An Overview of the IB Diploma Programme and why it might be

An Overview of the IB Diploma Programme

(and why it might be perfect for your student)

What is it?

IB Teaching and Learning Philosophy and Learner Profile

- "an academically challenging and balanced programme of education with final examinations that prepares students, aged 16 to 19, for success at university and

life beyond"

- respected and recognized by leading universities around the world

Academic Rigour

"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."

What does it offer students?

IB Programmes are offered in 5,284 schools in 158 different countries.

Responsible Global Citizenship

The opportunity to...

-have excellent breadth and depth of knowledge

-flourish physically, intellectually, emotionally and ethically

-study at least two languages

-excel in traditional academic subjects

-explore the nature of knowledge through the programme’s unique theory of knowledge course

The IB was founded in 1968 in Geneva, Switzerland as part of a educational initiative to promote global peace and understanding.

University Recognition of the IB Diploma

IB Diploma Requirements

Academic Subject Offering

References

The IB Diploma is widely respected by universities around the world. Some universities even offer college credit to reward the IB Diploma.

Students must choose 6 subjects to complete (1 each from groups 1-5 and either 1 from group 6 or another from groups 2, 3, or 4) + Core subject requirements.

Thank you for your attention!!!

International Baccalaureate Organization. (2020). What is the DP? Diploma Programme. https://www.ibo.org/programmes/diploma-programme/what-is-the-dp/

International Baccalaureate Organization. (2013). IB Learner Profile. https://www.ibo.org/contentassets/fd82f70643ef4086b7d3f292cc214962/learner-profile-en.pdf

International Baccalaureate Organization. (2017). The IB Diploma Programme. https://www.ibo.org/globalassets/digital-toolkit/brochures/1709-dp-brochure-en.pdf

International Baccalaureate. (2016, April 18). The value of an IB education with Stanford University’s Debra Von Bargen (Video file). YouTube. youtube.com/watch?v=gS4BUi3Exog

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