What is the Diploma Programme?

The IB Diploma Programme is designed as an academically challenging and balanced programme of education with final examinations that prepares students, normally aged 16 to 19, for success at university and life beyond. The programme is normally taught over two years and has gained recognition and respect from the world's leading universities.

St. Mary Catholic Academy is an authorized IB World School offering the Diploma Programme.

Founded in 1968, the International Baccalaureate (IB) is a not for profit educational foundation operating in over 3700 schools, in 147 countries, serving over ​1.1 million students world wide.