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MILES MACDONELL COLLEGIATE
International Baccalaureate
What is the IB Diploma Program?
• Pre-University Diploma
• Utilizes international standards
• Based on an integrated curriculum
• Infused with “globalism”
How do you benefit?
• Considered to be the best University Preparatory program available
• Opportunity to earn University Credits while in High School
• Specific and general scholarship opportunities
Diploma or Certificate?
• Diploma – The full program challenging the whole student
• Certificate – Partial IB taking courses in areas of strength (minimum 2 courses)
Paths to Obtain the Diploma• Group 1: English (Higher Level)• Group 2: 2nd Language (Standard Level)
» French» Francais (immersion students)» Spanish Ab Ignitio (beginner language)» Japanese Ab Ignitio (beginner language)» Self-taught Language (“Mother tongue”)
• Group 3: History (Higher Level)• Group 4: Sciences
» Chemistry (Standard Level)» Physics (Higher Level)» Biology (Higher Level)
• Group 5: Mathematics (Standard Level)• Group 6: Electives
» Music Production» 2nd Science Elective» 2nd Language Elective» Theatre Arts
• All IB courses are enhanced and advanced courses
• Standard level courses are at least 150 hours in length
• Higher level courses are at least 240 hours in length.
• Diploma students need to take 3 HL and 3 SL courses, and 1 course from each group.
Theory of Knowledge
• Critical Thinking
• Questioning
• Basis of Knowledge• 2nd Semester Gr 11, 1st Semester Gr 12
Extended Essay
• 4000 words
• Research Paper
• Choice of Topic
• Staff Mentor
Creative – Action - Service
• “CAS” – Volunteering, etc.
• 150 Hours
IB Points
• 3 HL and 3 SL courses
• IB Grades from 1-7 = maximum 42 points
• ToK and Extended Essay = 3 points
• Total point available = 45 points
• IB DIPLOMA = 24 points (12 higher level)
Scholarships – U of ManitobaAcademic Entrance Scholarships
University of Manitoba
95-100% - $2000
92.5-95% - $1700
90-92% - $1400
87-89% - $1100
85-86% - $800
IB Scholarships
University of Manitoba
43 points - $2800
40 points - $2500
37 points - $2200
34 points - $1900
31 points - $1600
28 points - $1300
25 points - $1100
Top Up Awards - $250 for a seven on a higher level course
$200 for a six on higher level, or seven on standard level
$150 for a five on a higher level
Scholarships – U of Winnipeg
Academic Entrance Scholarships
University of Winnipeg
95-100% - $2250
90-94% - $1750
86-89% - $1100
80-86% - $800
IB Scholarships
University of Winnipeg
30 points or more - $2250
University Credits
In addition to Scholarships, students may earn University Credits by scoring:
• a 4 or better on any HL course (U of M)
• a 5 or better on any HL course (U of W)
Preparing for UniversityAny diploma combination will fill the requirements for
general admission at university. General admission is all that is required for the following university disciplines:
Arts: anthropology sociologylanguages artnative studies economicsreligion/theology historyfilm studies political studiesclassics criminologygeography drama/theatrephilosophy psychologylinguistics women’s studies
Preparing for UniversityAny diploma combination will fill the requirements for
general admission at university. General admission is all that is required for the following university disciplines:
Business: accounting actuarial math
entrepreneurship finance
human resources international business
marketing commerce
Etc: Education Music Nursing
Social Work Physical Ed. & Recreation
Programs Which Require Specific Courses
Agricultural & Food Sciences:ChemistryPhysics (for pre-vet studies)
Dental Hygiene: ChemistryBiology recommended
Dentistry: ChemistryPhysics or Biology recommended
Engineering: Chemistry Physics
Human Ecology: ChemistryBiology
Medicine: ChemistryBiology & Physics Recommended
Programs Which Require Specific Courses
Pharmacy: Chemistry
Biological Sciences: Biology
Chemistry & Physics recommended
Physical Sciences: Chemistry
Physics
Environmental Sciences: Chemistry
Physics & Biology recommended
For faculties which require or recommend all three sciences, students should take two of them at the IB level and one as a regular High School course.
Differences Between High School And University
HIGH SCHOOL
40-80 minutes
per class
25 hrs/week
1000 hrs/year
(40 weeks)
UNIVERSITY
1-3 hrs per class
15 hrs/week
390 hrs/year
(26 weeks)C
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Differences Between High School And University
HIGH SCHOOL
1-2 hrs / day
5-10 hrs / week
UNIVERSITY
3-4 hrs / day
3-4 hrs study / class
35-50 hrs / week
HO
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Differences Between High School And University
HIGH SCHOOL
Regular Testing (after each unit or chapter)
Based on combination of class discussion,
homework assignments and
handouts
UNIVERSITY
1-3 tests or exams / term
Based on student’s class notes and textbook reading
Essay, multiple choice or problem solving
exams
TE
ST
ING
Differences Between High School And University
HIGH SCHOOL
Small classes (22-30 students)Attendance taken
Less formal, more discussionNotebooks / Homework
MonitoredCredit for in-class
assignmentsParents contacted if there is
a problem
UNIVERSITY
Large classes (up to 400)
No attendance taken
Lecture format
Work habits not monitored
Only assignments handed in are graded
Parents not notified
INS
TR
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Differences Between High School And University
HIGH SCHOOL
Most time is structured
Limits are set and monitored
UNIVERSITY
Only class time is structured; the rest
is up to the student
Limits are lifted
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