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WHAT IS IB?

The International Baccalaureate (IB) develops lifelong learners who thrive and make a difference.

The IB PYP (Primary Years Programme) marks the start of this journey. Children aged 3 – 12 are on the road to become active participants in their own learning and caring, culturally aware individuals. In the Primary Years Programme (PYP), students learn about and use knowledge, concepts and skills from a variety of subjects to explore six transdisciplinary themes and begin to develop the attributes of the learner profile.

Program of Inquiry (by grade level)

The aim of all IB programmes, PYP, MYP (Middle Year Programme), CP (Career-related Programme) and DP
(Diploma Programme) is to develop inquiring, knowledgeable and caring young people who help to create a better and more peaceful world through intercultural understanding and respect.

Frequently Asked Questions About IB at BCE

IB LEARNER PROFILES

The IB learner profile represents 10 attributes valued by IB World Schools. We believe these attributes, and others
like them, can help individuals and groups become responsible members of local, national and global communities.

  • Communicator: I am a communicator when I can tell someone about something.  When I can share ideas and thoughts.
  • Risk Taker: When I have never done something before and I try it.  When I try something new. I make new friends by asking them, and try new food.
  • Knowledgeable: When I learn something interesting and I share it with everyone.
  • Thinker: I am a thinker when I think of different things. When I use my brain while I am working and I think about others’ feelings.
  • Inquirer: When you ask lots of questions and want to know more about something.
  • Balanced: I am balanced when I enjoy doing different things.  I spend time working, playing, and staying healthy.
  • Reflective: I am reflective when I think back about my actions. When I look in the mirror and think about myself.
  • Principled: I am principled when I take turns while playing. I am fair and honest and I tell the truth.
  • Open Minded: When I try to listen to other’s ideas.
  • Caring: I am caring when I share and look after the people and things around me.