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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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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: $14,800 to $28,300 Living: Day Enrollment: 370 Avg. Class: 15 to 17 View School Profile Our Kids Review School Videos (1)	Elmwood School	14800	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: $18,094 to $68,275 Living: Boarding/Day Enrollment: 400 Avg. Class: 10 to 16 View School Profile Our Kids Review School Videos (2)	St. John's-Kilmarnock School	18094	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: $30,000 to $33,000 Living: Day Enrollment: 730 Avg. Class: 16 to 22 View School Profile Our Kids Review User Reviews (1)	The York School	30000	Kindergarten Elementary MiddleSchools HighSchools Day Coed
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: $34,135 to $66,835 Living: Boarding/Day Enrollment: 1170 Avg. Class: 20 to 25 View School Profile Our Kids Review User Reviews (3) School Videos (2)	Upper Canada College	34135	Kindergarten Elementary MiddleSchools HighSchools Boarding Day Boys
Branksome Hall Toronto, Ontario — Branksome Hall is Toronto’s only all-girls, all-years International Baccalaureate (IB) World School. View School Profile. 13-acre downtown campus Athletics and Wellness Centre IB programs: JK to Grade 12 Leadership opportunities Tennis courts, playing fields, saltwater pools Grades: JK to 12 (Girls) Type: Liberal Arts, International Baccalaureate Tuition: $34,650 to $69,850 Living: Boarding/Day Enrollment: 964 Avg. Class: 12 to 22 View School Profile Our Kids Review School Videos (1)	Branksome Hall	34650	Kindergarten Elementary MiddleSchools HighSchools Boarding Day Girls
featured Sunnybrook School View Profile Toronto, Ontario Merton St/Mt Pleasant JK to 6 Coed $27,200 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. Day Progressive International Baccalaureate Our Kids Review User Reviews (3)	Sunnybrook School	27200	Kindergarten Elementary Day Coed
featured Académie Marie-Claire View Profile Kirkland, Quebec Boul Elkas/Rue Houde PS to 11 Coed $12,850 to $18,528 This academically re-known French & English bilingual serves students from Pre-Kg to High School. Class size averages 20 students; tuition ranges from $15,000 to $18,00 . Boarding is available. Day Liberal Arts International Baccalaureate	Académie Marie-Claire	12850	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 $9,365 to $13,795 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	9365	Kindergarten Elementary MiddleSchools HighSchools Day Coed
featured TFS - Canada's International School View Profile Toronto, Ontario Bayview/Lawrence NS to 12 Coed $20,360 to $35,320 TFS - Canada's International School offers Canada's only bilingual IB programs from PK 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	20360	Preschool Kindergarten Elementary MiddleSchools HighSchools Day Coed
featured The Maples Academy View Profile Amaranth, Ontario PS to 8 Coed $9,184 to $10,995 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	9184	Preschool Kindergarten Elementary MiddleSchools Day Coed
featured Delano Academy View Profile Vaughan, Ontario 407/Dufferin JK to 12 Coed $18,500 to $19,500 Balanced Academics, Arts, Athletics & Character Development. We value best practices & evidenced based approaches. University preparatory & 21st Century Tech Rich & Future Proof school. Enriched and rigorous curriculum. Day Traditional International Baccalaureate User Reviews (4)	Delano Academy	18500	Kindergarten Elementary MiddleSchools HighSchools Day Coed
featured Meadowridge School View Profile Maple Ridge, British Columbia 240th Street/Dewdney Trunk Road JK to 12 Coed $23,500 to $33,500 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	23500	Kindergarten Elementary MiddleSchools HighSchools Day Coed
featured Gordonstoun Nova Scotia View Profile Annapolis Royal, Nova Scotia 9 to 12 Coed $68,900 The Gordonstoun’s broad curriculum dedicates itself to delivering to each student a world class education and personal development experiences in a caring and safe environment that instills in each student the knowledge that there is “More in you than you think.” Boarding Liberal Arts International Baccalaureate	Gordonstoun Nova Scotia	68900	HighSchools Boarding Boarding Coed
featured TMS View Profile Richmond Hill, Ontario Bayview/Hwy 407 PS to 12 Coed $17,485 to $31,350 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	17485	Preschool Kindergarten Elementary MiddleSchools HighSchools Day Coed
featured Lynn-Rose Schools View Profile Mississauga, Ontario PS to 12 Coed $15,470 to $20,600 Lynn-Rose Heights Private School offers challenging academic programming from three years old to grade twelve in Mississauga. Lynn-Rose Heights school is an official International Baccalaureate World School. Day Progressive International Baccalaureate Our Kids Review User Reviews (4)	Lynn-Rose Schools	15470	Preschool Kindergarten Elementary MiddleSchools HighSchools Day Coed
