| Support for
the
International Baccalaureate Programme
The following quotes are from professionals in the field of education or students who have first-hand experience with the International Baccalaureate Programme.
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EDUCATORS
"One of the advantages of an IB curriculum is its structure and quality. It is a coordinated programme, well established, well known and well respected. We know the quality of IB courses, and we think the IB curriculum is terrific." |
Christoph Guttentag
Director of Undergraduate Admission
Duke University |
"IB is well known to us for excellent preparations. Success in an IB programme correlates well with success at Harvard. We are always pleased to see the credentials of the IB Diploma Programme on the transcript." |
Marilyn McGrath Lewis
Director of Undergraduate Admission
Harvard University |
"As we become more and more of a global society, and our schools represent a greater diversity of students, it is essential that the schools' curriculum and instructional strategies reflect the changing landscape of our educational environment. To this end, the International Baccalaureate Organization (IBO) provides rigorous academic programmes and assessments, a high quality teaching staff and an unwavering commitment to prepare students to be citizens in an international community. IBO is to be commended for its visionary approach to promoting a more peaceful world by engaging students, staff and community in a greater awarness of, and appreciation for, differences between and among the peoples of the world." |
Dr. Gerald Tirozzi
Executive Director
National Association of Secondary School Principals |
"The International Baccalaureate Programmes' emphasis on critical thinking skills, increased content knowledge and an interdisciplinary approach to education not only prepare students for success at the post-secondary level, but also for life and the world of work." |
Dr. Kathleen Plato
Supervisor of Advanced Placement Programmes
Washington State Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction |
"The International Baccalaureate programme is a critical component in our efforts to accelerate learning for all students. It helps our school district define high standards and high expectations for student performance. We find the curriculum to be unparalleled and because there is an external evaluation of student performance with established worldwide standards, we are provided with an audit of our increase in rigor." |
Eric Smith
Superintendent
Anne Arundel County (Maryland) Schools |
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IB GRADUATES
"I was admitted to all of the universities to which I applied and offered scholarships, I am now a student at Guilford College in North Carolina on the presidential scholarship, where because of my IB scores I was able to enter with 12 credits. I am majoring in psychology. I loved my experiences as an IB student, even all the long nights working on papers and studying. It is an experience I would never give up, nor would I ever discourage any student from studying in the IB programme." |
Laura Marie Myerchin
Cajon High School, San Bernardino, CA - USA
Graduate of 2001 |
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