International Baccalaureate Programme

Why choose IB?

• Global perspective
• Internationally respected curriculum and assessment
• National and international recognition
• Fosters independent thinking and study habits—important preparation for university studies
• Develops oral communication skills
• Breadth and depth of coursework produces diverse skills valued by employers
• Criterion referenced results are unscaled

Who should consider IB?

Any student who enjoys learning will benefit.

An international and conceptual approach is used.

Originally developed for the international community, IB will give students access to universities around the world.

IB prepares students to:

• Ask challenging questions.
• Learn how to acquire knowledge.
• Develop a strong sense of their own identity and culture.
• Develop the ability to communicate with and understand people from other cultures and countries.

The IB programme is rigorous—and THAT is one of its values. It equips young people for responsible world citizenship.

Universities recognize the outstanding qualities of IB Diploma Programme students. Typically, diploma holders are well prepared to debate real-world issues from an international perspective and to provide leadership and support in the local and global community. Through the IB programme, students should recognize their common humanity and shared guardianship of the planet while helping to create a better and more peaceful world. IB programmes promote the education of the whole person, emphasizing intellectual, personal, emotional and social growth through all domains of knowledge.

The IB Diploma Programme is a rigorous two-year, pre-university curriculum leading to examinations. The education of the whole person is manifested through domains of knowledge with coursework that:

• Covers a broad range of subjects drawing on content from educational cultures across the world.
• Gives special emphasis to language acquisition and development.
• Encourages learning across disciplines and focuses on developing the skills of learning.
• Includes study of individual subjects and of transdisciplinary areas.
• Provides opportunities for individual and collaborative planning and research.
• Includes a community service component requiring action and reflection.

Diploma students take a minimum of six IB designated subjects in addition to submitting a 4,000 word extended essay, completing a course in theory of knowledge (TOK), and participating in creative, action and service (CAS) projects. The diploma is well recognized by the world’s leading universities. Students are assessed both internally and externally in ways that measure individual performance against stated objectives for each subject.