Benefits of an IB Diploma
The ultimate benefit is that IB graduates are literate, articulate, confident young adults with an understanding of global issues and other cultures.
University admissions and scholarship committees are increasingly taking into account an applicant's entire school record, not just marks. The IB Diploma program's emphasis on citizenry and extracurricular activities speaks aptly to those criteria.
IB Diploma graduates receive excellent recognition from university admissions offices in Canada, the USA and abroad. The recognition in Canada includes early acceptance, advanced standing, and eligibility for special IB scholarships, as well as traditional university scholarships.
IB graduates consistently perform well once at university with many advancing to post- graduate programs.
John Messenger's essay explores how the IB Diploma Program is beneficial to graduates beyond university life. John is the former Head of IB for the EECD. The IB - A Ticket to What?