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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. 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.

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 Science option should have completed Mathematics 536, Physics 534 and Chemistry 534 with a minimum grade of 80% in each of these subjects. Health Science students Please note: Students planning to enter a university program in Health Science are strongly recommended to take Biology 101-BLB in their 4th semester. Health Science students taking Biology BLB and Spanish courses must follow the Physics course in the 4th semester but cannot receive credit for it. This does not pose any problems for graduation requirements or university entrance.

COURSES

Health Science Option Semester 1 109-103 or 109-104 Physical Education 201-NYA Calculus I higher level 202-NYA General Chemistry I higher level 203-NYA Mechanics higher level 340-913 Introduction to Philosophy standard level 345-101 Theory of Knowledge I 603-101 Introduction to Literature - IB standard or higher level Second Language courses (see language curriculum note): 602-BJY Français standard level or 602-991 Français A2 standard level Semester 2 109-103 or 109-104 Physical Education 201-NYB Calculus II higher level 202-NYB General Chemistry II higher level 203-NYC Waves and Modern Physics higher level 345-102 Theory of Knowledge II 603-103 World Literature standard or higher level Second Language courses (see language curriculum note): 602-911 Français standard level or 602-992 Français A2 standard level Semester 3 101-NYA General Biology I 201-BLE Probability and Statistics higher level 202-BLC Organic Chemistry I higher level 203-NYB Electricity and Magnetism higher level 345-BJE Justice, Knowledge, and the Ideal State 603-102 Shakespeare & Poetry standard or higher level Second Language courses (see language curriculum note): Semester 4 101-BLB General Biology II - see note below 201-NYC Linear Algebra higher level 202-BLD Organic Chemistry II higher level 340-220 Introduction to Ethics 603-BJE Literature in Context standard or higher level 203-901 Topics in Energy & Modern Physics

Pure & Applied Science Option Semester 1 109-103 or 109-104 Physical Education 201-NYA Calculus I higher level 202-NYA General Chemistry I higher level 203-NYA Mechanics higher level 340-913 Introduction to Philosophy standard level 345-101 Theory of Knowledge I 603-101 Introduction to Literature - IB standard or higher level Second Language courses (see language curriculum note): 602-BJY Français standard level or 602-991 Français A2 standard level Semester 2 109-103 or 109-104 Physical Education 201-NYB Calculus II higher level 202-NYB General Chemistry II higher level 203-NYC Waves and Modern Physics higher level 345-102 Theory of Knowledge II 603-103 World Literature standard or higher level Second Language courses (see language curriculum note): 602-911 Français standard level or 602-992 Français A2 standard level Semester 3 101-NYA General Biology I 201-BLE Probability and Statistics higher level 202-BLC Organic Chemistry I higher level 203-NYB Electricity and Magnetism higher level 345-BJE Justice, Knowledge, and the Ideal State 603-102 Shakespeare & Poetry standard or higher level Second Language courses (see language curriculum note): Semester 4 201-NYC Linear Algebra higher level 202-901 Topics in Organic Chemistry II 203-BLE Energy and Modern Physics higher level 340-220 Introduction to Ethics 603-BJE Literature in Context standard or 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.