IB Candidacy - Rousseau International School

Rousseau International School is a candidate school* for the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme and pursuing authorization as an IB World School.

IB World Schools share a common philosophy—a commitment to improve the teaching and learning of a diverse and inclusive community of students by delivering challenging, high quality programmes of international education that share a powerful vision.

*Only schools authorized by the International Baccalaureate 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. (The International Baccalaureate Organisation)

IB Benefits for Students

Teaching is learner-centred
Learning takes place in more than one language
Lifelong learning opportunity that fosters responsible attitudes
Helps students develop the skills they need for academic and personal success
Helps students prepare for undergraduate research
IB students are more likely to gain admission to prestigious and competitive universities than their non-IB peers
IB students are regarded as the highest performers in their areas of study
Develops critical thinking, which helps learners apply knowledge in complex and unfamiliar circumstances

Mission Statement from IB

The International Baccalaureate aims to develop inquiring, knowledgeable and caring young people who help to create a better and more peaceful world through intercultural understanding and respect. To this end the organization works with schools, governments and international organizations to develop challenging programmes of international education and rigorous assessment. These programmes encourage students across the world to become active, compassionate and lifelong learners who understand that other people, with their differences, can also be right.