Peel Montessori Private School View Profile Mississauga, Ontario Lakeshore Road/East of Erin Mills PS to 8 Coed $8,500 to $18,500 Peel Montessori School and Carrington College students are encouraged to be engaged, inquisitive learners who think for themselves, display strengthen of character, and learn to succeed on their own merits. Day Progressive International Baccalaureate	Peel Montessori Private School	8500	Preschool Kindergarten Elementary MiddleSchools Day Coed
Strathcona-Tweedsmuir School View Profile Okotoks, Alberta Range Road 12/306 Ave W K to 12 Coed $16,548 to $24,028 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	16548	Kindergarten Elementary MiddleSchools HighSchools Day Coed
TFS - Canada's International School (West Campus) View Profile Mississauga, Ontario Cawthra/Lakeshore PS to 7 Coed $11,310 to $28,170 TFS - Canada's International School (West Campus) offers programs from Pre-Kindergarten to Grade 7. Its average class size is 12 to 22 students. Day Progressive International Baccalaureate	TFS - Canada's International School (West Campus)	11310	Preschool Kindergarten Elementary MiddleSchools Day Coed
Bishop's College School View Profile Sherbrooke, Quebec 7 to 12 Coed $26,500 to $69,000 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	26500	MiddleSchools HighSchools Day Boarding Coed
Ashwood Glen View Profile Burlington, Ontario Walkers Line/Fairveiw Street NS 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
Brookes Westshore View Profile Victoria, British Columbia 4 to 12 Coed $9,500 to $52,550 Brookes School Canada, an IB World School on beautiful Vancouver Island, offers grades 4 to 12 for both day and boarding students with an average class size of 12 students. Day/Boarding Progressive International Baccalaureate	Brookes Westshore	9500	MiddleSchools HighSchools Day Boarding Coed
Académie de la Capitale View Profile Ottawa, Ontario Highway 417/Greenbank JK to 12 Coed $16,628 to $18,128 Acadecap International School ( Académie de la Capitale), an IB school, offers bilingual and/or English programmes from Pre-K to Grade 12. Students thrive in a culture of academic excellence and real-life learning. Day Progressive International Baccalaureate User Reviews (1)	Académie de la Capitale	16628	Kindergarten Elementary MiddleSchools HighSchools Day Coed
Richland Academy View Profile Richmond Hill, Ontario PS to 8 Coed $19,000 to $19,500 Richland Academy is a progressive, innovative Reggio inspired and International Baccalaureate (IB) World School for children from 2.8-years to Grade 8. Voted #1 Private School in Richmond Hill 4 years in a row. Day Progressive International Baccalaureate	Richland Academy	19000	Preschool Kindergarten Elementary MiddleSchools Day Coed
Luther College High School View Profile Regina, Saskatchewan 9 to 12 Coed $8,560 to $40,710 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. Day/Boarding Liberal Arts International Baccalaureate User Reviews (2)	Luther College High School	8560	HighSchools Day Boarding 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
Lower Canada College View Profile Montreal, Quebec Av de Monkland/Boul Cavendish K to 12 Coed $18,695 to $23,845 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 Montreal offering the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme. Day Liberal Arts International Baccalaureate	Lower Canada College	18695	Kindergarten Elementary MiddleSchools HighSchools Day Coed
Town Centre Private Schools View Profile Markham, Ontario Kennedy Road/Steeles Avenue NS to 12 Coed $5,450 to $16,900 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 Montessori International Baccalaureate	Town Centre Private Schools	5450	Preschool Kindergarten Elementary MiddleSchools HighSchools Day Coed
Walden International School View Profile Oakville, Ontario QEW Highway/403 Highway PS to 8 Coed $9,600 to $19,200 Walden International School, Oakville, offers enriched, child-centred, academic programs from Pre-K through Grade 8. Grade 9 will be introduced in September 2021. Class sizes up to 18 students depending on grade level. Day Liberal Arts International Baccalaureate	Walden International School	9600	Preschool Kindergarten Elementary MiddleSchools Day Coed
Unisus School View Profile Summerland, British Columbia JK to 12 Coed $12,500 to $51,500 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. Day/Boarding Progressive International Baccalaureate	Unisus School	12500	Kindergarten Elementary MiddleSchools HighSchools Day Boarding Coed
Lowell High School View Profile Vancouver, British Columbia West Georgia Street/Robson Street 10 to 12 Coed $18,900 to $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	18900	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
Alexander Academy View Profile Vancouver, British Columbia West Hastings St./Granville St. 8 to 12 Coed $16,500 to $22,800 Alexander Academy is a private World IB School offering the Diploma Programme and the BC Dogwood Diploma in a culturally rich and academically challenging environment for Grades 8 - 12. Day/Homestay Progressive International Baccalaureate	Alexander Academy	16500	HighSchools Day Homestay Coed
