Curriculum
To assist in the academic transition to the Diploma Programme, Abbotsford Senior Secondary School offers Pre-Diploma 9 and 10 courses in English, French, Social Studies, Mathematics and Science. Each Pre-Diploma class includes material required for the BC Ministry of Education course, but because of the selected nature of the students, the learning environment is distinctly different, and more emphasis is placed on higher level skills including analysis, research, writing, problem-solving, and working in cooperative groups. Prospective IB diploma students should complete all Pre-Diploma courses offered.
In the senior years, students ideally choose to complete the entire IB Diploma. This requires completion of 6 IB subjects in 6 different groups and three of these subjects must be Higher Level and three Standard Level. A Higher Level course requires a student to have 240 hours of instruction while Standard Level requires 150 hours. The 6 subject groups and the offerings Abbotsford Senior Secondary School have are (click on each course for more information):
In the senior years, students ideally choose to complete the entire IB Diploma. This requires completion of 6 IB subjects in 6 different groups and three of these subjects must be Higher Level and three Standard Level. A Higher Level course requires a student to have 240 hours of instruction while Standard Level requires 150 hours. The 6 subject groups and the offerings Abbotsford Senior Secondary School have are (click on each course for more information):
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Group 1: Studies in Language & Literature
Group 4: Experimental Sciences
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Group 2: Language Acquisition
Group 5: Mathematics
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Group 3: Individuals & Societies
Group 6: The Arts
Visual Arts: Higher Level
(or students can choose one from the previous 5 groups) |
The IB Diploma also requires candidates to complete the Theory of Knowledge course and the completion of an independent 4000 word research essay, as well as a commitment to creativity, activity, and service endeavors (CAS).
Some students may take only a few IB subjects and complete other graduation and post-secondary requirements in regular Ministry courses as an alternative to the full IB Diploma. These students are known as IB Diploma Course students.
Some students may take only a few IB subjects and complete other graduation and post-secondary requirements in regular Ministry courses as an alternative to the full IB Diploma. These students are known as IB Diploma Course students.