IB Programmes
Cedars International School is proud to be an authorized IB World School, offering both the Primary Years Programme (PYP) and the Middle Years Programme (MYP). We are also a candidate school for the Diploma Programme (DP), pursuing authorization as we strive to offer a complete IB education. Our candidacy for the DP shows our commitment to meeting the rigorous standards set by the International Baccalaureate Organization (IBO). Our dedication to the IB framework reflects our mission to develop inquiring, knowledgeable, and caring young people who are prepared to thrive in a globalized world.
Cedars International School is a Candidate School* for the Diploma Programme (DP). This school is pursuing authorization as an IB World School. These are schools that share a common philosophy—a commitment to high quality, challenging, international education that [School Name] believes is important for our students.
*Only schools authorized by the IB Organization can offer any of its four academic programmes: the Primary Years Programme (PYP), the Middle Years Programme (MYP), the Diploma Programme, or the Career-related Programme (CP). Candidate status gives no guarantee that authorization will be granted. For further information about the IB and its programmes, visit www.ibo.org."
Frequently Asked Questions
1.Baccalaureate (IB) What is IB?
The IB Program is recognized as a world‐class college preparatory program. Students are challenged to become independent inquirers through a rigorous curriculum that emphasizes the global nature of learning. The IB philosophy encourages students to become knowledgeable, inquirers, thinkers, communicators, principled, open-minded, caring, courageous, balanced and reflective individuals.
The International Baccalaureate® (IB) was founded in Geneva, Switzerland in 1968 as a non-profit educational foundation. International Schools got together to create the program intended to help internationally mobile students prepare for university through internationally standardized courses and assessments. As of January 2022, over 5400 schools in 159 countries offer IB programmes. https://www.ibo.org/about-the-ib/facts-and-figures/
2. What are the benefits of the PYP?
The PYP benefits both learners and educators and strengthens learning and international mindedness throughout the entire school community.
PYP for Students.
In the PYP, students learn how to think for themselves and take responsibility for their own learning through an inquiry-led approach.
By developing the attributes of the IB learner profile, students also learn how to demonstrate respect for themselves and others, developing international-mindedness by working with others for a shared purpose and taking positive action for change.
3. Does implementing an IB PYP curriculum means my child’s school will not teach local or national standards?
The IB is committed to making sure that students in IB programmes meet and exceed local or national standards. With the implementation of any IB programme, schools are required to examine their curriculum carefully to ensure that there is alignment with local, state or national standards. More information on the IB is available at www.ibo.org
4. Have studies been done on the impact of PYP?
The IB places great value on external validation of its programmes, curriculums and professional development. A recent Global International Schools’ Assessment study found that PYP students outperformed non-IB students in mathematics, reading and writing. Additional studies on programme impact, quality assurance, programme development and assessment research are available at www.ibo.org/research.