International Baccalaureate Program

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  • International Baccalaureate Programs

    The International Baccalaureate (IB) is a global leader in international education- developing inquiring, knowledgeable, confident, and caring young people. IB programs empower school-aged students to take ownership of their own learning and help them develop future-ready skills to make a difference and thrive in a world that changes fast. For over 50 years, the IB program has provided a solid, consistent framework and the flexibility to tailor student’s education according to their culture and context. IB programs enable teacher to develop resilient, self-motivated young people who have the knowledge, skills, and sense of purpose they need to thrive throughout their lives and contribute to making the world a better place. IB Diploma Candidates navigate rigorous, college-level curriculum that prepares them to enroll in the best universities in the world.

     

International Baccalaureate Mission Statement

  • “The IB develops inquiring, knowledgeable and caring young people who help to create a better and more peaceful world through education that builds intercultural understanding and respect. To this end the organization works with schools, governments, and international organizations to develop challenging programmes of international education and rigorous assessment.”

    Broward county Public Schools offers the IB program in 11 schools. IB course availability varies by school.

     

                                                                                    International Baccalaureate Schools

    Elementary Schools

    Primary Years Program (PYP)

    Middle Schools

    Middle Years Program (MYP)

    High Schools

    Diploma Program (DP)
    • Annabel C. Perry PK-8
    • Wilton Manors ES
    • Annabel C. Perry PK-8
    • Deerfield Beach MS
    • Lauderdale Lakes MS
    • New Renaissance MS
    • Plantation MS
    • Boyd Anderson HS
    • Deerfield Beach HS
    • Miramar HS
    • Plantation HS

     

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme

  • The Diploma Programme (DP) curriculum is made up of six subject groups and the DP core, comprising theory of knowledge (TOK), creativity, activity, service (CAS) and the extended essay.

    Through the Diploma Programme (DP) core, students reflect on the nature of knowledge, complete independent research and undertake a project that often involves community service.

    Group 1 

    Studies in Language & Literature

    Language A: literature

    Language A: language and Literature

     

     

     Group 2

    Language Acquisition

    Spanish B

    French B

    Japanese B

     

     

     

     

    Group 3

    Individuals & Societies

    Business Management

    Geography

    History

    Psychology

    Social and Cultural Anthropology

    World Religions 

    Group 4

    Sciences

    Biology

    Chemistry

    Computer Science

    Environmental systems and societies

    Physics

    Sports, exercise, and health science

     Group 5

    Mathematics

    Analysis and Approaches

    Applications and interpretations

     

     

     Group 6 

    The Arts

    Dance

    Music

    Theatre

    Visual Arts 

    Diploma Core

    Creativity, Activity, Service

    The Extended Essay

    Theory of Knowledge

     

     

     
    • Students choose subjects from the six subject groups: studies in language and literature; language acquisition; individuals and societies; sciences; mathematics; and the arts.
    • Students may opt to study an additional sciences, individuals and societies, or languages subject, instead of a subject in the arts.
    • Students will take some subjects at higher level (HL) and some at standard level (SL). HL and SL subjects differ in scope but are measured according to the same grade descriptors, with students expected to demonstrate a greater body of knowledge, understanding and skills at higher level.
    • Each student takes a minimum of three or a maximum of four subjects at higher level, and the remaining at standard level.
    • Standard-level subjects take up 150 teaching hours. Higher level comprises 240 teaching hours.
    • Students who earn the IB Diploma and complete 100 hours of community service can receive the highest Florida Bright Futures Scholarship without meeting a SAT or ACT minimum score.

    For more information on Bright Futures Scholarship, visit: Bright Futures Student Handbook (floridastudentfinancialaidsg.org)

    For more information regarding International Baccalaureate courses, visit: www.ibo.org

Earning College Credit by taking International Baccalaureate Courses

  • IB students can earn college credit for each IB course they take and earn a score that the university determines for articulated credit.  IB credit policies vary by post-secondary institutions.

    To learn more about IB credit policies at specific schools, visit the university website.

Contact Information

  • Advanced Academics Department

    600 SE 3rd Avenue

    Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33301

    Phone: 754-321-2119

    Fax: 754-321-1888

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    Kelly Caputo

    District IB Coordinator