What is the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme?

An academically challenging and balanced course of study, that prepares students for success in college and life beyond. The mission of the program is to develop inquiring, knowledgeable, and caring young people who help to create a better, more peaceful world through intercultural understanding and respect.

The IB Diploma Programme is a comprehensive and challenging pre-university course that demands the best from both motivated students and teachers. This sophisticated two-year curriculum covers a wide range of academic subjects and has stood the test of time for over half a million students in 138 countries since 1968. IB Diploma Programme graduates are welcomed by the world's leading universities

What are the benefits of the IB Diploma Programme?

• Higher university and college acceptance rates for IB graduates than for total population applicants

• Increased scholarship and grant opportunities

• A college level academic program that transitions students to university and college standards

• Interdisciplinary instruction to encourage international-mindedness

• Fostering of lifelong learning

• Teacher development using IB strategies

Universities recognize the outstanding qualities of IB Diploma Programme students. Typically, diploma holders are ready to debate real-world issues from an international perspective and to provide leadership and support in the local and global community. They demonstrate a capacity for in-depth study while maintaining a broad perspective of the different subject areas. They are able to ask challenging questions but also know how to research a topic and express their opinion.

• fosters international-mindedness through the IB learner profile

• prepares students to become life-long learners

• reflects real life through meaningful, in-depth inquiries into local and global issues

• emphasizes the development of the whole student - physically, intellectually, emotionally, socially and ethically

The Action Cycle

Knowledge and attitudes mean little unless they cause one to take action. It is our challenge to offer J.H. Phillips Academy students the opportunity and power to make a difference in their family, their school, their community or their world!

The action cycle is the simple yet powerful tool used to teach children how to take action. By going through the three steps of choosing, acting and then reflecting back upon the results of their choice, students are able to grow socially and emotionally. We all feel connected to people when we take action to make a situation better.

Action is an important part of students' participation in their own learning!