IB Diploma Program


The IB diploma Programme at Southridge

The IB Diploma Programme provides students who seek the most rigorous pre-university combination of courses and activities a 2 year program in grades 11,12. It combines 6 subjects with the core requirements of CAS, Theory of Knowledge and the Extended Essay. Please complete this DP Intent Form and follow submission instructions if you would like to sign up. Don't forget to select ToK when forecasting!!


Why Pursue the IB Diploma Program?


The IB DP Offers the following:

  • A challenging curriculum with exciting classes that emphasize student interest in 6 subject areas.

  • An internationally recognized program with strong university recognition world-wide that prepares students well for college.

  • Community involvement through Creativity, Activity, and Service, (CAS) and the opportunity to choose service learning activities of special interest to the student.

  • Access to college-level IB classes based on inquiry and research at SL (Standard Level) or HL (Higher Level) that have the possibility of college credit.

  • Be part of a global community of thinkers and learners.

  • Gain critical thinking skills in the Theory of Knowledge course.

For information on our IB DP, visit

How to find more info? Follow this link: and/or email Mrs. Colasurdo or Mr. Martin for more information: celeste_colasurdo@beaverton.k12.or.us or chris_martin@beaverton.k12.or.us.

Don't forget: to indicate your desire to pursue the IB DP when you forecast be sure to select ToK I for juniors. (Theory of Knowledge)