IB School in Orlando, Florida

THE IB DIPLOMA AT WINDERMERE PREP

In grades 11 and 12, our High School students, including those who board with us, undertake the International Baccalaureate Diploma Program (IBDP). This is exclusive to Windermere Prep, as we're the only school to offer the IB Diploma in Central Florida. Our comprehensive and challenging pre-university course instills a global perspective and develops an array of skills, propelling our students to the best colleges and universities worldwide.

ABOUT THE INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE PROGRAM AT WINDERMERE PREP

The International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Program is widely recognized as the gold-standard of High School education. The Diploma is a challenging two-year program of international study that sets the highest academic standards.

Comprehensive and balanced, Windermere Prep’s IBDP combines specialist subjects with in-depth projects and service activities.

WHAT OUR IB PROGRAM STUDENTS STUDY

Our High School’s IB Diploma Program has two fundamental strands: specialist subjects and three core program requirements.

Every learner studies six subject groups: Language and Literature, Language Acquisition, Individuals and Societies, Sciences, Mathematics, and Creative Arts. Three of these groups are taken at higher level and three at standard level. They also complete the core program – Theory of Knowledge, Extended Essay, and Creativity, Activity, Service (CAS) – to achieve their full Diploma.

IB DIPLOMA PROGRAM ASSESSMENT AND CERTIFICATION

In each of their six subjects, IB Diploma Program students at Windermere Prep are graded on a scale of 1 (minimum) to 7 (maximum). To achieve their IB Diploma, learners need to meet defined standards and conditions. These include a minimum total of 24 points and the satisfactory completion of the three compulsory core components.

To ensure each IB Diploma Program student fulfils their potential, we offer a myriad of options that can be customized to individual needs and interests. On every pathway, students achieve an externally validated IB certification.

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High School

A TYPICAL DAY IN HIGH SCHOOL

Our High School students hone their skills and talents, developing a global mindset that sets them up for lifelong success.

BUSINESS-READY

In entrepreneurship class, we discuss how to start a business. Each student maps out their own business venture to be launched by the end of the school year as part of the Start Up Studio. At the annual showcase, everyone will share their business ventures in the hopes of gaining investors!

PLANNING AND STRATEGIZING

LEADING THE WAY

We contribute to our grade’s activities and events, as we discuss plans for Homecoming. Each grade’s Class Officers collaborate to plan activities around Spirit Week, including a pep-rally and homecoming dance.

ORGANIZING

REFUELING FOR SUCCESS

We refuel and catch up with friends at lunchtime. We can head over to the Laker Cafe for a hot lunch, a salad from the Salad Bar, or panini. We can also go to the Campus Store for a sandwich from Jersey Mike’s, BurgerFi, or other snacks.

SOCIALING, RELAXING, AND RE-ENERGIZING

VISUALIZING COMPLEX PROBLEMS

In High Level Statistics, part of the IBDP path, we solve problems individually in class and collaboratively with a partner. We use dry erase markers on desks to visualize the problems, erase mistakes, and make quick notes.

PROBLEM SOLVING

PHYSICS IN ACTION

In Physics Honors, we play with mini-race cars and ramps, adjusting the ramp height to accommodate the car’s journey. We use equations we’ve learned to know how to adjust the ramp angle, syncing it with the expected time on the stopwatch.

APPLYING OUR KNOWLEDGE

PRECISION AND PRACTICE

On the Lakerettes dance team, we practice our choreography continuously after school. We perfect what we’ve explored in dance class — including our techniques, posture, and flexibility — and get ready to compete at local and national levels.

PRACTICING

STRONG TEACHER-STUDENT RELATIONSHIPS

At Windermere Prep, we empower our students to shape their own academic journey through our High School IB Diploma Program. Our world-class educators will build a strong relationship with your child, fueling their success through excellent communication, the very best pastoral care, and expert academic guidance – including extra support and challenge.

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