International Baccalaureate
Programme (K to 12)
International Baccalaureate
Programme (K to 12)
At Greenburgh Central School District, the International Baccalaureate is the foundation for how all teaching and learning take place in every classroom, at every grade level. Because our curriculum is taught through the IB lens, every student is part of the IB learning experience.
Greenburgh is one of only two districts in Westchester County, and the first, to offer the full K–12 IB continuum, including the Primary Years Programme, Middle Years Programme, and Diploma Programme. This means that from their earliest years through graduation, students experience a consistent, inquiry-based approach to learning that builds knowledge, skills, and confidence over time.
As part of a globally recognized framework spanning more than 160 countries, IB connects our students to a broader tradition of rigorous academics, critical thinking, and international-mindedness. But what makes Greenburgh distinct is how deeply that framework is embedded. All instruction is delivered through the lens of IB, shaping how students ask questions, engage with ideas, collaborate with others, and reflect on their learning.
Through this approach, we develop curious, knowledgeable, and caring students who think independently, communicate effectively, and understand that different perspectives can deepen understanding. Grounded in both academic rigor and real-world relevance, a Greenburgh IB education prepares students not only for success in college and career, but for meaningful participation in an increasingly complex and interconnected world.
In the Primary Years Programme (PYP), the IB’s youngest students learn about and use knowledge, concepts and skills from a variety of subjects to explore six transdisciplinary themes and begin to develop the attributes of the learner profile.
In the Middle Years Programme (MYP) is a challenging framework that encourages students to make practical connections between their studies and the real world and culminates in a personal project. Students who complete the MYP are well-prepared to undertake the IB Diploma Programme.
In the final two years of high school, students have the opportunity to engage with the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (DP), a rigorous and globally recognized course of study that emphasizes both breadth and depth of knowledge. Students may choose to pursue the full IB Diploma, which includes six subject areas and a core experience comprised of Theory of Knowledge (TOK), Creativity, Activity, Service (CAS), and the Extended Essay (EE), a 4,000-word independent research project. Students who complete the full Diploma Programme are often well-positioned to earn multiple college credits and enter higher education with advanced standing.
Students may also choose to take individual IB courses based on their interests and goals. These courses offer many of the same benefits as the full programme, including a strong emphasis on critical thinking, inquiry, and the ability to consider multiple perspectives. Students develop skills in analysis, communication, and creativity, while often deepening their engagement in subjects they are passionate about. In many cases, students can also earn college credit for individual IB courses, depending on their performance and the policies of the colleges they attend.
• Have a strong international dimension
• Draw on content from educational cultures around the world
• Require study across a broad range of subjects
• Include both individual subjects and transdisciplinary/interdisciplinary areas
• Give special emphasis to learning languages
• Focus on developing the skills of learning
• Provide opportunities for individual and collaborative planning and research
• Encourage students to become responsible, active members of their community
• A written curriculum or curriculum framework
• Student assessment appropriate to the age range
• Professional development and networking opportunities for teachers
• Support, authorization and programme evaluation for the school
Director of Global Learning and Academic Excellence
Tel: 914.761.6000 ext. 3154
Email: nfarooqi@greenburghcsd.org