Global perspective Internationally respected curriculum and assessment National and international portability National and international university recognition Fosters independent thinking and study habits - important preparation for university studies Develops oral commmunication skills Breadth and depth of the course produces diverse skills valued by employers Criterion referenced results are unscaled A quote from the International Educator newspaper from heads of schools: "The breadth of study, the need to develop analytical and critical thinking skills, the personal and intellectual discipline required for all parts of the program should make it an extremely attractive option. Successful I.B. students who go on to study in the U.S. universities point out without exception that their I.B preparation stood them in excellent stead compared with their colleagues from regular programs. Students place that value of the I.B. even above the fact that I.B. courses are usually granted full credit towards their undergraduate degree.

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