10 Reasons why the IB Diploma Programme (DP) is ideal preparation for university

  • 1. It increases academic opportunity:

    Research shows that DP graduates are much more likely to be enrolled at top higher education institutions than entrants holding other qualifications*

    2. IB students care about more than just results:

    Through creativity, action, and service, (CAS) you learn outside the classroom and develop emotionally and ethically as well as intellectually.

    3. It encourages you to become a confident and independent learner:

    For example, the extended essay requires independent research through in-depth study.

    4. It’s an international qualification: 

    The DP is recognized globally by universities and employers.

    5. Graduates are globally minded:

    Language classes encourage an international mindset, key for increasingly globalized societies.

    6. The IB encourages critical thinking: 

    Learn how to analyze and evaluate issues, generate ideas, and consider new perspectives

     

    7. DP Students have proven time management skills: 

    Take good study habits and strong time management to further education and the working world.

    8. It assesses more than examination techniques: 

    Learn to understand, not just memorize facts or topics and prepare for exams.

    9. Subjects are not taught in isolation: 

    Theory of knowledge (TOK) classes encourage you to make connections between subjects.

    10. It encourages breadth and depth of learning: 

    You are able to choose courses from six subject groups and study subjects at different levels.

    *Based on IB research-IBO Research

     

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    So then, why IB? Studies have shown, that students who earn an IB Diploma have around DOUBLE the chances of getting into the top 25 schools in the nation. 

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