I.B. Program

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Notre Dame is an IB World School, offering the Diploma Programme. The Diploma Programme curriculum is made up of six subject groups and the DP core, comprising theory of knowledge (TOK), creativity, activity, service (CAS) hours, and the extended essay (EE). Through the Diploma Programme core, students reflect on the nature of knowledge, complete independent research and undertake a project that often involves community service. Visit the IB website at https://www.ibo.org for more information about the programme.

Registration Information 2025-2026 IB Programme

The non-refundable $40 application fee can be paid after October 30th through School Cash Online. 

Please click: School Cash Online Application Fee

For the application to Grade 9 IB Preparatory Program at Notre Dame Catholic Secondary School for the 2025-2026 school year, please click here: Application Link

Important Dates

Open House* October 30, 2024 5:30 pm-7:30 pm     
​Application / Payment
LInks Available
​October 31, 2024
Application Deadline
and Fee Due
November 29, 2024
Offer Letters Emailed to
Successful Candidates
December 13, 2024
Registration Forms Available December 16, 2024
Registration Package and Fee Due January 10, 2025

Course Information

Please follow the indicated course selection template here when choosing your courses for the next school year. The table shows you which OSSD courses correspond with IB courses. All students admitted into the IB programme must follow this template, and not deviate from the prescribed courses. 

If you have interest in leaving the IB programme you must make an appointment with the IB coordinator to make arrangements.

For information about course resources and subject summaries, please click here (IB webpage), or view below.

ND 2025 Exam Schedule (Grade 11 and Grade 12)

IB Exam Schedule May 2025

Subject Briefs

TOK (Theory of Knowledge) Resources

Extended Essay Resources