LEARNING MORE ABOUT INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE IN THE U.S.

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July 19, 2024

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New report by IB focuses on data, findings and outcomes of World Schools in the U.S.

NOTE: Notre Dame Prep is the only private school in the state of Michigan and one of only three Catholic schools in the U.S. with the IB-Primary Years Program, IB-Middle Years Program and IB-Diploma Program.

According to International Baccalaureate, the IB continuum (PYP, MYP, DP) delivers a powerful combination of student-centric learning for students aged 3–19 years, and is designed to develop well-rounded individuals who can respond to today’s challenges with optimism and an open mind.     

The IB has just released a first-of-its-kind report entitled "The International Baccalaureate in the United States: Growth, access and outcomes." The report delves into the latest data related to IB participation and growth—particularly among traditionally underserved student populations — as well as research outcomes for IB students.

Among the report's content were a number of updated bullet points and factoids about the IB in the United States. See below.

IB FACTOIDS

• The United States currently has the largest number of schools and programs of any country.

• IB programs are currently offered in 1,924 schools in 48 US states and Washington, DC. 

• The IB is currently educating over 785,000 students in the United States. 

• There are currently 648 schools offering the PYP in the United States.

• The PYP curriculum framework begins with the premise that students are agents of their own learning and partners in the learning process.

• There are currently 753 schools offering the MYP in the United States.

• The MYP curriculum framework comprises eight subject groups, providing a broad and balanced education for early adolescents. 

• There are currently 934 schools offering the DP in the United States.

• Students choose DP courses across six subject groups: studies in language and literature, language acquisition, individuals and societies, sciences, mathematics and arts. 

• DP courses are offered at either a higher level (HL) or a standard level (SL). 

• Recognized by the Brookings Institution, the IB was identified as one of seven educational systems globally that provides transformational education, setting high expectations for both academic learning and holistic student development.

• A series of research studies found that the IB’s Diploma Program (DP) offers world-class courses that meet or exceed international standards and support significant depth and breadth of learning.

• DP students enroll, persist and graduate at higher rates than national averages based on research in the United States (US), United Kingdom (UK), Australia and Canada.

• Research in six countries has demonstrated that DP and CP students showed higher levels of global mindedness than young adults in the benchmark groups.

• IB programs enable teachers 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.

• Research shows that DP students in the US enroll in college at much higher rates than national averages.

More information and the full report are available here.

 

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"At Notre Dame Prep, we inspire our students to become the best versions of themselves. We challenge them through an experience of academic excellence, focused on active, project-based learning. We invite them to explore a world of opportunities beyond the classroom. We guide them as they grow in spirituality within a community strong in its Catholic and Marist identity."

Notre Dame Preparatory School is a private, Catholic, independent, coeducational day school located in Oakland County. Notre Dame Preparatory School's upper school enrolls students in grades nine through twelve and has been named one of the nation's best 50 Catholic high schools (Acton Institute) four times since 2005. Notre Dame Prep's middle and lower schools enroll students in pre-kindergarten through grade eight. All three schools are International Baccalaureate "World Schools." NDP is conducted by the Marist Fathers and Brothers and is accredited by the Independent Schools Association of the Central States and the National Association of Independent Schools. For more on Notre Dame Preparatory School, visit the school’s home page at www.ndprep.org.