The International Baccalaureate® (IB) Diploma Programme (DP) is recognized and respected by the world’s leading universities, and evidence suggests that higher rates of DP students go on to university and higher education study than non-IB students.
It is possible to receive university credit or even admission based on IB scores. However, given the diverse population at ICS and the diversity of post-secondary choices made by our students, any specific questions about your academic and career future should be addressed by your counselor.
Here is the IB's 10 reasons why the IB diploma program is ideal preparation for university.
A student who pursues IB classes or the full IB diploma will be developing academic and life skills in the areas of critical thinking, research, communication, collaboration and self-management. Development of these skills, sometimes referred to as soft skills are important for students as they enter the workforce. Pursuing the IB is about more than learning content knowledge, it is about being able to think abstractly and reflectively. It is about working with peers to produce work that communicates effectively. It is about managing time on long terms projects.