The International Baccalaureate Organization (IBO) is a non-profit organization established in 1968 in Geneva, Switzerland.
The IB diploma programme is recognized worldwide for delivering a quality curriculum that focuses on developing academic excellence, cultural awareness of global issues, and personal growth.
IB World Schools are recognized for pedagogical leadership in education, helping students develop important skills that provide increased academic opportunity and success in post-secondary.
Learn more about the IB Diploma Programme at ibo.org/diploma programme.
Holy Trinity IB Vision Statement
Holy Trinity High School is a diverse community of learners that is centered on Catholic teachings and traditions, where we nurture faith development, celebrate individual gifts, and promote Christian service and active citizenship. We believe in teaching lifelong learning and global perspective, and we challenge students to aspire to excellence.
For students registered in the IB Programme at Holy Trinity, updated IB information, schedules & events are posted on the Trinity IB Google Classrooms.
Trinity IB Course Offerings
Subject Group | Course Offerings |
|---|---|
Group 1: Language and Literature | English A Literature (HL) |
Group 2: Language Acquisition | French Ab Initio (SL) Spanish Ab Initio (SL) |
Group 3: Individuals and Societies | History: Europe (HL) |
Group 4: Experimental Sciences | Biology (HL) Chemistry (SL) Sports Med (SL) |
Group 5: Mathematics | Mathematics Analysis and Approaches (SL) |
Group 6: The Arts | Music (SL) Visual Arts (SL or HL) |
IB Assessment & Exam Schedule
Trinity IB Policies
Graduation, University Recognition & Scholarships
University applications and early admission: University applications open Oct 1. Students will use grades completed in their grade 11 year, however, there is an advantage to having successfully completed diploma courses early as well as to having taken IB courses. These courses are predictors of success in post-secondary and will help showcase your commitment and ability to handle challenging content.
Transfer Credit: Universities will award transfer credit to students who do well in their IB courses (grades of 5, 6, or 7). This can save you time and money as you head into your first year of university. All Full IB students who complete their IB Diploma also earn credits for completing their IB Diploma. Please check with the institution for specific detail on how credit is awarded.
UAlberta IB, MacEwan IB, Concordia IB, UCalgary IB, UBC IB, UToronto IB, Magill IB
Requesting transcripts: please see the IB Coordinator to send IB transcripts to universities of your choice. Deadline June 1, 2025. Transcripts will be released electronically to institutions on July 6th, 2025, once results are finalized.
Scholarship Applications: many scholarship applications are due in the first semester of your grade 12 year. Plan ahead and know what you would like to apply for well before the deadline. Get involved so you have more to talk about on your application than your marks!
Awards & Scholarship Opportunities
- Full IB students will receive their IB Diploma & folder at the awards ceremony in October after their grade 12 year.
- Partial IB students will receive their IB transcript & folder at the awards ceremony in October after their grade 12 year.
- IB students will also receive a pin for recognition of their hard work and achievement.
IB Resources & Communities
For students registered in the IB DP Programme at Holy Trinity, updated IB information, schedules & events are posted on the Holy Trinity IB Candidate Google Classroom.
Additional resources:
Benefits of IB
- The IB Coordinator is available to support students and assist them in planning their courses and answering questions.
- The IB teachers deliver high quality instruction using the DP Programme Model.
- The IB environment promotes deeper learning & inquiry to prepare students to be active participants in a global society.
Why is the IB different than other curricula?
Supporting Research
- Outcomes research studies on the Diploma Programme - Postsecondary outcomes of DP graduates inCanada
- Curriculum research studies for Diploma Programme on employability skills, language aquisition and proficiency
- Key findings from IB research
- Global research findings
- Aspiring & achieving highlighting dp and cp research
Student Testimonials
For more information about the IB Diploma Programme please contact the IB Diploma Programme Coordinator:
Laura Galbraith
laura.galbraith@ecsd.net