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IB at Ashwood Glen develops skills, character, and confidence for life.

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An IB future

Nurturing thinkers, innovators, and global citizens through the IB advantage.

At Ashwood Glen, we ignite curiosity, build character, and prepare students to thrive in a rapidly changing world. As a parent, you want your child to be confident, compassionate, and ready to make an impact. That’s what the International Baccalaureate (IB) inspires—and why Ashwood Glen is one of only 100 schools in Canada authorized to offer the IB Primary Years Programme (PYP).

The IB is a globally recognized framework that develops the whole child—fostering independence, creativity, and resilience while instilling empathy, integrity, and global-mindedness.

From JK through Grade 8, students progress through the IB Primary Years (PYP) and Middle Years Programme (MYP), gaining the knowledge, skills, and future-ready foundation to succeed in high school and beyond.

At Ashwood Glen, students emerge as confident learners, principled leaders, and global citizens— ready to excel anywhere in the world.

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At Ashwood Glen, every student is known, supported, and empowered to thrive in a changing world.

IB mission statement

The International Baccalaureate® aims to develop inquiring, knowledgeable and caring young people who help to create a better and more peaceful world through intercultural understanding and respect.

To this end the organization works with schools, governments and international organizations to develop challenging programmes of international education and rigorous assessment.

These programmes encourage students across the world to become active, compassionate and lifelong learners who understand that other people, with their differences, can also be right.

Future-ready designed learning

At Ashwood Glen, our IB Junior and Middle School Programme inspires curiosity and a love of learning in dynamic, collaborative classrooms. With innovative teaching, hands-on projects, and the perfect blend of personal interaction and technology, we equip children with the confidence, creativity, and compassion to succeed and lead in a changing world.

Ashwood Glen Holistic Learning Model

Shaping character:
Ashwood Glen’s IB Learner Profile

At Ashwood Glen, we help students grow into well-rounded, confident, and compassionate learners. The IB Learner Profile outlines 10 qualities we foster in every student — fostering academic success, global citizenship, and the leadership skills needed to shape a better world.

Our students aspire and learn to be:

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Inquirers

Students develop curiosity and independent learning skills.

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Knowledgeable

They explore big ideas across subjects and apply learning in context.

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Thinkers

They use critical and creative thinking to solve problems.

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Communicators

They express ideas confidently in more than one language and collaborate effectively.

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Principled

They act with integrity, fairness, and respect.

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Open-minded

They appreciate different perspectives and are willing to grow.

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Caring

They show empathy and a commitment to service.

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Risk-takers

They try new things and face challenges with resilience.

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Balanced

They prioritise intellectual, emotional, and physical well-being.

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Reflective

They evaluate their learning and actions thoughtfully.

At Ashwood Glen, these values guide every learning experience — inspiring tomorrow’s leaders today.

Why families choose IB at Ashwood Glen

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A school to grow with From JK through Grade 8, Ashwood Glen offers a seamless IB journey where children are nurtured, challenged, and inspired every step of the way.

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Inquiry-based learning Curiosity drives learning. Students ask big questions, dig deep, and find creative solutions.

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Character development Rooted in the IB Learner Profile, students grow into caring, principled, and balanced individuals.

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Future-ready skills IB students build resilience, communication, leadership, and academic strength that prepare them for high school, university, and beyond.

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Global perspective Students explore real-world issues and diverse cultures, developing open-mindedness and international awareness.

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Academic excellence World-class IB standards cultivate critical thinking, strong study habits, and a love of lifelong learning.

At Ashwood Glen, the IB isn’t just preparation for the next grade—it’s preparation for life.

JK to Grade 8

The Ashwood Glen IB Continuum

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Kindergarten

JK & SK

Through play and inquiry, IB Kindergarten inspires young minds to explore, question, and grow every day.

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Primary Years Programme

Grades 1-6

IB Primary Years Programme sparks curiosity, builds character, and empowers students to think critically and lead with confidence.

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Middle Years Programme

Grades 7-8

IB Middle Years Programme develops analytical thinking, interdisciplinary skills, and intellectual independence for high school and lifelong success.

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