What is IB Education?
International Baccalaureate (IB) is a globally recognised educational organisation offering challenging and inspiring programmes to students aged 3-19. The IB is recognised by over 4,000 universities worldwide.
The IB Programmes are designed to develop well-rounded individuals who can respond to today’s challenges with optimism and an open mind. With schools in over 150 countries, the IB promotes a sense of community among students, teachers, and schools worldwide.
Programmes are designed to meet the educational needs of students today and tomorrow and to nurture the skills and attitudes they need to excel at their careers of choice and lead meaningful lives.
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 organisation works with schools, governments and international organisations 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.
What is the IB Diploma Programme?
The Diploma Programme (DP) is a two-year international education programme designed for students aged 16–19. It not only prepares them for university and higher education but also nurtures them into creative problem-solvers and lifelong independent thinkers, ready to thrive in a rapidly evolving and increasingly interconnected world.
The DP takes a holistic approach to teaching and learning, emphasizing the development of intercultural awareness. Through inquiry, critical thinking, and open-mindedness, students are encouraged to explore and understand the world around them.
The programme features a rigorous academic curriculum that is widely recognized as excellent preparation for higher education. It adopts a student-centred approach, focusing on intellectual, emotional, physical, and social growth—not just test-taking. The DP also emphasizes international-mindedness, compassion, and respect for cultural differences.
Renowned for its reliability and academic excellence, the DP is highly regarded by universities worldwide. Many institutions cite DP graduates as among the most well-prepared for higher education, with many students earning advanced standing upon entry.
The Learner Profile Attributes
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The International Baccalaureate® (IB) learner profile describes a broad range of human capacities and responsibilities that go beyond academic success.
The aim of all IB programmes is to develop internationally minded people who, recognizing their common humanity and shared guardianship of the planet, help to create a better and more peaceful world.
As IB learners we strive to be:
INQUIRERS
We nurture our curiosity, developing skills for inquiry and research. We know how to learn independently and with others. We learn with enthusiasm and sustain our love of learning throughout life.
KNOWLEDGEABLE
We develop and use conceptual understanding, exploring knowledge across a range of disciplines. We engage with issues and ideas that have local and global significance.
THINKERS
We use critical and creative thinking skills to analyse and take responsible action on complex problems. We exercise initiative in making reasoned, ethical decisions.
COMMUNICATORS
We express ourselves confidently and creatively in more than one language and in many ways. We collaborate effectively, listening carefully to the perspectives of other individuals and groups.
PRINCIPLED
We act with integrity and honesty, with a strong sense of fairness and justice, and with respect for the dignity and rights of people everywhere. We take responsibility for our actions and their consequences.
OPEN-MINDED
We critically appreciate our own cultures and personal histories, as well as the values and traditions of others. We seek and evaluate a range of points of view, and we are willing to grow from the experience.
CARING
We show empathy, compassion and respect. We have a commitment to service, and we act to make a positive difference in the lives of others and in the world around us.
RISK-TAKERS
We approach uncertainty with forethought and determination; we work independently and cooperatively to explore new ideas and innovative strategies. We are resourceful and resilient in the face of challenges and change.
BALANCED
We understand the importance of balancing different aspects of our lives - intellectual, physical, and emotional - to achieve well-being for ourselves and others. We recognize our interdependence with other people and with the world in which we live.
REFLECTIVE
We thoughtfully consider the world and our own ideas and experience. We work to understand our strengths and weaknesses in order to support our learning and personal development.