High School
International Baccalaureate Programme
Transfers are only accepted from February 1 to March 15
Before Registering or Transferring
IB Programme Levels
Diploma Programme
Full Program
And includes completing:
- Theory of Knowledge (TOK) Course
- Creativity Activity & Service (CAS) Component
- Extended Essay
- Regular Alberta Education Program
English & French Immersion
Course Programme
Two or More IB Courses
And includes completing:
- Theory of Knowledge (TOK) Course
- Creativity Activity & Service (CAS) Component
- Regular Alberta Education Program
A student receives a statement of results for each IB course successfully completed
Career Programme
Two or More IB Courses
And includes completing:
- Theory of Knowledge (TOK) Course
- Creativity Activity & Service (CAS) Component
- Career Related Courses
- Language Development Portfolio
- Reflective Project
- Personal Skills
Program Fees
IB students will pay:
- Exam and mailing fees of $200.00* for each IB course
- Yearly IB student administrative fee of $25.00* (this includes additional materials, resources, professional learning opportunities)
For current information on registration and exam fees charged by the International Baccalaureate® (IB) Organization, visit their website at
www.ibo.org.
If financial circumstances are a concern, principals work with families to create solutions, which may include waiving fees, in full or in part, or a partial payment schedule.
*Fees are subject to change
Exams & Recognition
When enrolled in IB, you are still required to write the Alberta Diploma Exams to obtain your high school Diploma.
To ensure you are not overloaded with Diploma and IB exams in your Grade 12 year, you take some Diploma courses in both Grades 11 and 12. IB Exams are set by the International Baccalaureate® Organization (IBO) and you write them in May.
The IBO provides official documentation, which you may choose to use with post-secondary institutions.
Important
- Alberta Education does not recognize IB courses on official student transcripts, e.g., Chemistry 30 (IB) appears as Chemistry 30 on your Alberta Education transcript.
- You are evaluated on grade level outcomes from Alberta Programs of Study for Alberta Education transcripts.
- Students also receive credit towards their Alberta Education high school diploma for locally developed courses they take as part of an IB Programme, e.g., Mathematics 25 (IB) or English 35 (IB)
Areas & High Schools
The IB Programme is available to students in each CBE Area.
Students attend and register for the IB Programme in English based on the Area in which they reside.
To confirm the Area in which you live, call 403-817-4000 or find your school
Find A School
If your designated high school does not offer International Baccalaureate (IB), you can submit a transfer request following the steps below.
IB Programme Registration Steps
Complete IB Expression of Interest Form
Forms are only accepted from February 1 to March 15
Read the information to complete all fields in the form.
Remember to get a copy of your most recent report card ready.
Email
Form & Report Card To School
Once you have completed the Expression of Interest Form, email it and a copy of your most recent report card to the school.
Don't know the school email address?
Open School Directory
And select the name of the school to view the school profile
School Processes Form
Please be patient as the school works through all their completed Expression of Interest Forms.
School staff will contact you if there are any questions or concerns.
Please do not call the school.
School Informs Parents
The school informs the parent or independent student if they are accepted into the program.
School will require additional forms and the High School Transfer Process to be completed.
