The Upper Grand District School Board will begin exploring the possibility of expanding the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma program in the district.
At the October 29, 2024, Board Meeting, the Board of Trustees approved recommendations related to the UGDSB’s IB program.
The approved recommendations include the potential expansion of the IB program to Dufferin and Wellington counties, and that the IB program at Guelph Collegiate Vocational Institute (GCVI) continue, with admissions starting in Grade 11. Students currently enrolled in Grade 9 & 10 IB classes at GCVI will continue and future IB program registrations will begin in Grade 11, starting with the 2026-2027 school year.
Trustees also approved that the Special Education Advisory Committee explore enrichment/gifted programming options for students in secondary school and that this include what is currently being offered within the UGDSB.
For background information on the IB program refresh, please refer to the June 4, 2024, report on the board website.
Exploring similar opportunities in Dufferin and Wellington counties aligns with the board’s goal of providing exceptional, adaptable and inclusive learning experiences for all students.
The board will continue to share information with the UGDSB community as this work continues. We look forward to engaging students, staff and families, as we plan for and design this refresh and modernization of the IB program, and sharing more news on enhanced supports for students entering Grade 9 next fall.