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Ages 15-18 Years

The IBDP is an academically challenging and balanced programme of education, with final examinations, which has proven to prepare students aged 16 to 19 for success at a university and in life beyond. This unique program is internationally recognized as representing one of the highest standards in university preparatory education. More than 1,000 colleges and universities in North America have recognition policies on how they weigh it in admissions, advanced standing, college credit and scholarships.

The International Baccalaureate® aims to develop inquiring, knowledgeable and caring young people who help to create a better and more peaceful world through intercultural understanding and respect.

To this end the organization works with schools, governments and international organizations to develop challenging programsof international education and rigorous assessment.

These programs encourage students across the world to become active, compassionate and lifelong learners who understand that other people, with their differences, can also be right.

IBDP students must:

• Choose one course from each of five subject groups delivering a breadth of knowledge and understanding in language and literature, individuals and societies, the sciences and mathematics. DP courses can be taken at higher level (HL) or standard level (SL).
• Choose either an arts course from the arts group, or a second course from one of the other subject groups.
• Earn a minimum score of 24 points (out of 45) to earn the Diploma.

IB World Schools share a common philosophy- a commitment to high-quality, challenging, international education- that we believe is important for our students.

For further information about the IB and its programs visit http://www.ibo.org.

• The DP is internationally recognized as representing one of the highest standards in university preparatory education. More than 1,000 colleges and universities in North America have recognition policies on how they weigh it in admissions, advanced standing, college credit and scholarships.
• DP graduates are more likely to enroll in college (78%), to stay enrolled and to perform better once there than a matched comparison group (69%)
• The University first year retention in US was 98% for DP students and 77% national wide (2008)
• The average four-year graduation rate of all DP students (both diploma earners and non-earners) was 79% (in 2008) compared to 39% nationally.
• 63% of admissions officers say they would accept a DP student even if they hadn’t completed every aspect of the program because they appreciate the value of the all-round academic education that the DP offers.
• College acceptance rates increase with about 20% for IB students. Here are some examples: