Service Learning

Service Learning (SL) , plays a prominent role in all IB programmes, including the IBCP, providing a vehicle for the foundations of a relationship between students and the community that emphasizes mutual benefit, and where the needs of the community are matched with the interests and skills of the students.  In the CP, the SL experience ideally is connected to the career-related area of study as well as the student’s Reflective Project and provides opportunities for the development of learning, responsibility, practical skills, social skills and a sense of caring for others.  The concept of community may be viewed from a local or international/global perspective and the concept of service is based on the principles of service learning, which are experiences that are both transformative in nature and that develop knowledge, self, social skills and civic engagement.  

Aims of SL:

Through a SL experience, students:

• Develop and apply knowledge and skills towards meeting an authentic community need

• Develop as leaders who take initiative, solve problems and work collaboratively with others.

• Develop a sense of caring about and responsibility for others

• Enjoy the experiences of both learning and service

• Gain a deeper understanding of themselves, their community and society through meaningful reflection

• Enhance and strengthen their experience with the existing school curriculum

Through a minimum of 50 hours, students plan, implement and reflect upon their Service and Learning experience, supported by a SL coordinator as well as by critical community and business partners.  

Service Documentation: Students must produce documentation with contact information provided for any supervisors of the experience and submit to the CP Coordinator for review. See CP Resources for Students for the SL form.