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International Baccalaureate Programme

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The International Baccalaureate (IB) Programme fosters critical thinking and building problem-solving skills, while encouraging diversity, international mindedness, curiosity, and a healthy appetite for learning and excellence.

An IB education provides students distinct advantages as they enter a world where asking the right questions is as important as discovering answers. For more than 50 years, IB's global community of world class educators and coordinators have engaged with more than 1.95 million students in over 5,500 schools across 159 countries.

The Greater Essex County District School Board (GECDSB) offers the IB Preparatory Programme (for students currently in Grades 9 or 10) and the IB Diploma Programme (for students in Grades 11 and 12) through the authorized schools of Leamington District Secondary School and Riverside Secondary School.

The IB Preparatory Programme prepares students for the critical thinking and academic rigour of the IB Diploma Programme. Generally, students who thrive in IB are open-minded, motivated, academically capable, balanced and resilient.

M.D. Bennie Public School is a International Baccalaureate (IB) Primary Years Programme World School and Glenwood Public School is a candidate school for the International Baccalaureate (IB) Primary Years Programme.

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Top 10 reasons why the IB Programme is ideal preparation for university

  1. IB Programme students are 21% more likely to be admitted into 10 of the most prestigious universities, including Harvard, Princeton, Yale and Stanford.
  2. Colleges value students with meaningful experiences beyond the classroom. Creativity, action, service encourages learning through direct experience.
  3. It's a qualification recognized by universities around the world. The IB Programme is internationally benchmarked, allowing graduates to continue their studies anywhere in the world.
  4. It creates independent learners and strong writers. The extended essay requires independent research through an in-depth study and a 4,000-word essay.
  5. It cultivates an international mindset. An international mindset is a key 21st century learning skill. Second language learning - an IB requirement - has been linked to higher achievement in school and university.
  6. It assesses more than examination techniques. IB never teaches to the test - exams are externally assessed with no grade inflation.
  7. IB students have proven time management skills. Research has found that IB students develop strong study habits and critical time management skills, key indicators of college readiness.
  8. The IB encourages critical thinking. Inquisitiveness and interpretation are among the key cognitive properties of an IB education.
  9. Subjects aren't taught in isolation. Theory of knowledge classes encourage students to make connections between subjects and gain the skills they need to be critical thinkers.
  10. The IB learner profile offers 10 qualities underpinning the Diploma Programme - from open-minded to risk-taker to balanced, they form a framework for an international education that meets the needs of a changing world.

IB learner profile

The aim of all IB programmes is to develop internationally minded people who, recognizing their common humanity and shared guardianship of the planet, help to create a better and more peaceful world. These 10 attributes are valued by IB World Schools. We believe these attributes can help you become a responsible member of local, national and global communities.

As IB learners we strive to be:

  • Inquirers
    We nurture our curiosity, developing skills for inquiry and research. We know how to learn independently and with others. We learn with enthusiasm and sustain our love of learning throughout life.
  • Knowledgeable
    We develop and use conceptual understanding, exploring knowledge across a range of disciplines. We engage with issues and ideas that have local and global significance.
  • Thinkers
    We use critical and creative thinking skills to analyze and take responsible action on complex problems. We exercise initiative in making reasoned, ethical decisions.
  • Communicators
    We express ourselves confidently and creatively in more than one language and in many ways. We collaborate effectively, listening carefully to the perspectives of other individuals and groups.
  • Principled
    We act with integrity and honesty, with a strong sense of fairness and justice, and with respect for the dignity and rights of people everywhere. We take responsibility for our actions and their consequences.
  • Open-minded
    We critically appreciate our own cultures and personal histories, as well as the values and traditions of others. We seek and evaluate a range of points of view, and we are willing to grow from the experience.
  • Caring
    We show empathy, compassion and respect. We have a commitment to service, and we act to make a positive difference in the lives of others and in the world around us.
  • Risk-takers
    We approach uncertainty with forethought and determination; we work independently and cooperatively to explore new ideas and innovative strategies. We are resourceful and resilient in the face of challenges and change.
  • Balanced
    We understand the importance of balancing different aspects of our lives - intellectual, physical and emotional - to achieve well-being for ourselves and others. We recognize interdependence with other people and with the world in which we live.
  • Reflective
    We thoughtfully consider the world and our own ideas and experience. We work to understand our strengths and weaknesses in order to support our learning and personal development.
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