International Baccalaureate

  • IB

    The IB program is a rigorous program of study focusing on critical thinking and international mindedness. The program seeks to develop the whole child intellectually, personally, socially, and emotionally through teaching of cultural understanding, language development, and volunteerism. Designed to reinforce a positive attitude, the program teaches students to ask challenging questions, reflect critically, develop research skills, and “learn how to learn.” 

     

    The continuum of education spans from Kindergarten to Grade 12. IB schools maintain high standards by actively training and supporting teachers in the IB curriculum. IB schools are also evaluated and authorized by the International Baccalaureate Organization in order to receive IB World School designation.  

     

    Our IB Schools 

     

     

    International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme (PYP) 

    For grade K-5 students, the PYP nurtures and develops learners who are caring and active participants in a lifelong journey of learning. It offers an inquiry-based, student-centered, and transdisciplinary curriculum framework with units of inquiry that encompass all subject areas. The PYP is an example of best educational practices globally, responding to the challenges and opportunities facing students in our rapidly changing world. By learning through inquiry and reflecting on their own learning, PYP students develop the knowledge, conceptual understanding, skills, and attributes of the IB Learner Profile to make a difference in their own lives, their communities, and beyond. 

     

    International Baccalaureate Middle Years Programme (MYP) 

    For grades 6 – 10, MYP emphasizes the learning profile and focuses on an intensive study of core subjects, while integrating concept based learning through global contexts and key concepts. Students study a variety of disciplines and how they relate. MYP students complete community activities and service hours; a Personal Project is the culminating assessment for the program.  

     

    International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (DP) 

    For grades 11 – 12, DP is a two-year curriculum and among the most academically rigorous programs offered in high school. The program emphasizes intellectual and international understanding, as well as responsible citizenship and community service. Students are encouraged to sit for international exams with the opportunity to earn the IB Diploma, a highly esteemed qualification widely recognized by institutions of high learning. Students in the DP are also required to complete Creativity, Activity, and Service (CAS) hours, the Theory of Knowledge Course, and an Extended Essay.  

     

    International Baccalaureate Career-related Programme (CP) 

    The IB Career-related Programme is a rigorous 11th and 12th grade curriculum preparing students to enter university of the workforce. In addition to completing their chosen career pathway, such as engineering or cybersecurity, students take a selection of rigorous IB courses as well as engage in service learning, language acquisition, and reflection and investigation into ethical issues in their field of study. Students who successfully complete the programme requirements earn the IB Career-related Certificate and may also earn college credit.