International Baccalaureate(IB)
What is IB?
The IB is a global leader in international education — developing inquiring, knowledgeable, confident, and caring young people.
The IB Primary Years Programme (PYP) for children aged 3-12 nurtures and develops young students as caring, active participants in a lifelong journey of learning. IB offers an inquiry-based, transdisciplinary curriculum framework that builds conceptual understanding.
You can find more on the IB website, here.
"The IB develops skills and a way of thinking that helps one adapt to different learning environments and problem-solving situations that I’ve found valuable ever since.
—Oriana Fuentes, Diploma Programme (DP) graduate from Hiram Bingham School, Lima (Peru)"
What are the IP Learner Profiles?
The International Baccalaureate (IB) Learner Profile is a set of ten core attributes that International Baccalaureate programs use to guide students toward becoming internationally minded, responsible, and well-rounded individuals.
The ten traits of the IB Learner Profile are:
Inquirers: Students nurture their curiosity and develop independence in learning and research.
Knowledgeable: Students explore important local and global concepts and develop deep understanding across various subjects.
Thinkers: Students use critical and creative thinking skills to analyze and solve complex problems.
Communicators: Students express ideas and information confidently and creatively in more than one language and collaborate effectively.
Principled: Students act with integrity, honesty, fairness, and respect for individuals and communities.
Open-Minded: Students understand and appreciate their own cultures and personal histories, while remaining open to the values and traditions of other people.
Caring: Students show empathy, compassion, and respect, and have a commitment to service and making a positive difference.
Risk-Takers: Students approach unfamiliar situations and uncertainty with courage, resilience, and forethought.
Balanced: Students understand the importance of intellectual, physical, and emotional balance to achieve personal well-being.
Reflective: Students thoughtfully consider the world and their own ideas and experiences to understand their strengths and areas for growth.
