Application for incoming grade 9 students (September 2024 entry): NOW CLOSED

Applicants to grade 10 or 11 IB will be informed on a rolling basis starting in late April / early March. We cannot respond to requests for admission status. 

The WRDSB does not provide transportation to CHCI for IB students unless they live within the CHCI bussing eligibility zone.

Students whose HOME SECONDARY SCHOOL is in Cambridge MUST apply to GPSS. Check your address here: bpweb.stswr.ca/Eligibility

If you are planning to move to the area, you can apply when you have moved and can show proof of residence.

See chart below for IB fees schedule.

CHCI IB Video

Grade 8 IB Presentation November 2022 – with audio!

Grade 8 FAQ for grade 8 students and their adults

If you have a question that has not been addressed in our FAQ, please add it here.

“The aim of all IB programmes is to develop internationally minded people who recognize their common humanity and shared guardianship of the planet… IB programmes therefore provide students with opportunities for sustained inquiry into a range of local and global issues and ideas”

We encourage applications from grade 8 students who love learning, are internationally-minded, and see themselves in the IB learner attributes.

  1. You will need to upload a copy of your grade 7 report card from June (and grade 8 Interim Report, if available). NEW: We no longer require a teacher reference.
  2. If accepted, you will be asked to provide your course requests. You will still need to register for your courses in My Way. Non-WRDSB students do not enter their courses into My Way. We will do this based on the selections in your confirmation form.
  3. Let your guidance counsellor know that you have applied.

Please note: We typically receive over 400 applications for 225 seats. We are unable to respond to phone or email inquiries checking to see if we have received everything or for an update on admission status.

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Online Application for late entry: grade 10 or 11 in September 2024 (opens Dec. 1) Applications will be considered on an ongoing basis until March 2024, but decisions may not be shared until April 2024. Admission will depend on space in the programme. 

Application for late entry (incoming grade 10 students)

Application for late entry (incoming grade 11 students)

  1. You will need to upload a copy of your recent report cards as well as your Graduation Summary (ask your current guidance counsellor for this).
  2. If accepted, you will be asked to provide us with your course selections and complete the registration.  Details will be provided in your offer email.

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Grade 9 Course info:

2022-2023 Course codes for CHCI IB

Grade 9: CHCI Pre-IB

WRDSB destreaming info

WRDSB destreaming FAQ

Subject Code Class Curriculum Assessment
ENGLISH ENG1DW Cohorted  Ontario Academic curriculum – Students will be cohorted in these courses to facilitate IB programming which will include a focus on developing critical thinking skills, intercultural understanding, global perspectives, and time management skills. Based on Ontario Curriculum Expectations
MATH MTH 1WI Destreamed Ontario Destreamed curriculum Based on Ontario Curriculum Expectations
SCIENCE SNC1WI Destreamed Ontario Destreamed curriculum Based on Ontario Curriculum Expectations
GEOGRAPHY CGC 1DI Destreamed Ontario Academic curriculum Based on Ontario Curriculum Expectations
FRENCH FSF1DW Cohorted  Follows Ontario Academic curriculum – Students will be cohorted in these courses to facilitate IB programming which will include a focus on developing critical thinking skills, intercultural understanding, global perspectives, and time management skills. Based on Ontario Curriculum Expectations
Electives* Choose 3 Ontario Curriculum Based on Ontario Curriculum Expectations
*All grade 9 CHCI pre-IB students select 3 elective courses. In order to satisfy ministry diploma requirements, students must choose at least 2 courses from section A. Note: If two Business courses (BBI1OI and BTT1OI) are chosen from section A, then the 3rd choice must also be selected from section A. Otherwise, the 3rd choice can be from section A or B.
Section A
Drama ADA1OI
Music AMI1OI Instrumental
Music AMU1OI Vocal/Guitar
Dance ATC1OI
Visual Arts AVI1OI
Intro to Business BBI1OI
Information and Communication Technologies in Business BTT1OI
Phys Ed PPL1OI (all gender), PPL1OX (female) or Phys ed PPL1OY (male) (*strongly recommended for grade 9)
Section B
Digital Technology and Innovations in a Changing World ICD2OI
Family Studies HIF1OI
Computer Technologies TEJ1OI
Technologies TIJ1OI

WHY IB?  A spokesperson from the Stanford University tells you why HERE. 

Presentation by UBC’s Admission Officer: IB Students and First Year University Performance

WHAT ARE THE QUALITIES OF AN IB STUDENT?

The Learner Profile is at the centre of the IB Diploma Programme.  This video illustrates the qualities that IB students have and will continue to grow and develop as they participate in the programme.

Are you ready to become an IB Student at Cameron Heights? Ask yourself this question and use the checklist to help you find the answer!

Here are the answers to some frequently asked questions that Parents have about IB:  Parents’ FAQ about IB.

The goal of the IB Programme at Cameron Heights is to provide education for a better world.  We hope that watching this video will inspire you to join our quest.

IB Fees for FULL DIPLOMA – Incoming Grade 8 Students September 2022 — Fees are approximate and are subject to change.

(Students Graduating in June 2027)
Grade When Collected Amount
9 October 2023 – gr 9 $400
10 September 2024 – gr 10 $400
11 September 2025 – gr 11 $1250
12 September 2026 – gr 12 $1250
Total Fees Collected $3300

Fees for grade 9 are to be paid in School Day by October 30 of the grade 9 year.