Posted on: 07-10-15 13:12:24
Hello friends
My child goes to grade 9 and we have to apply in various schools
My question is what is better .....am a bit confused here
My child excels in Science and Math
And also what is the interview process or is it just online application
Any replies will be appreciated
The AP and IB program depends on your board and the region.
In York region we have IB programs being offered in east (Markham/Richmond Hill) and AP programs in the west. Also, the program is offered by school - you cannot opt in any school. So if your child is already attending grade 9, that means you have to check if his/her school offers this program. As far as I know, the selection process happens in fall of grade 8, before selection of the high school.
These programs are more suited for kids who feel less challenged in regular curriculum. The work load is very intense and the grading levels are higher. It is yet to be confirmed 100% if the program makes any difference to your kid's university chances - but it can be one of the favorable factors. It also depends what the kids want to pursue as a career. Being good in maths and science does not automatically mean he/she will be interested in a career in Medicine or Engineering.
Before you decide, please check with your kid if he/she is up to the challenge.
Other parents may have a different opinion.
Hiren
It seems that while AP has earned fairly good recognition in Canada, IB is still a strange exotic animal to Canadian youth. The similarities and differences of AP and IB.
The similarity is that both are taught at first-year university level and eligible for course credits. The main difference is that AP courses are standalone courses that you choose to take, whereas IB offers a diploma with a set number of requirements. Both have their advantages. With AP, one can show his excellence in a certain target area by writing many difficult exams in one target field, whereas an IB student would emphasize a well-rounded education. In terms of difficulty, I would say that AP is slightly more difficult, whereas the workload for IB is significantly greater.
Assessment is slightly different in AP and IB. AP scores are solely determined by AP exams written in the month of May. IB scores are determined by both external and internal assessment, usually 80% external and 20% internal. AP exams are graded on a scale of 1-5, whereas IB is graded from 1-7. It is worthy to note, however, that while up to 30% of candidates in a session may score a 5 on some AP exams, less than 10% of candidates are awarded 7’s in any IB subject.
In terms of credit at universities, the general consensus seems to be that AP and IB are treated on the same level. No one is preferred more than the other. My son will also be going to Grade 9 next year so, we are also thinking to opt for IB Diploma Programme including Group 6, which is a visual or performing arts course. Group 6 courses are, however, optional, and a candidate may substitute any other course for the arts course.
https://www.tcdsb.org/ProgramsServices/SchoolProgramsK12/IB/Pages/default.aspx
Most of the costs related to the IB Programme will be incurred by the Toronto Catholic District School Board. Additional fees of $1200 for the IB Diploma Programme will be paid by the parents/guardian of the student.
Hope this helps. 
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Thats great summary. Seems like you have studied this thoroughly and have personal experience in this topic ...or is it?
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Originally posted by happywoman36
It seems that while AP has earned fairly good recognition in Canada, IB is still a strange exotic animal to Canadian youth. The similarities and differences of AP and IB.
The similarity is that both are taught at first-year university level and eligible for course credits. The main difference is that AP courses are standalone courses that you choose to take, whereas IB offers a diploma with a set number of requirements. Both have their advantages. With AP, one can show his excellence in a certain target area by writing many difficult exams in one target field, whereas an IB student would emphasize a well-rounded education. In terms of difficulty, I would say that AP is slightly more difficult, whereas the workload for IB is significantly greater.
Assessment is slightly different in AP and IB. AP scores are solely determined by AP exams written in the month of May. IB scores are determined by both external and internal assessment, usually 80% external and 20% internal. AP exams are graded on a scale of 1-5, whereas IB is graded from 1-7. It is worthy to note, however, that while up to 30% of candidates in a session may score a 5 on some AP exams, less than 10% of candidates are awarded 7’s in any IB subject.
In terms of credit at universities, the general consensus seems to be that AP and IB are treated on the same level. No one is preferred more than the other. My son will also be going to Grade 9 next year so, we are also thinking to opt for IB Diploma Programme including Group 6, which is a visual or performing arts course. Group 6 courses are, however, optional, and a candidate may substitute any other course for the arts course.
https://www.tcdsb.org/ProgramsServices/SchoolProgramsK12/IB/Pages/default.aspx
Most of the costs related to the IB Programme will be incurred by the Toronto Catholic District School Board. Additional fees of $1200 for the IB Diploma Programme will be paid by the parents/guardian of the student.
Hope this helps.
Here is the source :
http://www.youthcanada.ca/article/ap-vs-ib-which-should-you-take-and-why
Thanks Hiren. I did read that one before when I was researching, very informative.
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Originally posted by northyork_desi
Thats great summary. Seems like you have studied this thoroughly and have personal experience in this topic ...or is it?
Quote:
Originally posted by happywoman36
It seems that while AP has earned fairly good recognition in Canada, IB is still a strange exotic animal to Canadian youth. The similarities and differences of AP and IB.
The similarity is that both are taught at first-year university level and eligible for course credits. The main difference is that AP courses are standalone courses that you choose to take, whereas IB offers a diploma with a set number of requirements. Both have their advantages. With AP, one can show his excellence in a certain target area by writing many difficult exams in one target field, whereas an IB student would emphasize a well-rounded education. In terms of difficulty, I would say that AP is slightly more difficult, whereas the workload for IB is significantly greater.
Assessment is slightly different in AP and IB. AP scores are solely determined by AP exams written in the month of May. IB scores are determined by both external and internal assessment, usually 80% external and 20% internal. AP exams are graded on a scale of 1-5, whereas IB is graded from 1-7. It is worthy to note, however, that while up to 30% of candidates in a session may score a 5 on some AP exams, less than 10% of candidates are awarded 7’s in any IB subject.
In terms of credit at universities, the general consensus seems to be that AP and IB are treated on the same level. No one is preferred more than the other. My son will also be going to Grade 9 next year so, we are also thinking to opt for IB Diploma Programme including Group 6, which is a visual or performing arts course. Group 6 courses are, however, optional, and a candidate may substitute any other course for the arts course.
https://www.tcdsb.org/ProgramsServices/SchoolProgramsK12/IB/Pages/default.aspx
Most of the costs related to the IB Programme will be incurred by the Toronto Catholic District School Board. Additional fees of $1200 for the IB Diploma Programme will be paid by the parents/guardian of the student.
Hope this helps.
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