The International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Program is widely recognized as the worldwide standard for high school (pre-university) education. From its student-centered philosophy to its emphasis on depth and breadth of knowledge, independent research, international understanding, and critical thinking skills, the IBDP offers students academically rigorous two-year courses.
ICS Addis has been authorized to offer the IB Diploma since 1982. As it is an important part of our school's program the ICS Addis foundational principles are aligned with the IB’s mission statement and we have adopted the IB's Learner Profile as means of describing the characteristics of our students.
At ICS Addis, we believe that students of all abilities benefit from this coherent, holistic approach to learning. Based on conversation with the HS Counseling Department, all students are encouraged to engage with the Diploma program at the level that best fits their educational plan. This might mean taking one or more courses as a Course Candidate or taking the full diploma as an Anticipated Candidate. A student’s past academic preparation and performance are useful when planning a course of studies in grades 11-12, but we do not restrict participation in the IB Diploma on the basis of ability or grades.
Below is an introductory video produced by the IB which can be found on their introduction page to the IB