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IB Curriculum at Dr. G. W. Williams S.S. 218
IB Curriculum at Dr. G. W. Williams S.S.

INTRODUCTION

Thank you for your interest in the Dr. G. W. Williams Secondary School's International Baccalaureate Programme. 

IB Candidates in the York Region District School Board begin by taking enriched core courses in their Grade 9 and 10 years, and by fast tracking some of their core courses to help them prepare for the demands of their IB course work and examinations. Students meet the requirements of the IB Diploma in Grade 11 and Grade 12. Please note ​that we are a full Diploma Programme and do not offer Subject Certificates.

This link​ provides an overview of the IB goals and approaches to education.


THE IB PROGRAMME AND NOTES ON COURSE SELECTION

Students in our IB Programme earn both the IB Diploma and the Ontario Secondary School Diploma.

All IB Candidates participate in the following IB Core components:

Creativity, Activity, and Service (CAS) Experiences
Theory of Knowledge Course (ToK)
Extended Essay

C​​urrently, Dr. G. W. Williams Secondary School offers the following course of study:

HL=Higher Level
SL=Standard Level
HL Language A Language and Literature (English)
SL Language B French
HL Psychology or Business Management
HL Chemistry
SL Analysis and Approaches (Math)
SL Visual Arts or SL Biology or SL Physics​

S​​tudents who have an interest or plan to enter a science related field are able to take two of the science subjects through the IB Diploma but they are not able to take all three sciences. Those who wish to take all three sciences are encouraged to speak with the Guidance Department to learn about scheduling options. It is important to recognize that we will do our best to accomodate our students' course selection in all grade levels but we cannot guarantee that students will receive their first choice selections. While the courses listed above are offered, courses will only run if there is sufficient student demand.​

GRADE 8 COURSE SELECTION
Click here​ to see our current Grade 9 Elective Courses
Click here​ to see our OSSD course planner

FEES

The fee structure for students who will begin Grade 9 in September 2021 and later has been modified as follows:
  • The total fee is       $3000​
  • The Grade 9 fee is   $250
  • The Grade 10 fee ​is $350​
  • The Grade 11 fee is $1200​
  • The Grade 12 fee is $1200

 For current students: 

  • The total fee is $3000​
  • There are NO​ fees associated with the Programme in Grade 9 and 10. 
  • The fee for the IB Programme in Grade 11 and 12 is $1500 each year.
       Operating Costs:
Affiliation Fees
Registration Fees
Teacher Training Fees

Resources and extra course materials
External Examination Fees
Incidentals as needed for the Programme

TRANSPORTATION
Please be advised Dr. G. W. Williams Secondary School does not provide busing for students in the I.B. programme.  

FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
If your child is interested in participating in the Programme, we recommend that you attend the Information Evening that is hosted each fall. Details about this session can be found in the Application and Admissions section of the website.​ 
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