Who is DP for?

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The International Baccalaureate® (IB) Diploma Program (DP) is open to any student aged 16-19.

IB World School students develop strong academic, social and emotional characteristics by remaining committed to the IB learner profile. A DP student is expected to perform well academically, better than students on other programs.

A DP student is expected to demonstrate and develop the following characteristics:

  • Thinking independently and driving their own learning
  • Taking part in program of education that can lead their to some of the highest ranking universities around the world
  • Becoming more culturally aware, through the development of a second language
  • Being able to engage with people in an increasingly globalized, rapidly changing world.

 

Reference:

http://www.ibo.org/benefits/benefits-for-students/

http://www.ibo.org/programmes/diploma-programme/who-is-the-diploma-for/

http://www.ibo.org/programmes/diploma-programme/