International Baccalaureate (IB) programming challenges students to be successful in school, prepare for post-secondary education and be an active lifelong learner in a global society.
GOALS
Develop academic skills in a challenging learning environment
Gain transferable and lifelong skills in applied knowledge, critical thinking, communication and cross-cultural engagement
Create a better and more peaceful world through intercultural respect and understanding
Career-related learning
BENEFITS
Improved ability to question, seek answers and make discoveries
Improved ability to handle rigorous and advanced coursework
Improved ability to research, analyze and present arguments
Development of independence and responsibility for learning
Improved understanding of using different approaches to learning and understanding concepts
Awareness of and sensitivity to different cultures
Practical, real-world approaches to learning
Development of skills and competencies required for lifelong learning
Development of a sense of international mindedness
PROGRAM TYPES
Edmonton Public Schools offers a variety of IB programs, each delivered in their own way, offered at various schools:
All Edmonton Public Schools programming is based on curriculum determined by Alberta Education. Students enrolled in International Baccalaureate programming will receive the same high-quality education offered in all of our programs.