Discover Ottawa's IB Schools

The International Baccalaureate (IB) program is a globally recognized educational framework that emphasizes rigorous academic standards, critical thinking, and international-mindedness. In Ottawa, several schools offer IB programs, providing students with opportunities to engage in a challenging curriculum that prepares them for university and beyond

Ottawa Schools Offering IB Programs:

1. Colonel By Secondary School: An English public school in the Ottawa-Carleton District School Board (OCDSB),

2. Merivale High School: Also part of the OCDSB, Merivale High School introduced the IB Diploma Programme in September 2019, aiming to provide students with a comprehensive and challenging educational experience

Why IB Program?

• Academic Rigor: The IB program challenges students with a comprehensive, demanding curriculum, fostering deep intellectual growth and critical thinking.

• University Preparation: IB students excel in university entrance exams, often performing better and gaining advanced standing or college credits.

• Global Recognition: The IB Diploma is internationally recognized, facilitating university admissions worldwide and ensuring a competitive edge in the global job market.

• Holistic Development: The IB program emphasizes not just academics but personal, emotional, and social growth, encouraging students to become active, compassionate, and lifelong learners.

• International-Mindedness: IB students develop a global perspective, appreciating different cultures and perspectives, and preparing them for a connected world..

More Information ?

https://www.ocdsb.ca/programs-learning/secondary/programs/international-baccalaureate-ib-program