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IB Commerce

The IB Diploma program is designed for students who are interested in a well-rounded, enriched and challenging college education. It provides students with a broad and comprehensive education in Languages and Literature, Mathematics, Experimental Sciences, Social Sciences and the Humanities. The IB diploma, recognized by all Quebec universities as well as universities in Canada, the U.S. and countries around the world, is an excellent preparation for students intending to pursue university studies in Law, International Relations, Literature, Engineering, Physical Sciences, Biological Sciences, Mathematics, Medicine, Social Sciences and Commerce either at home or abroad.	Admission Requirements All applicants to the Champlain St-Lambert Cegep IB diploma program should have a Diploma of Secondary Studies with an overall average of 80%, and a good grounding in both English and French. As well, students applying to the IB Commerce: Psychology, Economics & Mathematics option should have completed Mathematics 536 with a minimum grade of 80%.
In May of their final semester in the program, IB students write a total of six (6) IB examinations - three (3) at the Higher level and three (3) at the Standard level. The subjects and level of examinations students will write is determined by the specific IB Diploma program option for which they register.

COURSES

Semester 1 109-103 or 109-104 Physical Education 201-103 Calculus I standard or higher level 345-101 Theory of Knowledge I 350-102 Introduction to Psychology higher level 383-920 Macroeconomics higher level 603-101 Introduction to Literature - IB higher level Second Language courses (see language curriculum note): 602-BJY Français standard level or 602-991 Français A2 standard level Semester 2 101-301 General Biology I standard level 201-203 Calculus II standard or higher level 345-102 Theory of Knowledge II 350-901 Life Span Development higher level 383-921 Microeconomics higher level 603-103 World Literature higher level Second Language courses (see language curriculum note): 602-911 Français standard level or 602-992 Français A2 standard level Semester 3 101-911 General Biology II standard level 201-120 Applied Math standard or higher level 300-300 Methods in Psychology 350-903 Social Psychology higher level 383-924 International Economics higher level 603-102 Shakespeare & Poetry higher level Second Language courses (see language curriculum note): Elective (for French option students only) Semester 4 101-933 General Biology III standard level 109-103 or 109-104 Physical Education 201-105 Linear Algebra standard or higher level 350-360 Psychology of Learning higher level 383-931 Current Economic Issues higher level 603-BJE Literature in Context higher level

SECOND LANGUAGE CURRICULUM
All IB students are required to follow a French second language curriculum. The French language curriculum is offered at the standard level and the A2 standard level. Students from English high schools will normally follow the standard level curriculum and students from French high schools or students who demonstrate a sufficiently high level of ability in French will follow the A2 level curriculum.

FEES
Students pay IB examination fees and administrative fees of $400 per term ($800 per year) as well as the $130.00 per semester Student Fee ($260.00 per year).

Financial assistance is available through the Quebec Loans and Bursaries Program. Application forms are available at the College.