BENEFITS OF IB DIPLOMA

 What are the benefits of IB Diploma?

• Challenging and exciting classes focusing on writing, thinking, and communicating
• Rigorous and comprehensive education based on global perspectives
• Preparedness for college or university studies
• Recognition and development of the potential of each student
• High standard of teaching required by the International Baccalaureate Organization (IBO)
• Advanced course placement at colleges and universities around the world
   

What IB Diploma Students Study

The IB Diploma Program is a two-year curriculum designed around six subject groups and three core components. Students:

• Select six subjects, one from each group (Languages A & B, Individuals & Societies, Sciences, Mathematics, and an optional Arts or additional subject).
• Take three subjects at Higher Level (HL – 240 hours) and three at Standard Level (SL – 150 hours).
• Complete the three core requirements: Theory of Knowledge (TOK), the Extended Essay, and Creativity, Activity, and Service (CAS).

Subjects, except for languages, are taught and examined in English. Students earn grades on a scale of 1 to 7, with a minimum of 24 points required for the IB Diploma.

Students may pursue the full IB Diploma or choose select IB DP courses tailored to their interests. Those taking individual IB courses receive an internationally recognized certification.

Learn more about our IB Program at Windermere Preparatory School. 

How is the IB Diploma recognized?

University recognition is a primary concern for IBDP students. The discipline and work ethic necessary to complete the IBDP require considerable commitment from students. IBDP students who have performed well on examinations and have earned the IBDP expect colleges and universities to properly recognize this achievement.

Many colleges and universities have developed their own recognition policies. The individual policies vary greatly, but they all have one thing in common: they make it clear that they understand and appreciate the IBDP student and the rigor of the Diploma itself.

“Like the much larger and better-known Advanced Placement program, the IBDP offers high school students college-level courses through which they can earn college credits. But it also offers a special diploma recognizing a more rigorous course of study.” (The New York Times, “More Training Is Seen as Key To Improving Math Levels,” Diana Jean Schemo, February 2, 2006)