What is International Baccalaureate?

 
 
The International Baccalaureate Organization (IB) is an educational foundation that has developed a framework for schools throughout the world to use to implement curriculum. IB has developed four programmes of international education, each with its own candidacy process:
 
  • Primary Years Programme (PYP)--Early Childhood through Grade 5
  • MIddle Years Programme (MYP)--Grades 6-10
  • Diploma Programme (DP)--Grades 11-12
  • International Baccalaureate Career-related Certificate (IBCC)--Grades 11-12
 
After a multi-year candidacy, HFCA became authorized as an International Baccalaureate World School--Primary Years Programme in July 2018. See Press Release

IB aims to develop inquiring, knowledgeable and caring global citizens who are motivated to succeed. The IB framework:
 
  • Encourages students to think independently and drive their own learning.
  • Provides academic rigor to all learners.
  • Emphasizes students’ personal development.
  • Engages students with people in an increasingly globalized rapidly changing world.
 
Click here to listen to HFCA's Podcast hosted by Mrs. Colleen Biere, IB Coordinator.