IB Diploma Programme - International Baccalaureate®

Recognized world-wide, the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme at Bishop Macdonell provides grade 11 and 12 students with an academically rich and stimulating two-year program that prepares its participants for success at post-secondary and beyond.

The International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme is designed to address the intellectual, social, emotional and physical well-being of students. International mindedness, intercultural understanding and critical thinking are developed throughout the program, constructing IB graduates to be active, compassionate, and life-long learners.

At Bishop Macdonell, International Baccalaureate students:

develop physically, intellectually, emotionally and ethically
acquire breadth and depth of knowledge and understanding while studying courses from 6 subject groups
develop the skills and a positive attitude toward learning that will prepare them for higher education
study at least two languages and increase understanding of cultures, including their own
make connections across traditional academic disciplines and explore the nature of knowledge through the program’s unique Theory of Knowledge course
undertake in-depth research into an area of interest through the lens of one or more academic disciplines in the Extended Essay
enhance their personal and interpersonal development through volunteer experiences while building their Creativity, Activity and Service (CAS) portfolio.

View the IB Diploma Programme on pgs 17-20 of the 2023-24 WCDSB Course Calendar

Questions?

For all inquiries about the IB Diploma Programme, please contact Bishop Macdonell's IB Coordinator, Amy Wilson, [email protected]