Program Coordinator: Valerie Harris
The International Baccalaureate
Diploma Program is a comprehensive and rigorous two-year curriculum, leading to
examinations for students aged between sixteen and nineteen. Based on the
pattern of no single country, it is a deliberate compromise between the
specialization required in some national systems and the breadth preferred in
others. The general objectives of the IB program are to provide students with a
balanced education, to facilitate geographical and cultural mobility, and to
promote international understanding through shared academic experiences. In the
30 years since its founding, the IB Diploma has become a symbol of academic
integrity and intellectual promise. The student who satisfies its demands
demonstrates a strong commitment to learning, both in terms of the mastery of
subject content and in the development of the skills and discipline necessary
for success in a competitive world. Colleges and universities are well served by
encouraging the enrollment of these able young scholars.