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Territorial Acknowledgement

We respectfully acknowledge the traditional territories of the Tsawwassen and Musqueam First Nations and all of the Coast Salish peoples who have been stewards of this land since time immemorial and on whose land we live, learn, work, and play. We also offer our respect to all the Elders who have gone before us, the Indigenous people who are with us today and to all Canadians who are on the journey of reconciliation. We offer gratitude to the Musqueam people who honour our school with the name, Seaquam, which in their language means sunshine.

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Do you …

like challenging or questioning your beliefs?
like focusing on conceptual understanding?
enjoy a stimulating classroom environment?
enjoy learning concepts in greater depth?
want to be better prepared for your post-secondary studies?
enjoy service-oriented activities?
want to improve your writing?
want to improve your ability to communicate effectively with others?

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If the answer is yes to any of these questions…..

The IB Diploma Programme may be for you!

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The IB Diploma Programme

Seaquam’s IB program offers both the Full IB Diploma Programme as well as individual IB Diploma Courses (partial program)

Every subject is completed over a two-year period beginning in grade 11 (students make a commitment over both grades 11 and 12)

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IB – The Full Diploma Programme

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Diploma Programme Assessment

IB Diploma is based on the combined total of points across six courses (on a scale of 1 to 7), plus 3 additional points for the Extended Essay (EE), Theory of Knowledge (TOK), and Creativity, Activity & Service (CAS).
Maximum score = 45 points
24 points needed to gain the IB Diploma (plus passing all core components)
Minimum of 2 in SL/ 3 in HL courses needed
Scores of 5 or above in individual higher level (HL) subjects may be eligible for some post-secondary transfer credits.

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Full Diploma Programme Subjects

Students in the Diploma Programme have choices of subjects from six groups

One subject is selected from each of Groups 1 to 5; a sixth subject can come from Group 6 or an additional subject from Groups 2 to 4

To qualify for an IB Diploma, students take three HL (higher level) subjects and three SL (standard level) subject. Some students may take 4 HL and 2 SL subjects, as well.

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Diploma Programme Offerings

Group 1: Studies in language and literature

English (HL)

Group 2: Language acquisition

French B (SL)
French ab initio (SL)

Group 3: Individuals and societies

History: Europe (HL)
Psychology (HL)

Group 4: Experimental sciences

Biology (HL)
Physics (SL)
Chemistry (HL/SL)

Group 5: Mathematics

Mathematics: Analysis and approaches (SL)

Group 6: The arts

Visual Arts (HL/SL)

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Core Components of the Diploma Programme

In addition to their six Diploma Programme subjects, full Diploma Programme students must also complete:

Theory of Knowledge (TOK) – taught over two years
Creativity, Activity and Service (CAS) – reflecting on experiences and learning outcomes
An Extended Essay (EE) research paper on a topic of their choice

**All three components must be completed and passed in addition to the six subjects of study

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Diploma Subject Selections

Subjects offered at the Higher Level (HL) are as follows:

English A: Literature
History: Europe
Psychology
Biology
Chemistry
Visual Arts

These subjects comprise up to 240 hours of instruction over two years

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Diploma Subject Selections

Subjects offered at the Standard Level (SL) are as follows:

French B (must have French 8,9, 10 to enrol)
French ab initio (beginner’s – less than two year’s experience)
Chemistry
Physics
Mathematics: Analysis and approaches
Visual Arts

These subjects meet at least 150 hours of instruction over two years

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Additional courses (fulfilling provincial requirements)

Full diploma students will cross-enroll in two BC provincial courses (online) to support skill development in the IB Programme – Composition 11and Foundations of Inquiry 12
All Group 3 students will enroll in Contemporary Indigenous Studies 12 (CIS)to meet BC Dogwood graduation requirements
Partial program students in non-Group 3 courses will have the option to register for CIS if this graduation requirement cannot fit in their schedule.

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IB Diploma Courses (partial program)

Students can undertake Diploma Courses for post secondary credit or for advanced preparation in post secondary areas
Usually these are completed at the Higher Level as most HL subjects receive direct post secondary transfer credit
Transfer credit for specific institutions can be found by looking up the ‘BC Transfer Guide’ or by checking the IBO website (www.ibo.org)

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Diploma Course Options - HL

Subjects that can be taken as individual diploma subjects are as follows:

English A: Literature HL
History: Europe HL
Psychology HL
Biology HL
Chemistry HL
Visual Arts HL

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Diploma Courses Options - SL

Some Diploma Courses at the standard level can be taken as Diploma Courses subjects:

Physics SL
Mathematics: Analysis and approaches SL
TOK
CAS
Extended Essay

SL subjects are intended as preparatory work or early exposure to post secondary curricula
They may not earn direct credit at the post secondary level

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Seaquam Teachers by Subjects

English – Mr. Glass, Mrs. Bahia

Languages – Mme. Mostert

History – Mrs. Hadziavdic

Psychology – Ms. Matthews

Biology – Mrs. Benabo

Physics – Mr. Grant

Chemistry – Mrs. Stephenson

Math – Mr. Zamar, Mrs. Hu

Visual Arts – Mr. Emmett

TOK – Mr. Huang, Mr. Mundy

CAS – Mr. Tereposky, Ms. Matthews

Extended Essay – Ms. Matthews

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The IB Learner Profile

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IB Retreat

As part of their CAS requirement, a group of students apply to be retreat leaders. Selected students are responsible for planning all aspects of an IB Retreat for full diploma grade 11 and 12 students.
While on retreat, all IB classes are cancelled – the expectation is that all full IB Diploma students attend the retreat.

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Potential IB Students – what we want to see …

Students applying to the IB Diploma Programme (Full or Diploma Courses) should demonstrate some the following qualities:

a commitment to an academically rigorous program
able to communicate well in oral and written work
strong record of consistent attendance
excellent work habits
high level of participation in class
willingness to work outside of school hours on school activities
an ability to manage their time
willingness to seek extra assistance on own time as needed
some involvement in activities outside of school
an awareness of and interest in current, local and international events

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Application Process

Two step procedure:
Complete the Common Application 2028
Fill out either a full Diploma supplement or a Diploma courses supplement – NOT BOTH

All areas of the application must be completed, and only complete applications will be accepted
Forms are available at www.seaquamib.com
Application deadline is February 2, 2026 (late applicants may be wait listed)

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Application Process con’t

Print a hard copy of the application:

Please ensure that all parts are complete
Please enclose the non-refundable application, IB examinations registration and Managebac fee of $400

After the application is handed in:

Applications will be reviewed
An interview time will be given to the student
Once the interview is complete, the applications will be reviewed again, and acceptance letters will be generated (expect them prior to Spring Break)
All fees are non-refundable once accepted into the program
Be sure to record relevant fee dates as noted in the application. It is your responsibility to ensure payment by the due dates on the schedule.

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Contact Information

Check out Seaquam’s IB website for information on the program

www.seaquamib.com

Inquiries about the program can be sent to the IB Diploma Programme Coordinators

dmatthews@deltaschools.ca (Ms. Matthews)
dmostert@deltaschools.ca (Ms. Mostert)
shadziavdic@deltaschools.ca (Ms. Hadziavdic)

Note: All communication should be via email