International Baccalaureate (IB) Program
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THE IB LEARNER PROFILEThe aim of all IB programmes is to develop internationally minded people who, recognizing their common humanity and shared guardianship of the planet, help to create a better and more peaceful world
As IB Learners we strive to be:
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INQUIRERS
We nurture our curiosity, developing skills for inquiry and
research. We know how to learn independently and with others. We learn with
enthusiasm and sustain our love of learning throughout life.KNOWLEDGEABLE
We develop and use conceptual understanding, exploring
knowledge across a range of disciplines. We engage with issues and ideas that
have local and global significance.THINKERS
We use critical and creative thinking skills to analyze and
take responsible action on complex problems. We exercise initiative in making
reasoned, ethical decisions.COMMUNICATORS
We express ourselves confidently and creatively in more
than one language and in many ways. We collaborate effectively, listening
carefully to the perspectives of other individuals and groups.PRINCIPLED
We act with integrity and honesty, with a strong sense of
fairness and justice, and with respect for the dignity and rights of people
everywhere. We take responsibility for our actions and their consequences.
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OPEN-MINDED
We critically appreciate our own cultures and personal histories, as well as the values and traditions of others. We seek and evaluate a range of points of view, and we are willing to grow from the experience.CARING
We show empathy, compassion and respect. We have a
commitment to service, and we act to make a positive difference in the lives of
others and in the world around us.RISK-TAKERS
We approach uncertainty with forethought and determination;
we work independently and cooperatively to explore new ideas and innovative
strategies. We are resourceful and resilient in the face of challenges and
change.BALANCED
We understand the importance of balancing different aspects
of our lives—intellectual, physical, and emotional—to achieve well-being for
ourselves and others. We recognize our interdependence with other people and
with the world in which we liveREFLECTIVE
We thoughtfully consider the world and our own ideas and
experience. We work to understand our strengths and weaknesses in order to
support our learning and personal development.
