IB Learner Profiles

You understand and appreciate your own culture and personal histories, and are open to the perspectives, values, and traditions of other individuals and communities. You are accustomed to seeking and evaluating a range of points of view, and are willing to grow from the experience.

You understand the importance of intellectual, physical, and emotional balance to achieve personal well-being for yourself and others.

You develop your natural curiosity. You acquire the skills necessary to conduct inquiry and research and show independence in learning. You actively enjoy learning and this love of learning will be sustained throughout your life.

You explore concepts, ideas, and issues that have local and global significance. In so doing, you acquire in-depth knowledge and develop understanding across a broad and balanced range of disciplines.

You approach unfamiliar situations and uncertainty with courage and forethought, and have the independence of spirit to explore new roles, ideas, and strategies. You are brave and articulate in defending your beliefs.

You act with integrity and honesty, with a strong sense of fairness, justice, and respect for the dignity of the individual, groups, and communities. You take responsibility for your own actions and the consequences that accompany them.

You exercise initiative in applying thinking skills critically and creatively to recognize and approach complex problems, and make reasoned, ethical decisions.

You understand and express ideas and information confidently and creatively in more than one language and in a variety of modes of communication. You work effectively and willingly in collaboration with others.

You show empathy, compassion, and respect towards the needs and feelings of others. You have a personal commitment to service, and act to make a positive difference to the lives of others and to the environment.

You give thoughtful consideration to your own learning and experience. You are able to assess and understand your strengths and limitations in order to support your learning and personal development.