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International Baccalaureate

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    Laura Brock 

    Director of Academics and University Counselling & IB Geography Teacher

The IB Advantage

We live in an increasingly global and interconnected world, and Halifax Grammar School recognizes the importance of preparing students to thrive in that environment. Through the International Baccalaureate (IB) programmes, students develop critical thinking skills, international-mindedness, and the ability to understand and engage with the world around them. The IB Diploma Programme is an enriching university preparatory experience offered in Grades 11 and 12 that emphasizes inquiry, communication, reflection, and academic excellence while helping students become active, compassionate, and lifelong learners.

List of 4 frequently asked questions.

  • IB Mission

    The International Baccalaureate® aims to develop inquiring, knowledgeable, and caring young people who help to create a better and more peaceful world through intercultural understanding and respect.

  • IB Learner Profile

    The IB Learner Profile is central to life at Halifax Grammar School. Students are encouraged to become:
    • Inquirers
    • Thinkers
    • Communicators
    • Principled
    • Open-minded
    • Caring
    • Risk-takers
    • Balanced
    • Reflective
    • Knowledgeable
    These attributes help students develop academically while also fostering empathy, leadership, and global citizenship.

  • Approaches to Learning (ATL)

    Across the IB programmes, students develop transferable skills that support success in school and beyond, including:
    • Critical thinking
    • Research skills
    • Communication
    • Collaboration
    • Self-management
    • Reflection
    These skills help students become independent, lifelong learners.

  • IB Diploma Programme Core

    Theory of Knowledge (TOK)

    A course that develops students’ critical thinking skills and their ability to question and interpret the world around them.

    The Extended Essay (EE)

    An independent research project that allows students to take a deep dive into an area of personal interest while developing skills in research, analysis, critical thinking, and academic writing.

    Creativity, Activity, Service (CAS)

    Experiences beyond the classroom that encourage personal growth, collaboration, reflection, and the development of global citizenship.

 

 

The IB Mission

The International Baccalaureate® aims to develop inquiring, knowledgeable, and caring young people who help to create a better and more peaceful world through intercultural understanding and respect.

Halifax Grammar School

945 Tower Road,
Halifax, Nova Scotia B3H 2Y2