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CIS Forum Presentation

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Scored a 10/10 (A) from the IB, July 2023

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Scored an A from the IB, July 2023

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Click on a subject to find more information about the course content. Scroll down the page to find a 2 page subject brief for every subject offered in the IB. Subject briefs provide:

Two page description of every IB course offered. Includes

curriculum overview

# of teaching hours / topic

Internal/external assessment at a glance

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* Interdisciplinary subjects are marked with an asterisk.

Interdisciplinary subjects enable students to meet the diploma requirements for two groups, whilst studying one subject. Students then select another subject to complete the requirement of six.

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Learn more about the International Baccalaureate® Diploma Programme's curriculum and the subjects it includes.

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Earned a 7 from the IB, July 2023

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Scored a 6 from the IB, July 2023

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What is the Difference between IB and AP? | World Schools

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What’s the Difference between IB and AP? Learn all you need to know about these two courses by reading the answers by the top IB experts!

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From Concordia International School Shanghai

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From Concordia International School Shanghai

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Bishop's College School - Photograph by Christinne Muschi

Amidst increasing competition, Canadian parents often seek enrichment opportunities for their children that will help them get into the best universities. Here is a brief overview of two such enrichment programs, Advanced Placement (AP) and International Baccalaureate (IB). If you want to compare specific schools with these programs, visit our compare hub.

AP: Advanced Placement

AP, which the New York-based College Board has operated since 1955, allows students to take university-level courses and exams while still in high school.

At the end of these university preparation courses, students write an examination that the Canadian College Board in Victoria, B.C. administers. If the student scores a four or five (out of five points), he or she may earn a university course credit. In other words, your son or daughter could take one fewer course in university or graduate with an extra credit.

The content of Advanced Placement exams vary depending on which one of the 34 courses a student is in. Nonetheless, they always require quick and critical thinking. Concision and rapidly organizing my thoughts were the most demanding aspects of the AP exam in English Language and Composition that I wrote. Near the end of the paper, my answers were incomplete because I devoted too much time to other responses. Learning how to write quickly is a wonderful tool for university preparation. Indeed, success depends not only on intensive preparation (e.g., reading and practicing), but also on efficiency.

Students should only take AP courses in subject areas at which they excel, for AP exams require a high level of competence in a given field. Students who select AP in courses that do not meet their strengths may feel overwhelmed by its challenging workload. However, taking AP courses comes with multiple benefits, including:

A university course credit

Preparation for university workloads

Increased interest in and knowledge of a given subject

IB: International Baccalaureate

IB is a renowned leader in international education. It was created to combine the strengths of multiple national school systems to create a so-called "curriculum without borders." Throughout its history, IB has continually added to its intellectually challenging curriculum. These courses share a drive to learn through questioning (Socratic method), critical thinking and self-exploration instead of mere memorization, which is a useful university preparation strategy, especially for a future liberal arts education.

As Adam Kovacs-Litman ( The York School, in Toronto, Ontario, Class of 2010) notes, "IB encourages students to discover their passions through a depth and breadth of knowledge that is offered by few other programs."

An International Baccalaureate education is not restricted to the classroom. For example, students must complete at least 50 hours of community service and 50 hours of leadership training every two years, as IB strives to mold global citizens, not just students with rote learning skills.

Unlike AP, IB is a comprehensive approach to enrichment. While AP offers enrichment in one course or subject area, IB is a holistic educational approach that provides programs for students aged three to 19. But, like AP, success in IB depends both on completing an above average workload and high aptitude. Put simply, an IB program is for students who can handle its heavy demands. Despite its difficulty, however, IB possesses multiple benefits including:

Preparation for a university workload

Increased ambition and confidence

Dynamic education

IB vs. AP: Which is better for university acceptance?

Though universities look favourably on both programs, they are more likely to prefer IB. The most important difference is as follows:

Advanced Placement will help the student in university (e.g., exam writing, coursework, etc.).

International Baccalaureate moulds a student over time and encompasses far more than an AP course can.

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IB vs. AP programs: what's the difference?

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Find out the difference between Advanced Placement (AP) and International Baccalaureate (IB) programs. We compare the AP and IB programs, what they offer your child, and which might be your best optio

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Case study from Concordia International School Shanghai

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Case study from Concordia International School Shanghai

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Extended Essay: World Studies Health & Development (Biology & History)

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Extended Essay: World Studies Health & Development (Biology & History)

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Scored a B from the IB, July 2023

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IB 101 for university admission officers

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IB 101 for university admission officers

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A simple course to learn all about the IB diploma and IB courses.

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IB 101 for university admission officers

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AP Courses and Exams – AP Students | College Board

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Explore all 39 AP courses at a glance and in depth.

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Facts & Figures: The Diploma Program Around the World

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Facts & Figures: The Diploma Program Around the World

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Aspiring and achieving: Highlighting DP and CP student research

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Aspiring and achieving: Highlighting DP and CP student research

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Need some facts/stats from other universities around the world to help support your proposal for an IB policy? Check it this information.

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Earned a 5 from the IB, June 2023

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English Language & Literature Extended Essay

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English Language & Literature Extended Essay

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Scored an A from the IB, July 2018

(EE based on a graphic novel.)

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Earned a 7 from the IB, July 2023

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Earned a 5 from the IB, July 2023

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Scored an A from the IB, July 2023

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IB transcript distribution (North America & worldwide) for 2023