International Baccalaureate
Bringing the World to Our Students
Avicenna Preparatory School is a candidate school for the International Baccalaureate (IB) Primary Years 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 IB Career-related Certificate (IBCC). Candidate status gives no guarantee that authorization will be granted.
For further information about the IB and its programmes, visit www.ibo.org
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.
Avicenna’s Plan to Become an IB World School
Consideration Phase
Avicenna administration completed a interest form, participated in an introductory workshop and selected an IB programme coordinator.
Candidate Phase
Avicenna will begin a trial implementation of the program for no less than one year. Administrators will complete training, receive expert consultation and host a site-visit.
Authorization
Avicenna will apply for authorization and complete a verification visit to ensure required standards and practices are in place and that the school is prepared to become an IB World School.
Continuous Improvement
After designation as an IB World School, Avicenna will participate in routine evaluation to strengthen its implementation and deepen its understanding of the IB programme(s).