IB Program Overview

  • IB courses provide students an opportunity to engage in inquiry based learning - broad, balanced, conceptual and connected curriculum

  • IB courses are open to  11th and 12th grade students- students do not need to be enrolled in accelerated classes before becoming an IB candidate

  • IB philosophy emphasizes balance and choice - fosters independence with support. 

  • Portfolio model of assessment - students can show what they know. 

  • The courses are built on a foundation of research and problem solving skills.

  • Students enhance their self-awareness and are given opportunities for reflection throughout each course of study.  

  • Students can take individual IB courses, or for the full diploma program, 6 courses (3 HL and 3 SL plus TOK, CAS and EE)

International Baccalaureate

Basic Terms:

  • SL = Standard Level

  • HL = Higher Level

  • IA = Internal Assessment

  • Course Candidate

  • Diploma Candidate

  • EE = Extended Essay

  • CAS = Creativity, Activity, Service

  • TOK = Theory of Knowledge