International Baccalaureate Diploma Program

INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE DIPLOMA PROGRAM International Baccalaureate Diploma Program was established in 1968 by the International Baccalaureate Organization in Geneva, Switzerland with the goal of delivering international academic standards in most of the local schools. 2. IBO academic philosophy "Through comprehensive and balanced curriculum, coupled with challenging assess- ments, the International Baccalaureate Or- ganization aims to assist schools in their endeavors to develop the individual talents of young people and teach them to relate the experience of the classroom to the reali- ties of the world outside. Beyond intellectual rigor and high academic standards, strong emphasis is placed on the ideals of interna- tional understanding and responsible citi- zenship, to the end that IB students may become critical and compassionate thinkers, lifelong learners and informed participants in local and world affairs, conscious of the shared humanity that binds all people together, while respecting the variety of cultures and attitudes that makes for the richness of life." pre-university courses 500,000 students 139 countries The Benefits Acceptance Rates 1 Graduates of International Baccalaureate Diploma Program have a higher university Increased Opportunities Graduates have increased opportunities of being granted scholarships and grant oppor- Interdisciplinary Teaching This method of instruction develops the stu- dents into international-minded individuals. Unlimited Knowledge Being a graduate of this institution means Teacher Development Unlike other schools where teacher evaluation has always been an issue, International Baccalaureate Organization develops its teachers to meet up the demands of the students using IB strategies. Risk Takers 6 The students are trained not to be afraid of approaching unfamiliar situa- tions and uncertainties. They are taught to be independent-spirited, be able to explore new strategies, ideas and roles, to be expressive and able to defend their beliefs. Knowledgeable 7 The institution trains its students to be able to explore concepts and issues that have both local and global significance which will in turn, help them to acquire in-depth knowledge and understanding of various disciplines. Liberal Minded 8 The graduates of the International Baccalaureate Diploma Program un- derstand and appreciate their own personal histories, are open to the perception, values and traditions of other people.They confidently seek and evaluate a variety of perceptions and tend to grow from the experi- ence gained therein. Highly Principled Graduates of International Baccalaureate Diploma Program grow up to be principled individuals who act with integrity and honesty, coupled with an astonishing sense of fairness and respect for other individuals, groups and even communities. 10 Ingenuity Its graduates are known to be creative and imaginative in dealing with everyday problems and dilemmas. Understanding 11 Graduates of International Baccalaureate Diploma Program are trained to project themselves into another person's situation in order to under- stand that particular person's reasoning and emotions over a given con- Self-Assurance 12 Graduates pride themselves with being confident in their respective abilities as learners, and do not shy away from taking risks where neces- sary and at the same time, applying whatever they learn from the risk taken and applying them to their everyday life. www.drpfconsults.com