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Science - International Baccalaureate

This program leads to a college diploma while also preparing you for the International Baccalaureate exams. It offers enriched training in a field of specialization and explores mathematics, a science, a social science, the theory of knowledge and at least two languages.

About the program

In addition to leading to a Diploma of College Studies (DEC), these two-year programs prepare candidates for the International Baccalaureate exams. These particular programs provide enriched training in an area of specialization while giving students the opportunity to explore other fields of knowledge. All of the programs include at least two languages, mathematics, science, social science and the theory of knowledge. Other subjects are individually selected by each Cégep based on the programs they offer. For more information on the specifics of individual programs, consult the documentation offered by the Cégep in question.

Certain universities use the CRC BI score for admission to most of their programs while others raise the Cote de rendement au collégial (cote R or R score) for students who have completed these programs. Additional information on BI prerequisites for university programs and the CRC BI score are available on the Société des établissements du Baccalauréat international du Québec’s Web site at www.sebiq.ca.

DEC-BI joint programs provide the following advantages:

Lead to two diplomas: The International Baccalaureate, recognized in leading universities around for the world for its value and prestige; The Diploma of College Studies (DEC) which, for the chosen program, meets the requirements for admission to Quebec universities;
The possibility of pursuing university studies abroad;
Sound knowledge of French and English;
The possibility of acquiring in-depth knowledge in a given field while exploring other fields of knowledge;
The opportunity to synthesize knowledge and training by preparing for the BI exams;
The opportunity to measure oneself against students in other institutions and nations through the BI exams;
The opportunity to conduct personal research and produce a thesis;
Opening up to the community through completion of 150 hours of volunteer work.
Students who meet the requirements of their program and obtain their BI receive a DEC designated as Cheminement baccalauréat inter¬national. Those who, for one reason or another, do not obtain their BI within the two years of study will obtain a DEC in a regular corresponding program, under certain conditions.

BI exam administrative and registration fees are required.

Condition of admission

Before applying to a program leading to a Diploma of College Studies (DCS), applicants who studied in Québec must meet the following three requirements:

The applicant must have a Secondary School Diploma and be in one of the following situations:
The applicant has a Secondary School Diploma (SSD)*
NOTE: a SSD holder that has not passed the following courses may be required to complete remedial courses:
Secondary 5 Language of Instruction
Secondary 5 Second Language
Secondary 4 Mathematics
Secondary 4 Science and Technology or Secondary 4 Applied Science and Technology or Secondary 4 Physical Science
Secondary 4 History and Citizenship Education or Secondary 4 History of Quebec and Canada
The applicant holds a Diploma of Vocational Studies (DVS) and has successfully completed the following subjects*:
Secondary 5 Language of Instruction
Secondary 5 Second Language
Secondary 4 Mathematics
The applicant has training deemed equivalent by the College.
The applicant has training and experience deemed sufficient by the College and has interrupted full time studies for at least 24 months.
The applicant satisfies, if applicable, the special conditions for admission established by the Minister which specify the program prerequisites*.
The applicant satisfies, if applicable, any special conditions for admission established by the College for each of its programs.


*If the applicant is enrolled in school and completing his or her secondary studies at the time of application, the grades sent by the school must demonstrate that the applicant is passing in all the courses required to complete the SSD and required to fulfill the admission requirements.

Available in 2 institutions

2 years

Pre-University Program

Establishments offering this program

Cégep André-Laurendeau (Courses offered in French)

Français

Student apartments available