Founded in 1968, the International Baccalaureate® (IB) is a non-profit educational foundation offering four highly respected programs of international education that develop the intellectual, personal, emotional and social skills needed to live, learn and work in a rapidly globalizing world. [IBO.org]

The IB program has a hard-earned reputation for high standards of teaching, pedagogical leadership and student achievement. They work with schools, governments and international organizations to develop challenging programs of international education and rigorous assessment. [IBO.org]

Students at IB Schools are Given a Unique Education

They will:

• Be encouraged to think independently and drive their own learning
• Take part in programs of education that can lead them to some of the highest-ranking universities around the world
• Become more culturally aware, through the development of a second language
• Be able to engage with people in an increasingly globalized, rapidly changing world.

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9 Reasons Why the IB Program is Ideal Preparation for University Studies

From Academic rigor to a compassionate viewpoint, why are higher education intuitions so enamored of IB students?

1. It Offers Academic Breadth and Depth
2. Graduates Care About More Than Just Academic Results
3. It Creates Independent Learners Who Feel Prepared
4. It’s Genuinely International – requires literacy in a second language
5. Universities Recognize It – and give credit for it
6. The IB Encourages Critical Thinking
7. You’ll Never Need to Learn Time Management – study habits are built in
8. It Assesses More Than Examination Techniques – students can show what they have learned over time
9. Subjects Aren’t Taught in Isolation – cross curricular

IB World School students develop strong academic, social and emotional characteristics. They are also likely to perform well academically – often better than students on other programs. [IBO.org]

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CFBISD offers the IB program at four schools:

Las Colinas Elementary

2200 Kinwest Pkwy, Irving

972-968-2200

R.E. Good Elementary

1012 Study Lane. Carrollton

972-968-1900

Barbara Bush Middle School

515 Cowboys Pkwy, Irving

972-968-3700

Ranchview High School

8401 Valley Ranch Pkwy E., Irving

972-968-5000