{"id":1653,"date":"2026-11-04T15:52:40","date_gmt":"2026-11-04T20:52:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/newwestschools.ca\/nwss\/?p=1653"},"modified":"2026-11-04T15:52:42","modified_gmt":"2026-11-04T20:52:42","slug":"ib-program-information-night-november-24th-nwss-theatre-5pm","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/newwestschools.ca\/nwss\/2026\/11\/04\/ib-program-information-night-november-24th-nwss-theatre-5pm\/","title":{"rendered":"IB Program Information Night &#8211; November 24th, NWSS Theatre, 5pm"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>IB Program Information Night<br>Tuesday, November 24th\u00a0at 5pm \u2013 NWSS Theatre<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Students who are currently in grades 8 to 10, along with their parents, are invited to join our International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme information session on Tuesday, November 24th in the NWSS Theatre at 5pm. Learn about how the IB program can support all learners: for those interested in getting a jump on their post-secondary opportunities and for those who want to delve deeper into individual courses that spark their passions and interests.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Our post-secondary fair is happening on the same night, so you will be able to ask universities questions about IB as well. However, this means parking will be limited so please try to arrive early.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">What is IB? It\u2019s a dynamic, engaging program that supports all kinds of students. It\u2019s a great option for students looking to develop their academic skills for post-secondary, and possibly earn early university credits while in high school. It can be a great way to help prepare the students for university level classes. For other students it\u2019s a way to engage them more deeply in specific subject matter and courses that interest them. Ultimately, it\u2019s an investment in students\u2019 future success.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/newwestschools.ca\/nwss\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2026\/11\/Grace.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1654\" srcset=\"https:\/\/newwestschools.ca\/nwss\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2026\/11\/Grace.png 1000w, https:\/\/newwestschools.ca\/nwss\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2026\/11\/Grace-300x120.png 300w, https:\/\/newwestschools.ca\/nwss\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2026\/11\/Grace-768x307.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Here\u2019s what we\u2019ll cover at the meeting:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>NWSS\u2019s IB Admissions policies and timelines<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A full review of courses available<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Outlines the difference between an IB Diploma and our partial course options<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Find out how we\u2019re continuing to grow our options to offer more pathways to an IB Diploma<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Discussions of suggested courses for students to take in grades 9 &amp; 10, including the specific IB pre-requisite courses<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A full outline of the opportunities available to NWSS IB students<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Did you know? Research shows that IB students are better prepared for university and are more likely to complete their degree. Learn more in IB\u2019s study in conjunction with UBC and U of T: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ibo.org\/research\/outcomes-research\/diploma-studies\/comparing-university-outcomes-of-dp-graduates-to-their-peers-in-toronto-and-vancouver-canada-2022\/\">Link<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Please join the IB Admissions mailing list here, where we will be sending out updates and reminders during the IB admissions process: <a href=\"https:\/\/forms.cloud.microsoft\/r\/KY1xK6LJA5\">https:\/\/forms.cloud.microsoft\/r\/KY1xK6LJA5<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>IB Program Information NightTuesday, November 24th\u00a0at 5pm \u2013 NWSS Theatre Students who are currently in grades 8 to 10, along with their parents, are invited to join our International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme information session on Tuesday, November 24th in the NWSS Theatre at 5pm. 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