Career-related Programme (CP)

Dear Parents and Guardians,

 

We would like to inform you of an important update regarding the International Baccalaureate (IB) program pathways offered at Catholic Central. The current Grade 10 students (entering Grade 11 in the 2025-2026 school year) will be the last IB class that will be able to choose the IB Career-Related Programme. Beginning with the current Grade 9 students (entering Grade 11 in the 2026–2027 school year), the IB Career-Related Programme (IBCP) will no longer be available as a pathway option. 

 

Moving forward, students will be able to pursue either the IB Full Diploma Programme or IB Courses as part of their high school experience.

 

This decision was not made lightly. Many factors were carefully considered, including student interest, scheduling constraints, and alignment with our long-term vision for IB programming at Catholic Central. We remain committed to providing a rigorous and supportive IB experience that meets the diverse needs and aspirations of all students.

 

If you have any questions or would like to discuss how these changes may affect your child's academic planning, please do not hesitate to reach out.

 

Sincerely,

Carla Mascherin 

IB Coordinator

 

 

Program Rationale

We are aiming to prepare learners 16-19 for the increased demands by both university/colleges and employers for internationally minded young adults. In order for the Canada to thrive in the global economy of the 21st century and be able to embrace unknown challenges, your generation will need to have certain attributes besides subject knowledge and skills. The IB Career-related Programme provides both the breadth and flexibility that students want and will develop qualities that university/colleges and employers need.

 

In a (global) multicultural society, it is essential that students preparing for employment (directly or after university/college) develop a good understanding of world issues and contexts and an understanding of their responsibilities as global citizens. The IBCP prepares students for flexibility and mobility in a range of employment opportunities as well as for lifelong learning.

 

The IBCP’s flexible educational framework allows schools to meet the needs, backgrounds and contexts of students. Each school creates its own distinctive version of the IBCP.  The IB CP consists of academic and vocational courses, supported by the Core. It is the Core, which will make the difference and will prepare learners for challenges and opportunities during their career.

 

Find out more about the CP.

Learn more about students in the CP.

Course Options
 

Pathway

Group

Grade 11

Grade 12

Core

Language Development

French (grade 10 or 11) or

Spanish

 

Co-op

Co-op

 

Personal Professional Skills

World religions

Philosophy or

Religion

 

 

SHSM

Grade 11

Grade 12

LEAP – Health and Wellness

Healthy & Active Living SL

Kinesiology SL

Biology HL

Biology HL and Science HL

LEAP – Sports Management

Health & Active Living SL

Kinesiology SL

Financial Accounting HL

Business Leadership HL

Non-Profit

English HL

English HL and Studies in Literature HL

American History HL

World History HL

Arts and Culture

English HL

English HL and Studies in Literature HL

Music (String or Vocal) HL or

Visual Art HL

Music (String or Vocal) HL or

Visual Art HL

Environmental Leadership Program (ELP)

Environmental Systems SL and

Environment and Resource Mgmt SL

 

Biology HL

Biology HL and Science HL

Hospitality & Tourism

English HL

English HL and Studies in Literature HL

Chemistry SL

Chemistry SL

Aviation

English HL

English HL and Studies in Literature HL

Physics HL

Physics HL and Science HL

STEM

(choose only 2 subjects)

Advanced Functions SL

Calculus & Vectors SL/HL or

Data Management SL

Chemistry SL or

Environmental Systems and Environment and Resource Mgmt SL

Chemistry SL

 

Biology HL or

Physics HL

Biology HL and Science HL

Physics HL and Science HL

 

 

Read about the CP curriculum.