John Paul College will offer the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma as a study option beginning in Year 11 from 2008. Students complete the course over Years 11 and 12.
The International Baccalaureate Diploma is a challenging two-year curriculum that leads to a qualification that is widely recognised by the world’s leading universities. Created in 1968, the Diploma is offered in over 1699 schools in nearly 127 countries worldwide. Designed for highly motivated secondary school students, the programme has earned a reputation for rigorous assessment and comprehensive curriculum. The Diploma aims to:
- Encourage students to ask challenging questions
- Teach students to ‘learn how to learn’
- Help students develop sound judgment and make wise choices
- Foster international understanding and communication
- Develop skills and attitudes for success in higher education and employment
- Allow students to move from one country to another and continue their education
Who should study the IB Diploma?
Students aiming to further their study at university and who are interested in studying an internationally-recognised and highly regarded curriculum that fosters cultural awareness would benefit from the IB Diploma.
Tertiary Entrance
Research by the International Baccalaureate Organisation indicates that students completing the IB Diploma enjoy enhanced success in university studies. IB Diploma holders gain admission to universities throughout Australia and the world. These include prominent institutions such as Oxford, Cambridge, Harvard, Yale, Heidelberg and the Sorbonne. Some colleges and universities offer advanced standing and course credits to students with strong IB Diploma results.