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MILES MACDONELL COLLEGIATE
International Baccalaureate
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What is the IB Diploma Program?
• Pre-University Diploma
• Utilizes international standards
• Based on an integrated curriculum
• Infused with “globalism”
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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
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Diploma or Certificate?
• Diploma – The full program challenging the whole student
• Certificate – Partial IB taking courses in areas of strength (minimum 2 courses)
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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
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• 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.
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Theory of Knowledge
• Critical Thinking
• Questioning
• Basis of Knowledge• 2nd Semester Gr 11, 1st Semester Gr 12
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Extended Essay
• 4000 words
• Research Paper
• Choice of Topic
• Staff Mentor
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Creative – Action - Service
• “CAS” – Volunteering, etc.
• 150 Hours
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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)
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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
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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
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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)
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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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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