Become an IB World School: Diploma Program
I think that IB was a great opportunity, not just for me, but for everybody else. It doesn’t just give you a challenge—it helps you grow, mature, and learn responsibility. It teaches you to become a better person.
– IB Diploma Graduate
INTRO
The International Baccalaureate® (IB) Diploma Program (DP) is for students aged 16-19. The program aims to develop students who have excellent breadth and depth of knowledge – students who flourish physically, intellectually, emotionally, and ethically.
Established in 1968, the International Baccalaureate Diploma Program was the first program offered by the IB.
OBJECTIVES
- Gain understanding of the IB Diploma Programme, including the curriculum, and access and eligibility
- Submit your school’s information for next steps on becoming an IB World School
The Diploma Programme Curriculum
The Diploma Programme (DP) curriculum is made up of six subject groups and the DP core, comprising theory of knowledge (TOK), creativity, activity, service (CAS), and the extended essay.
Through DP core, students reflect on the nature of knowledge, complete independent research, and undertake a project that often involves community service.
Pathway to University and Employment
The International Baccalaureate® (IB) Diploma Programme (DP) is recognized and respected by the world’s leading universities, and evidence suggests that higher rates of DP students go on to university and higher education study than non-IB students.
Access and Eligibility
The Diploma Program is open to any student aged 16 to 19, at schools that have been authorized to implement the program.
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