Overview
IB Diploma Program The International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Program is a comprehensive two-year program that is delivered using an internationally standardized curriculum that includes rigorous common examinations marked by trained examiners from around the world.
It is intended for any student who is motivated, capable of success in high school academics and committed to putting in the necessary effort. The IB Program is structured to provide unique learning experiences and develop the knowledge, skills and attitudes of learners with diverse interests and aspirations.
The International Baccalaureate® aims to develop inquiring, knowledgeable and caring young people who help to create a better and more peaceful world through intercultural understanding and respect.
To this end the organization works with schools, governments and international organizations to develop challenging programmes of international education and rigorous assessment.
These programmes 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 learner profile is the IB's mission translated into a group of learning outcomes for students. View the IB Learner Profile here.
It is intended for any student who is motivated, capable of success in high school academics and committed to putting in the necessary effort. The IB Program is structured to provide unique learning experiences and develop the knowledge, skills and attitudes of learners with diverse interests and aspirations.
IB Mission Statement
The International Baccalaureate® aims to develop inquiring, knowledgeable and caring young people who help to create a better and more peaceful world through intercultural understanding and respect.To this end the organization works with schools, governments and international organizations to develop challenging programmes of international education and rigorous assessment.
These programmes encourage students across the world to become active, compassionate and lifelong learners who understand that other people, with their differences, can also be right.
IB Learner Profile
The learner profile is the IB's mission translated into a group of learning outcomes for students. View the IB Learner Profile here.The IBDP is:
- a challenging two year program for students in grades 11 and 12
- highly regarded internationally and accepted for entrance into universities around the world
- currently offered in schools worldwide
- an alternative to the Nova Scotia PSP curriculum (graduates receive a Nova Scotia graduation certificate)
The International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme is a comprehensive two-year program delivered in grades 11 and 12 using an internationally standardized curriculum.
It is academically challenging, emphasizing critical thinking, intercultural understanding, and exposure to a variety of points of view.
The program is not intended just for academically talented students. Typical IB students:
- are motivated,
- enjoy academic challenges,
- are capable of success in high school academic courses,
- are committed to putting in the effort necessary for success
- are well-rounded, involved in the school and community through sports, arts and service
