The IB Foundations Programme in grade 9 and 10 offers enhanced curriculum, developing knowledge and skills such as: critical thinking, questioning, communication, inquiry, creativity and leadership. It is excellent academic preparation for the IB Diploma Programme in grade 11 and 12.
In order to provide a challenging enrichment programme that allows students to develop the knowledge and skills required to succeed in the International Baccalaureate Programme and university, our Intermediate Programme is based on International Baccalaureate ideals. This includes a holistic approach to the learner and school, as well as a global understanding fostered in the curriculum discussion in grades nine and ten.
Enrichment is provided in all aspects of the core subjects, as well as most of the common electives. The purpose of this programme is twofold: to provide the knowledge base necessary to enter the IB Programme, and to begin to develop the lifelong, independent learner fostered in IB Students. Successful students have been given the opportunity to develop skills in problem-solving, critical thinking, time management and leadership Parents and students interested in the Intermediate Programme for grades 9 or 10 are encouraged to:
International Baccalaureate Programme flowchart (pdf)
Grade 9 Foundations Courses
| English |
ENL1W1P |
| Math |
MTH1W1P |
| Geography |
CGC1D1P |
| Science |
SNC1W1P |
| Technology or Hospitality |
TIJO1 or TEJ1O1 or HFN1O1 |
| Language: French or Mohawk* |
FSF1D1P or FEF1D1P or LNMBO1 |
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Art (One)
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Instrumental Music AMI1O1
Vocal Music AMV1O1
Guitar Music AMG1O1
Visual Art AVI1O1
Drama ADA1O1
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Physical Education (One)
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Healthy Active Living PPL1O1
Personal Fitness PAI1O1
Hockey Skills Academy PAL1O1
Aquatics/Swimming PAQ1O1
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*The full IB Diploma includes French. Students with no French background who wish to pursue IB French will focus on conversation development.
Grade 10 Foundations
| English |
ENG2D1P |
| Math |
MFM2D1P AND MCR3U1P |
| History |
CHC2D1P |
| Science |
SNC2D1P |
| Careers & Civics |
CHV2O5 & GLC2O5 |
| Language: French or Mohawk |
FSF2D1P or FEF2D1P or LNMCO1 |
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Electives
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Examples:
- Visual Art AVI2O1
- Instrumental AMI2O1
- Business BBI2O1
- Physics SPH3U1
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