St. Stephen's School, Rome View Profile Rome, RM Ponte Sublicio/Lungotevere Aventino 9 to 12 Coed EUR €25,145 to EUR €39,095 SSS Rome provides students with a culturally diverse and rigorous academic education. Graduates obtain the International Baccalaureate Diploma and American High School Diploma to enter renowned universities worldwide. Boarding/Day Liberal Arts International Baccalaureate	St. Stephen's School, Rome	25145	HighSchools Boarding Day Coed
Mulgrave School View Profile West Vancouver, British Columbia Upper Levels Highway/Cypress Bowl exit PS to 12 Coed $17,000 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	17000	Preschool Kindergarten Elementary MiddleSchools HighSchools Day Coed
King's-Edgehill School View Profile Windsor, Nova Scotia College Rd/King St 6 to 12 Coed $19,346 to $60,700 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. Day/Boarding Traditional International Baccalaureate	King's-Edgehill School	19346	MiddleSchools HighSchools Day Boarding Coed
Sunrise Montessori School View Profile Markham, Ontario Denison/Warden NS to 8 Coed $10,500 to $16,500 Our curriculum are designed to build essential skills and concepts that help with the cognitive, social, creative, emotional, and physical development of your child with the aim to be a successful learner for life! Day Montessori International Baccalaureate User Reviews (5)	Sunrise Montessori School	10500	Preschool Kindergarten Elementary MiddleSchools Day Coed
Ashbury College View Profile Ottawa, Ontario Mariposa Avenue/Springfield 4 to 12 Coed $29,130 to $69,290 This traditional private school in Ottawa, Ontario offers Grades 4 to 12 with 100 boarding and 600 day school students. Tuition is from $29,130 to $69,290. Day/Boarding/Homestay Traditional International Baccalaureate	Ashbury College	29130	MiddleSchools HighSchools Day Boarding Homestay Coed
MacLachlan College View Profile Oakville, Ontario Trafalgar Road/Cornwall Road PS to 12 Coed $20,600 to $30,800 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	MacLachlan College	20600	Preschool Kindergarten Elementary MiddleSchools HighSchools Day Coed
Ridley College View Profile St. Catharines, Ontario Ridley Road/Henrietta Street JK to 12 Coed $18,870 to $72,165 Ridley College is an acclaimed co-educational 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	18870	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
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
Rothesay Netherwood School View Profile Rothesay, New Brunswick Rothesay Rd/College Hill Rd 6 to 12 Coed $23,340 to $64,200 Rothesay Netherwood School offers programs for grades 6 to 12 in Rothesay, New Brunswick. Its average class size is 16 students and it is an outstanding engaged and supportive community -'It's our Nature to Nurture'. Boarding/Day Liberal Arts International Baccalaureate User Reviews (7)	Rothesay Netherwood School	23340	MiddleSchools 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. Day/Boarding Traditional International Baccalaureate	NOIC Academy	5000	HighSchools Day Boarding Coed
King Heights Academy View Profile Woodbridge, Ontario Weston Road/Rutherford Road NS to 12 Coed $15,598 to $15,998 With 2 Campuses located in Vaughan, King Heights Academy provides a unique educational experience for toddlers to grade 12 which includes the IB Program. Our new Thornhill Campus offers a Sports Program from grades 1-12 Day Traditional International Baccalaureate	King Heights Academy	15598	Preschool Kindergarten Elementary MiddleSchools HighSchools Day Coed
Carrey International Education Inc. View Profile Mississauga, Ontario SK to 12 Coed $2,100 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.	2100	Kindergarten Elementary MiddleSchools HighSchools Day Day Coed
Wheatley School View Profile St. Catharines, Ontario Edinburgh Dr/Scott Street NS to 8 Coed $6,550 to $14,050 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	6550	Preschool Kindergarten Elementary MiddleSchools Day Coed
Bronte College View Profile Mississauga, Ontario Hurontario/Bronte College Ct 9 to 12 Coed $18,000 to $21,000 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	18000	HighSchools Boarding 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
Glenlyon Norfolk School View Profile Victoria, British Columbia JK to 12 Coed $18,165 to $51,775 GNS is an independent JK-12 International Baccalaureate 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/Day Progressive International Baccalaureate	Glenlyon Norfolk School	18165	Kindergarten Elementary MiddleSchools HighSchools Homestay Day Coed
Brockton School View Profile North Vancouver, British Columbia JK to 12 Coed $20,400 to $23,800 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	20400	Kindergarten Elementary MiddleSchools HighSchools 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.”

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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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