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The IB Diploma Program is a comprehensive and challenging pre-university course that demands the best from both motivated students and teachers. This sophisticated curriculum covers a wide range of academic subjects and has stood the test of time for over half a million participants.

Universities recognize the outstanding qualities of IB Diploma Program students. Typically, diploma holders are ready to debate real-world issues from an international perspective and to provide leadership and support in the local and global community. They demonstrate a capacity for in-depth study while maintaining a broad perspective of the different subject areas. They are able to ask challenging questions but also know how to research a topic and express their opinion. They have a strong sense of their own culture and identity, as well as the ability to communicate in two or more languages with people who have a different viewpoint of the world

We are proud of our reputation for **high-quality education** sustained for over 35 years**.** Our curriculum represents the best from many different countries rather than the exported national system of any one. Our challenging Diploma Program assessment is recognized by the world's leading universities. We maintain our high standards by actively training and supporting teachers, and by authorizing and evaluating IB World Schools.

We encourage **international-mindedness** in IB students. To do this, we believe that students must first develop an understanding of their own cultural and national identity. All IB students learn a second language and the skills to live and work with others internationally—essential for life in the 21st century.

We encourage a **positive attitude to learning **by encouraging students to ask challenging questions, to critically reflect, to develop research skills, and to learn how to learn. We encourage community service because we believe that there is more to learning than academic studies alone.

We ensure that our programs are **accessible ** to students in a wide variety of schools—national, international, public and private—in 124 countries. These IB World Schools form a worldwide community in which there is no such thing as a “typical” school (more than 50% of IB students are in state-funded schools). IB World Schools cooperate in curriculum development, student assessment and the governance of the IBO, making this a unique international collaboration.

Students can either sit for the complete IB Diploma (take 6 tests- 3 SL and 3 HL, complete 150 hours of CAS, write an Extended Essay and complete ToK) or take individual tests for certificates. All testing is done in May. The IBO sets the dates for each test. Subjects are scored on a 1-7 scale with a further three points available for Theory of Knowledge and the Extended Essay. Students who display good levels of performance across all six subjects and achieve a minimum of 24 points (out of 45 and within the parameters of Article 11-12) are awarded the diploma. All others receive a certificate for each subject completed. Other projects will be due at various times throughout the year according to each teacher.