The IB Diploma Programme is recognized and respected in Canada and worldwide. Post-secondary institutions know graduates of the programme bring a passion for learning to their campuses and are prepared for academic success. IB students, through their experience in a rigorous and balanced programme, have well-developed critical thinking skills, communication skills, study skills and an enhanced ability to adapt and contribute to university life.

Your child will develop the knowledge, skills and motivation needed to be successful not only in university but in life beyond schooling. The IB teaches students how to think, not what to think, and it gives them the skills and knowledge necessary to confidently embrace and overcome challenges in our complex 21st-century world.

IB at GCVI - More Than Just a Program

GCVI has been an authorised International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IB DP) World School since February 2016. Students in IB at GCVI follow an academically rigorous, internationally-recognized curriculum that spans Grades 11–12 and results in both an Ontario Secondary School Diploma and the IB Diploma. In every graduating year, GCVI's students have delivered exceptional results, exceeding the global average year over year.

Why IB at GCVI:
Choosing the IB at GCVI means joining a programme with proven academic excellence, a strong foundation in global‐mindedness and critical thinking, and a school community experienced in guiding students to university and beyond. GCVI combines deep tradition and a diverse student body with a forward-looking curriculum that helps students develop not only subject knowledge but also research, reflection and leadership skills. With a track record of exceeding world averages and preparing graduates for competitive post-secondary destinations, the IB at GCVI is a top option for motivated students ready to stretch themselves.

Read this university outcomes research summary report to learn more about the success of IB DP graduates across the University of Toronto and the University of British Columbia: 

Comparing university outcomes of IB DP graduates to their peers in Toronto and Vancouver, Canada