IB
Commerce
The
Program
What our students have to say
Diploma Requirements
Fees
Special Admission Requirements
Minimum Admission Requirement
Information and Application Forms
Application Deadline
THE
PROGRAM 
Champlain
St-Lambert students have the unique opportunity to enroll in the
internationally recognized IB Diploma Program. Students who complete
this two-year program automatically receive the Quebec Diploma
of Collegial Studies (DEC).
The
IB is a two-year pre-university program providing students with
a broad and rigorous education in Languages and Literature, Mathematics,
Experimental Sciences, Social Sciences and the Humanities. The
IB Diploma is an excellent preparation for students intending
to pursue studies in Engineering, Physical Sciences, Biological
Sciences, Mathematics, Law, Medicine, Social Sciences and Commerce,
either at home or abroad. The comprehensive course of study for
the Diploma provides students with a well-rounded education.
The
IB Program is designed for students who are self-disciplined,
motivated and interested in an enriched and challenging CEGEP
education. IB students take all their academic courses together
and participate in off-campus cultural and scientific activities.
What
some of our students have to say about the IB Program at CHAMPLAIN
ST-LAMBERT
"The
IB is a great program that offers a wide variety of topics in
its curriculum. This encourages us to get involved in our own
education, learning and understanding the world around us."
Scott
Owen IB Science Currently attending McGill University
"The
IB is a rewarding program in every way. Students know that they
are involved in a program that is not only challenging, but that
it is one of the most well-known programs in the world. The fact
that students fulfill international criteria makes us proud and
leads us to a deeper search for success."
Pascale
Laroche IB Commerce Currently attending McGill University
"The
IB is a challenging program, but it is certainly a good preparation
for university studies. With the support of the teachers and other
IB students, the program is much easier than one might believe.
I really enjoy being in the program."
Man-Yee
Lee IB Science Currently attending Concordia University
DIPLOMA
REQUIREMENTS
Students
generally follow seven courses per semester. The program will
include courses in Mathematics, the Theory of Knowledge, English
and French. Depending on the IB program selected, students will
also follow courses in Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Philosophy,
Psychology and Economics.
In
addition to the courses in the above disciplines, students are
required to:
- Participate
in creative, artistic, physical or community service activities
(three to four hours per week).
- Complete
an extended essay, with faculty supervision, on a topic selected
by the student.
In
addition to regular tests and examinations each semester, students
will write one set of IB examinations at the end of the two-year
program. These examinations are externally set and assessed.
INTERNATIONAL
BACCALAUREATE FEES
The
International Baccalaureate Program involves costs which are not
funded by the Provincial government. Students pay IB examination
and administrative fees of $400 per semester ($800 per year).
Financial assistance is available through the Quebec Loans and
Bursaries Program. Application forms are available at the College.
In
addition to the IB fees, there is a student activity fee paid
by ALL Champlain students.
Please
note: Fees are accurate at time of publication and are subject
to change without notice.
SPECIAL
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS FOR THE IB
In
addition to the minimum CEGEP admission requirements described
overleaf, applicants to the IB program should have a minimum overall
average of 80%, and a good grounding in both English and French.
Students
considering one of the Science IB programs should have completed
Math 536, Chemistry 534 and Physics 534 with a minimum grade of
80% in each of these subjects.
Students
applying to the Commerce IB Program should have completed Mathematics
536 with a minimum grade of 80%.
Students
who have completed an enriched curriculum, such as ISA or TAG,
will receive priority consideration for admission into one of
the IB programs offered at Champlain St-Lambert. Students with
an 80% average or higher in such a program will be offered admission
automatically.
MINIMUM
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Diploma
of Secondary School Studies or the equivalent, including Mathematics
536. IB Science students must also have Chemistry 534 and Physics
534.
INFORMATION
AND APPLICATION FORMS
More
detailed information is contained in the International Baccalaureate
Handbook available at the Admissions Office or at your high school
Guidance Office.
APPLICATION
DEADLINE
- March
1st for the Fall semester.
