International Baccalaureate
Welcome to IB@YV
The International Baccalaureate Mission Statement
The International Baccalaureate (IB) is a global leader in international education—developing inquiring, knowledgeable, confident, and caring young people. Our programmes empower school-aged students to take ownership in their own learning and help them develop future-ready skills to make a difference and thrive in a rapidly changing world.
The IB Continuum
MDUSD Offers a Pathway From The:
PYP (Primary Years): Monte Gardens and Sequoia Elementary
MYP (Middle Years): Oak Grove Middle School
DP (Diploma): Ygnacio Vally High School
The IB Diploma Programme (DP)
The DP is preceded by the IB's Primary Years Programme (PYP) and Middle Years Programme (MYP). The three programmes are philosophically aligned, each centered on developing attributes of the IB learner profile. The programmes are consistent in their pedagogical approach.
The International Baccalaureate at YVHS
At Ygnacio Valley High School, we offer the Diploma programme. This is a future-ready programme that builds students’ inquiring mindset, fosters their desire to learn, and prepares them to excel in their careers and lead meaningful lives.
IB DP Programme models important shared features of an IB education.
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Developing the attributes of the learner profile
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Approaches to teaching and approaches to learning
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Age-appropriate culminating experiences
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An organized and aligned structure of subject groups or disciplines
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Development of international-mindedness as a primary aim and context for learning.
IB Policies
Additional Resources
