International Baccalaureate

Teaching methods and curriculums of IB are research-based and drawn from the best educational practices around the world. It is a world-leading curricular framework that encourages students to become active and compassionate lifelong learners. Students who pass out from IB schools have a considerably higher chance of getting enrolled at top colleges and universities compared to other boards.

The IB programme is more practical and application-based with a concept driven curriculum. It believes in developing skills that lead to all-round development, and not content specific learning. It’s a learner-centric approach that includes research and problem-solving skills. The focus is more on applied knowledge. Students are encouraged to think independently and drive their own learning.

Though the IB curriculum is more rigorous than other boards, the approach is more student-centric, rather than an examination centric approach. The IB pedagogy focuses on teaching the kids “how to learn” rather than sticking to “what to learn”. IB programmes are challenging and are recognized by Universities and future employers for their depth and breadth. Universities and future employers appreciate the rigorous work undertaken by IB students.

An IB student becomes an independent learner, is more responsible and the problem-solving ability gets ingrained in him, as right from primary to diploma program, an IB student comes up with real-life solutions to the challenges posed in the real world. IB assesses more than theoretical knowledge. Students learn to understand, apply and evaluate which are the much-needed skills in today’s world. It believes in developing skills that lead to all-round development.

IB has a broader spectrum of subjects and has the option of choosing the subject they prefer to pursue their further studies in. So they can expand the breadth and depth of their subject of interest and excel in their respective field. The learner profiles are ingrained in their system, thus producing 21^st-century citizens. A student can choose subjects like drama, along with Physics and Chemistry, which is invalid for traditional boards.

IB provides a learning environment where ‘Inquiring’ is a vital ingredient which makes children better communicators as well as inquirers. IB Students volunteer in service learning projects in and outside the school, they have a ‘growth’ mind set rather than a ‘fixed’ mind set.

The purpose of IB is to produce Global citizens. IB World School students have international awareness and develop strong academic, social and emotional characteristics. The IB curriculum helps them understand various global issues of significance and makes them ready to pursue higher education anywhere in the world, including India. They also create a strong network all over the World.

IB teachers are required to frequently participate in many professional development opportunities to continually promote their awareness of current educational practices and creative thinking, enabling the student to act ethically and become academically motivated. The curriculum of IB is also updated regularly to keep pace with the new developments in various subjects.

The positive school environment in an IB school develops a positive academic mind set in students like malleable intelligence, self-confidence and a sense of belonging, care and love for others, thus exhibiting positive academic behaviour, resulting in a successful life.