Scotia	68900	HighSchools Boarding Boarding 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
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: 964 Avg. Class: 12 to 22 View School Profile Our Kids Review School Videos (1) Virtual Open House: Oct 28	Branksome Hall	35700	Kindergarten Elementary MiddleSchools HighSchools Day Boarding 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
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 (1) School Videos (1) Open House: Nov 02	The York School	33750	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
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: Day/Boarding 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 Day Boarding Boys
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: $28,500 Living: Day Enrollment: 140 Avg. Class: 16 to 20 View School Profile Our Kids Review User Reviews (3) School Videos (2) Virtual Open House: Nov 25	Sunnybrook School	28500	Kindergarten Elementary Day Coed
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 Lynn-Rose Schools View Profile Mississauga, Ontario PS to 12 Coed $16,450 to $21,940 Lynn-Rose Schools offer challenging academic programming from three years old to grade twelve in Mississauga. Lynn-Rose is an official International Baccalaureate World School. Day Progressive International Baccalaureate Our Kids Review User Reviews (4)	Lynn-Rose Schools	16450	Preschool Kindergarten Elementary MiddleSchools HighSchools Day Coed
featured The Maples Academy View Profile Amaranth, Ontario PS to 8 Coed $9,590 to $11,445 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 Traditional International Baccalaureate	The Maples Academy	9590	Preschool Kindergarten Elementary MiddleSchools 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
featured St. Jude's Academy View Profile Mississauga, Ontario Erin Mills Parkway/Argentia Rd JK to 12 Coed $9,565 to $13,995 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 Traditional International Baccalaureate User Reviews (8)	St. Jude's Academy	9565	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
Richland Academy View Profile Richmond Hill, Ontario JK to 8 Coed $21,500 Richland Academy is a progressive, innovative Reggio inspired and International Baccalaureate (IB) World School for children from Junior Kindergarten to Grade 8. Voted #1 Private School in Richmond Hill 4 years in a row. Day Progressive International Baccalaureate	Richland Academy	21500	Kindergarten Elementary MiddleSchools Day Coed
Académie de la Capitale View Profile Ottawa, Ontario Highway 417/Greenbank JK to 12 Coed $18,633 to $20,225 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	18633	Kindergarten Elementary MiddleSchools HighSchools Day 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. Boarding/Day Progressive International Baccalaureate	Brookes Westshore	9500	MiddleSchools HighSchools Boarding Day Coed
Bishop's College School View Profile Sherbrooke, Quebec 7 to 12 Coed $28,100 to $72,450 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. Boarding/Day Traditional International Baccalaureate	Bishop's College School	28100	MiddleSchools HighSchools Boarding 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
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
Windsor Hall View Profile Richmond, British Columbia 6 to 10 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 starting in grade 6. We will be opening in 2021 with our first cohort of grade 6 students. Day Progressive International Baccalaureate	Windsor Hall	14800	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 Traditional International Baccalaureate	La Citadelle International Academy of Arts & Science	12500	Preschool Kindergarten Elementary MiddleSchools HighSchools Day 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
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
Carrey International Education Inc. View Profile Mississauga, Ontario SK to 12 Coed $20,500 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	Carrey International Education Inc.	20500	Kindergarten Elementary MiddleSchools HighSchools Day Day Coed
UWC Canada View Profile Victoria, British Columbia 12 Coed $1 to $58,000 The UWC National Committee of Canada and Pearson College UWC represent the United World Colleges in Canada. We are seeking daring young Canadians who aspire to make the world a better place. Boarding Progressive International Baccalaureate User Reviews (5)	UWC Canada	1	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. Homestay/Day Progressive International Baccalaureate	Aspengrove School	13475	Kindergarten Elementary MiddleSchools HighSchools Homestay 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. Day/Boarding Progressive International Baccalaureate	Balmoral Hall School	15450	Preschool Kindergarten Elementary MiddleSchools HighSchools Day Boarding Girls
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. Boarding/Day Progressive International Baccalaureate Our Kids Review	Ridley College	20910	Kindergarten Elementary 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. Day/Boarding Liberal Arts International Baccalaureate	St. Stephen's School, Rome	25650	HighSchools Day Boarding 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 eSchool/Day Traditional International Baccalaureate	Unionville Academy	18500	HighSchools eSchool 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
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
Luther College High School View Profile Regina, Saskatchewan 9 to 12 Coed $9,030 to $42,890 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	9030	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
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
London International Academy View Profile London, Ontario Richmond Street/King Street 9 to 12 Girls/Coed $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 Girls Coed
Lowell High School View Profile Vancouver, British Columbia West Georgia Street/Robson Street 10 to 12 Coed $22,900 We aim to create the opportunity for students to achieve their learning goals. In collaborative learning spaces, students explore content, ideas and perspectives to better understand the world around them. Day Traditional International Baccalaureate	Lowell High School	22900	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
White Rock Christian Academy View Profile Surrey, British Columbia 152nd Street/24th Avenue JK to 12 Coed $3,500 to $20,000 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	3500	Kindergarten Elementary MiddleSchools HighSchools Homestay Day Coed
MacLachlan College View Profile Oakville, Ontario Trafalgar Road/Cornwall Road PS to 12 Coed $21,220 to $31,725 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	21220	Preschool Kindergarten Elementary MiddleSchools HighSchools Day 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
A21 Academy View Profile Windsor, Ontario 7 to 12 Coed $9,500 to $42,000 A21 students are empowered to create their OWN opportunities. PREPared to Say "Yes" to University prep, "Yes" to personal freedom through financial literacy and real-life skills, and "Yes" to athletics and wellbeing. Day/Homestay Progressive International Baccalaureate	A21 Academy	9500	MiddleSchools HighSchools Day Homestay 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
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. Boarding/Day/Homestay Traditional International Baccalaureate	Ashbury College	30585	MiddleSchools HighSchools Boarding Day Homestay 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. Day/Boarding/Homestay Progressive International Baccalaureate	Glenlyon Norfolk School	19475	Kindergarten Elementary MiddleSchools HighSchools Day Boarding Homestay 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 IB High School. Day Traditional International Baccalaureate	Town Centre Private Schools	5550	Preschool Kindergarten Elementary MiddleSchools HighSchools 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, Sports Academies and Global Partnerships/Opportunities. Boarding/Day Progressive International Baccalaureate	Unisus School	11275	Kindergarten Elementary MiddleSchools HighSchools Boarding Day Coed
Calgary French & International School View Profile Calgary, Alberta PS to 12 Coed $7,490 to $14,310 As western Canada's leader in French immersion education, Calgary French & International School students are active leaders and global citizens, graduating with a foundation for life long success. Day Progressive International Baccalaureate User Reviews (1)	Calgary French & International School	7490	Preschool Kindergarten Elementary MiddleSchools HighSchools 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
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
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
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

“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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