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IB Programme

About the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme at NPS

Overview

The IB curriculum provides a cohesive and comprehensive liberal arts and sciences program of study for highly motivated juniors and seniors of differing educational backgrounds, abilities, and interests. It is not just a set of examinations, but a rigorous pre-university program, which will provide the basis for life-long education. IB aims to provide a balanced program, which stimulates thought and creativity and enhances the international perspective of students. Students who satisfy the demands of the programme demonstrate a strong commitment to learning, both in terms of mastery of content and the development of skills.

The purpose of the IB curriculum is to:
  • educate young people to act intelligently and responsibly in a complex society;
  • ensure knowledge of traditional academic disciplines and of the individual’s own heritage, while fostering inquisitiveness and openness to new ideas; and
  • equip students with a genuine understanding of themselves and others, heightening the capacity for tolerance and engendering respect for different points of view.
  • juniors and seniors can apply for the program

Identity and Purpose of the Navajo Preparatory School IB Programme

The International Baccalaureate Program is an integral part of Navajo Preparatory School. The purpose of the program is to provide to students with an academically challenging high school education, which meets worldwide standards and criteria and is sanctioned by the International Baccalaureate Organization (IBO).

All students have an opportunity to be a part of the IB Diploma Programme. Students can choose from 2 pathways:

    1. IB Diploma Programme
    2. IB Course Certificate   

   

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

What is the International Baccalaureate Organization (IBO)?

The IB Diploma is one of the most well regarded and widely known secondary school qualifications in the world and is recognized by the world’s leading universities. The IBO was created in Geneva in 1963 by a group of member schools of the International Schools Association. These schools formed the International Schools Examination Syndicate (ISES) to plan a full curriculum and examination system. In 1968 the ISES changed its name to the International Baccalaureate Organization and was given legal status under the Swiss Civil Code.

Navajo Preparatory School became a member IB schools in January of 2014.

The IB diploma is highly regarded for entry into universities throughout the world and for advanced placement at many colleges and universities in the United States and Canada. Oxford University was the first university to accept the IB diploma as an entrance qualification. Now universities world-wide recognize the diploma graduate as having completed one of the finest liberal arts educations available. More Information (PDF)

What it means to be an IB DP Recipient 

 

IB Learner Profile

The IB Learner Profile are attributes to develop the whole student. Navajo Prep values these traits, knowing they will help students to develop 21st Century skills to become active participants in multiple communities. NPS supports these traits in all disciplines and life developing skills.

 

Application Information

Navajo Prep is now taking IB Diploma Programme Admission applications for current Sophomore (CO2024). Interested Sophomores need to download and complete the fillable application prior to the deadline. Send application and other required documents via email to Roxanne Lee, IB Coordinator at [email protected].
 
DUE DATE: March 21, 2022
 
IB DP Application consists of the following:
  • Personal Essay on IB Learner Profile trait – 250 to 300 words
  • Completed Planned Course Selection
  • Written Parent/Guardian Statement and signature
  • Academic Transcript (unofficial – obtain from Registrar)
  • 2 NPS Teacher Recommendation forms (download and email to teachers)

IB Programme Application CO2024

IB Program Sophomores Presentation Slides

IB Handbooks and Documents

Information about:
  • IB Programme
  • Navajo Preparatory IB
  • IB Classes

                                           

   IB Handbook for Seniors                                                              IB Handbook for Juniors                                  

                                        

IB Diploma Policy & Practices
Assessment Information
User Guides
  • Extended Essay Guide (coming soon)
  • CAS Guide (coming soon)
Other Publications

What is CAS?

A general overview of what is expected of a student in the CAS programme, including the definition of Creativity, Activity and Service is in the video below.