International Baccalaureate (IB)
Abbotsford Senior Secondary School is honoured to offer the International Baccalaureate programme for all Abbotsford School District students.
Applications for out-of-catchment students going into grades 10 and 11 who are interested in the IB prgramme are now being accepted for September 2025. These seats are limited and dependent on available space at the school. Download the appropriate application form found at the bottom of this page.
Key dates for the September 2025 intake:
- February 27th: Deadline to submit IB application
- March 3-7: Applicants will be contacted for an interview if needed
- May: Applicants notified as to whether their application has been approved, denied, or deferred to a waitlist.
Out-of-catchment students entering grade 10, will be participating in "pre-IB" courses and activities designed to prepare them for the IB Diploma Programme in grade 11. Students from out-of-catchment entering grade 11 in September will participate in the full diploma programme. For more information on the DP programme, open the "General Regulations..." pdf at the bottom of the page.
The application deadline for IB is Thursday, February 27th.
Grade 9 Intake
Starting September 2024, there are no specific course offerings for Pre-IB 9. Instead, students will be provided with enrichment opportunities integrated within their regular BC Curriuclum 9 classes. These enhancements will challenge students with advanced concepts, critical thinking exercises, and opportunities for deeper exploration of subjects. Additionally, once a week during lunch hour, students can participate in IB-focused learning sessions in our school's Ignite club (students who are cross catchment are required to attend.) These sessions are designed to introduce them to the International Baccalaureate (IB) framework, fostering skills and knowledge that will prepare them for the Pre-IB program in Grade 10. This blend of in-class enrichment and specialized IB sessions will help students transition smoothly into more rigorous academic pathways and introduce them to the IB community at Abby.
IB Retreat 2025
The 2025 IB Retreat is scheduled for October 2-3 at Zajack Ranch in Mission. This is a mandatory retreat for all IB Diploma students. The cost for the retreat is $150 and will be added to School Cash Online during the first week of school in September. The fee is due by September 16th.
About the International Baccalaureate (IB) Programme
The International Baccalaureate (IB) Programme has been identified as a district academic programme that provides innovative education and world-class learning opportunities to students. Highly motivated and academic secondary students in the Abbotsford School District have equal access to this internationally renowned programme. It offers a structured scholastic curriculum for grades 11 and 12 (IB Diploma) for versatile, accomplished and intrinsically driven learners. IB includes challenging, scholarly, and global experiences within a supportive environment that assures both breadth and depth of study.
Out-of-catchment students accepted into the IB Programme at Abby Senior are required to participate in all "Pre-IB" offerings in grades 9 & 10 and continue with the full Diploma Programme (DP) in grades 11 & 12.
For any IB programme questions, please contact the IB DP Coordinator Loreen Craig at loreen.craig@abbyschools.ca
What Are IB Graduates Saying?
Abbotsford Senior Secondary School IB DP Grad 2016:
Being a part of the IB Program gave me the opportunity to challenge myself academically. It allowed me to make the most of my high school education, as well as prepared me for the harder and more independent course load of university. Many of the writing skills I developed during my time in IB were what helped me excel in my university papers.
Abbotsford Senior Secondary School IB DP Grad 2016:
The IB Program allows the student to delve deeper into school subjects than you would in regular courses and takes you to a university experience where you will come prepared with an amazing set of problem-solving and creative-thinking skills.
Abbotsford Senior Secondary School IB DP Grad 2021:
Though IB was challenging, it helped me tremendously in my degree, both content wise and study habits. I definitely recommend it!
