IB @ HFWA
All students at Hill-Freedman World Academy participate in the International Baccalaureate (IB) Program, an internationally-recognized course of studies that prepares students for college and for participation in their world.
Our mission at Hill-Freedman is to provide a rigorous academic learning environment that fosters lifelong learners who are committed to being knowledgeable, caring and internationally-minded citizens.
Students in grades 6-10 participate in the Middle Years Program. Juniors and seniors participate in the Diploma Program.
IBO Mission Statement: The International Baccalaureate aims to develop inquiring, knowledgeable and caring young people who create a better and more peaceful world through intercultural understanding and respect. 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.
The Value of an IB Education
Learn more about the benefits of an IB Education.
What is an IB Education?
Learn about what it means to receive an IB Education.
10 Reasons why the IB Diploma Program (DP) is ideal preparation for university
Increases academic opportunity: DP graduates are much more likely to be enrolled at higher education institutions
IB students care about more than just results: CAS allows students to learn outside the classroom
It builds confident and independent learners
It’s an international qualification: The DP is recognized globally by universities and employers
Graduates are globally minded: Language classes prepare students for increasingly globalized societies.
The IB encourages critical thinking
DP Students have proven time management skills
Assesses more than examination techniques: Learn to understand, not just memorize facts or topics
Subjects are not taught in isolation: Theory of knowledge encourages connections among subjects
Encourages breadth and depth of learning, with courses from six subject groups
*Based on IB research-IBO Research