Entrance REQUIREMENTS for Grade 11
Students entering into Grade 11 at ISNS should be at grade level in terms of English language ability and have passed (or will likely pass) the New Brunswick ELPA provincial exam. This exam is a requirement to graduate from ISNS, as well as a requirement to obtain a New Brunswick High School Diploma. Prior to entering Grade 11 at ISNS, students will choose to continue their studies in either the New Brunswick High School Diploma with IB Certificates pathway (NB/IBC) or the full IB Diploma Programme (Full DP) . All students are required to complete the CAS component to graduate.
Entrance into the NB High School Diploma with IB Certificates Pathway (NB/IBC)
This is a flexible, yet challenging curriculum. This program allows students an opportunity to obtain IB certificates for courses they complete, as well as a New Brunswick High School diploma.
TO ENSURE THAT STUDENTS ARE CAPABLE OF MEETING THE DEMANDS OF THE (NB/IBC), MYP STUDENTS AT ISNS SHOULD MEET THE FOLLOWING RECOMMENDATIONS AT THE END OF GRADE 10:
To ensure that students are prepared for the demands of an IB course, students wishing to pursue an IB Higher Level course certificate should obtain a minimum of a 5/7 for that particular MYP course.
If they wish to go into the IB Math AA HL course, they should have been in the Extended Math program in Grade 10.
If a student did not complete Grade 10 Extended Math, and wishes to go into the IB Math AA HL course, they must have achieved a minimum requirement of a 6/7 with at least a 6 in Criteria A. They must also commit to learning the missed content over the summer break before Grade 11 starts and will be required to sit a screening test at the start of Grade 11 to make the final determination.
There are other options for students who do not meet the math requirements needed for graduation or for university admissions. This should be further discussed with UCC.
Entrance into the Full Diploma Program (Full DP) Stream
The Full Diploma Programme (Full DP) at ISNS is an intensive two-year program for students in Grades 11 and 12. Students choose six courses to be completed over two years, as well as the Core Components of the DP: TOK, CAS, and the EE. Successful completion of the six courses, as well as the Core Components, will result in an IB Diploma as well as a New Brunswick Diploma. The final decision regarding entrance to the Full Diploma Programme lies with the High School Principal, in collaboration with the Student Support Team. Internal ISNS candidates must have successfully completed the MYP Personal Project in Grade 10 with a score of 4 or higher, as well as the MYP Community Project in Grade 9 in order to enter into the full Diploma Programme. Finally, all full DP candidates must be in good academic standing, therefore, students that have a history of missing deadlines and/or violations of the ISNS academic integrity policy might not be eligible for this program.
To ensure that students are capable of meeting the demands of the program, MYP students at ISNS should demonstrate the following requirements by the end of Grade 10:
A 4/7 or higher on the Personal Project and a reference from their Personal Project Supervisor
A meeting with the Student Support Team and parents to discuss the program
A minimum of a 3/7 for any subject that the student may be considering as an SL course
A minimum of a 5/7 for any subject that the student may be considering as an HL course
If they wish to go into the IB Math AA HL course, they should have been in the Extended Math program in Grade 10.
If a student did not complete Grade 10 Extended Math, and wishes to go into the IB Math AA HL course, they must have achieved a minimum requirement of a 6/7 with at least a 6 in Criteria A. They must also commit to learning the missed content over the summer break before Grade 11 starts and will be required to sit a screening test at the start of Grade 11 to make the final determination.
There are other options for students who do not meet the math requirements needed for graduation or for university admissions. This should be further discussed with UCC.
We take a holistic approach to our educational context. Each student will be recommended to enroll in a stream that best suits their personal aptitude and skills as well as their university and career goals.