What is an IB Education?

The aim of all IB programmes is to develop internationally minded people who, recognising their common humanity and shared guardianship of the planet, help to create a better and more peaceful world.

The IB Learner Profile

The International Baccalaureate® (IB) learner profile describes a broad range of human capacities and responsibilities that go beyond academic success. They imply a commitment to help all members of the school community learn to respect themselves, others and the world around them.

Each of the IB’s programmes is committed to the development of students according to the IB learner profile.

The profile aims to develop learners who are:

Click here to view the learner profiles as a pdf
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Inquirers

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Knowledgeable

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Thinkers

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Communicators

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Principled

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Open-Minded

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Caring

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Risk-Takers

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Balanced

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Reflective

Citation: International Baccalaureate®, IB Organization. “What is an IB Education?” Published November 2019, on behalf of the International Baccalaureate Organization (IBO) – linked here.