School programs · Coquitlam School District (SD43), Port Moody Secondary

Coquitlam IB program at Port Moody Secondary (Grade 9 entry)

SD43's district IB program takes about 150 students a year into Grade 9. Grade 8 students apply by December 18, 2026 and write an intake assessment on January 16, 2027.

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Grades
Grade 8
Format
Two online forms, a sealed teacher referral and an in-person assessment at Port Moody Secondary.
Cost
Free to apply. The school charges a flat program fee each year in Grades 9 and 10, plus IB exam fees in Grade 12.
Official site
www.sd43.bc.ca

Key dates

  • ConfirmedInformation nightsDecember 1 and 2, 2026 at 7 p.m.
  • ConfirmedApplication deadline (4 p.m.)Fri, December 18, 2026
  • ConfirmedGrade 9 intake assessmentSat, January 16, 2027
  • ConfirmedResults emailedFri, January 22, 2027
  • ConfirmedAcceptance deadline (3 p.m.)Mon, February 1, 2027

What it is

Port Moody Secondary runs SD43's International Baccalaureate program. Students start Pre-Diploma classes in Grade 9 and finish with the IB Diploma in Grades 11–12.

The program keeps about 150 students per grade. A very small number of places may open for Grade 10 or 11 entry.

Priority goes first to Canadian citizens and permanent residents living in SD43, then to those living outside SD43, then to international students.

The intake assessment has four parts: mathematics (60 minutes, not tied to any grade), writing (45 minutes), reading (45 minutes) and a small-group creativity task (45 minutes). No study guides are provided.

Gifted services in SD43 are mostly school-based for students identified as gifted. Ask your school's gifted education contact.

A good fit if: Motivated Grade 8 students in Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam, Port Moody and nearby who enjoy a heavier academic load.

How to register

  1. Attend an information night in the Port Moody Secondary gym on December 1 or 2, 2026 at 7 p.m.
  2. Complete both online application forms before 4 p.m. on December 18, 2026. Late applications are not accepted.
  3. Pick up a teacher referral form at the info night or school office. A current teacher fills it in and seals it, and your child brings it to the assessment.
  4. Write the assessment on Saturday, January 16, 2027 at Port Moody Secondary.
  5. Results are emailed on January 22, 2027 at 4 p.m. Confirm acceptance by 3 p.m. on February 1, 2027.

How to prepare

  • No report card is required, and there's no study guide. The math section tests general ability, not a grade's curriculum.
  • Problem-solving contests like Gauss in Grade 7 and 8 are good, low-pressure practice.

For grade-by-grade options see Grade 8.

Common questions

When is the Port Moody Secondary IB application deadline 2026?

4 p.m. on December 18, 2026, for Grade 9 entry in September 2027. No late applications are accepted.

What is on the Port Moody IB entrance test?

Four parts: a 60-minute general math test, 45 minutes of writing, 45 minutes of reading and a 45-minute small-group creativity task. The school doesn't provide study guides.

Does it cost money to do IB in Coquitlam?

Port Moody Secondary charges a flat fee each year in Grades 9 and 10 to cover program costs, and IB exam fees in Grade 12. The fee amount isn't listed on the registration page.

What comes next

Math

Pascal, Cayley and Fermat Contests

University of Waterloo contests for Grades 9 (Pascal), 10 (Cayley) and 11 (Fermat). Written at school on February 23–24, 2027.

Grades 9–11$6 per student

Sources

Last checked October 2, 2026. Dates can change, so always confirm with the organizer.