Student Testimonials

To date, more than 1.2 million students worldwide have graduated from the Diploma Programme (DP).  IB students reflect diverse experiences and perspectives, attend IB World Schools in 147 countries representing an even broader range of nationalities.  IB graduates are excited to share their experiences with schools, teachers and parents exploring the Diploma Programme.  Meet some of our graduates who looked back at the impact of the DP on their lives. 

Abbotsford Senior Secondary School IB DP Grad 2016:  

Being a part of the IB Program gave me the opportunity to challenge myself academically.  It allowed me to make the most of my high school education, as well as prepared me for the harder and more independent course load of university.  Many of the writing skills I developed during my time in IB were what helped me excel in my university papers.  The structure of IB assignments and projects and the endless support provided by IB teachers are truly beneficial in preparing you for the quality of work that is expected in university courses.  By taking IB, you receive advanced preparation for your post-secondary education, and will find that you are more adequately prepared for the transition from high school to university compared to others.

Another aspect of the IB Program that I appreciated was the support provided by peers.  Everyone in the program is helping each other to succeed, and I gained a lot of experience in working creatively with others who are just as eager to challenge themselves and learn about the world.  I highly recommend this program for any incoming students who enjoy learning through a fresh perspective.  The IB Program will allow you to delve deeper into school subjects than you would in regular courses and will take you to a university experience where you will come prepared with an amazing set of problem-solving and creative-thinking skills.  

Abbotsford Senior Secondary School IB DP Grad 2021:

Though IB  was challenging, it has helped me tremendously in my degree, both content wise and study habits. I definitely recommend it!

For more testimonials from DP Alumni around North America visit:  https://www.ibo.org/testimonials/diploma-programme-dp/ .