udents are transient and may be moving to other international settings, the preparation that they will receive for the IB diploma through the primary and middle years programs will be an important reason for them to attend the school. It will help in recruitment and reputation.
             The Ontario diploma will be provided as an option for those who are not in a position to complete the IB diploma. The decision to offer the OSSD is subject to regulation from the Ministry of Education in Ontario. One of the criteria set by the Ministry is that 80% of those who teach the Ontario curriculum be Ontario Certified.
             Further study will have to be done as to the compatibility of the IB Middle Years Program with the Grades 9 and 10 requirements of the Ontario Curriculum.
             The OSSD has no credibility outside of Canada, especially from a new school. Any student looking at a non-Canadian University will have to do the IB to be sure of a chance at admission.
             The faculty should comprise a mixture of young and experienced teachers. A significant number of IB teachers will have to be engaged along with young teachers with approximately two years experience. The number of faculty will depend on the size of the school. A school of 6-700 would require about 50-55 faculty.
             The faculty should be hired as far as from Canada if necessary or Canadians living abroad with IB teaching experience. They will provide the basis of the appropriate Canadian culture in the school. This might be an attractive point for clients and for potential faculty.
             The term of employment would be consistent with those offered by other schools in the region. As a new school it may be necessary to offer some inducement over and above the industry standard. This may be in the form of a cash bonus or other benefits. The object should be to attract and keep teachers, as low faculty turnover and good faculty morale wi
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