Grade 9 - Pre-International Baccalaureate

Join the Pre-International Baccalaureate Program in Hamilton! Prepare for IB with enriched courses. Apply now to Sherwood Secondary School!

Program Description The International Baccalaureate Organization aims to develop inquiring, knowledgeable and caring young people who help to create a better and more peaceful world through intercultural understanding and respect. To this end the organization works with schools, governments and international organizations to develop challenging programmes of international education and rigorous assessment. Students interested in taking the IB Program (grade 11 and 12) are encouraged to take Enriched courses in grade 9 and 10 where possible. These programmes encourage students across the world to become active, compassionate and lifelong learners who understand that other Grade 9 students are recommended to take: Enriched English and Math Academic French (if French is their option for Group 2 in IB) Academic Science and Geography Visual Art (if Art is their choice for Group 6 in IB)