The IB Diploma Programme is a 2-year education program intended for students 16-19 years old. The program was established in 1968 and is now administered in 140 countries around the world. The program is internationally recognized as one that offers a rigorous and well-balanced curriculum suitable for university admissions. The IB diploma is accepted in 75 countries and nearly 3,000 colleges and universities in the United States and worldwide.Amid the many outstanding educational programs available, the IB Program is unique. The goal of the IB Program is to prepare high school students for quality university life in a way no other educational program can. For those who may not go on to college, the program will offer one of the most enriching experiences possible. How is this done?The International Baccalaureate Program is NOT a different version of already existing programs that are academically challenging, rather, it blends together key aspects of the best programs into one comprehensive piece.
The IB Program aims to do more than other curricula by developing inquiring, knowledgeable, and caring young people who are motivated to succeed.
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 organization works with schools, governments and international organizations to develop challenging programs of international education and rigorous assessment.These programs encourage students across the world to become active, compassionate and lifelong learners who understand that other people, with their differences, can also be right.
REASONS WHY THE IB PROGRAM IS IDEAL PREPARATION FOR UNIVERSITY AND COLLEGE EXPERIENCES:
It offers academic breadth and depth.Colleges value students with meaningful experiences beyond the classroom.It is a qualification recognized by universities around the world.It creates independent learners and strong writers.It cultivates an international mindset.It assess more that just one examination technique.IB students have proven time management and critical thinking skills.Subjects are not taught in isolation.