International Baccalaureate
The International Baccalaureate programme, commonly referred to as the IB, is a student-centered pedagogy that aims to develop inquiring, knowledgeable and caring young people who strive to create a better and more peaceful world through intercultural understanding. IB programmes also inspire students to become active, compassionate, lifelong learners capable of making connections that promote learning across academic disciplines. Because the IB learner profile prizes global citizenship as much as it does rigor, creativity and critical thinking, students can cultivate their global awareness and responsibility as they acquire the international educational mindset and 21st century skills needed not only to be accepted to, but to thrive in the best universities that will shape their futures. Approaches to teaching and learning are included in the inner circle, demonstrating the IB’s commitment to particular pedagogical approaches to teaching and to developing particular skills for learning.