Valdosta High School

International Baccalaureate Program

Application now open for the 2026-2027 school year.

All rising juniors are eligible to apply at this link.

Valdosta High IB Program 2025-2026 Informational Booklet

To access the booklet, click here.

What is the IB Diploma Programme?

The IB Diploma Programme is designed as an academically challenging and balanced program of education with final examinations that prepares students, in grades 11 and 12, for success at university and life beyond. The programme is taught over two years and has gained recognition and respect from the world's leading universities.

Courses in the IB Program

Diploma Candidate Students study six courses at higher level (HL) and standard level (SL), and complete the core requirements that include the Extended Essay, Theory of Knowledge (TOK) and Creativity Activity Service (CAS).

Students take one course from each subject area:

Group 1—Studies in Language and Literature
Group 2—Language Acquisition
Group 3—Individuals and Societies
Group 4—Sciences
Group 5—Mathematics
Group 6—The Arts

Three additional components:

The Learner Profile

The International Baccalaureate learner profile describes a broad range of human capacities and responsibilities that go beyond academic success.

They imply a commitment to help all members of the school community learn to respect themselves, others and the world around them.

Each of the IB's programmes is committed to the development of students according to the IB learner profile.

The profile aims to develop learners who are:

Inquirers
Knowledgeable
Thinkers
Communicators
Principled
Open-minded
Caring
Risk-takers
Balanced
Reflective

IB Diploma Programme Overview

IB Diploma IBO Presentation.pdf

From "What is an IB education?" (IBO 2013)

An IB education is unique because of its rigorous academic and personal standards. IB programmes challenge students to excel not only in their studies but also in their personal growth. The IB aims to inspire a lifelong quest for learning hallmarked by enthusiasm and empathy. To that end, the IB gathers a worldwide community of supporters who celebrate our common humanity and who share a belief that education can help to build a better world.

The IB connects this higher purpose with the practical details of teaching and learning. A global community of IB World Schools put these principles into practice, developing standards for high-quality education to which they hold themselves mutually accountable. An IB education represents a testament to the power of this collaboration.

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