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IB Diploma Programme (DP)

Cornerstone International Academy is an IB World School for the IB Diploma Programme (DP). These are schools that share a common philosophy—a commitment to high quality, challenging, international education that Cornerstone International Academy believes is important for our students.


Only schools authorized by the IB Organization can offer any of its four academic programmes: the Primary Years Programme (PYP), the Middle Years Programme (MYP), the Diploma Programme (DP), or the Career-related Programme (CP).


The International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP) is a comprehensive two-year educational curriculum designed for students aged 16 to 19. Recognized globally as a qualification for higher education, it is esteemed by universities around the world. The IBDP fosters holistic development, aiming to nurture students physically, intellectually, emotionally, and ethically. Successful completion of the program leads to the conferral of the internationally recognized IB Diploma.


IB Learner Profile Attributes:

We nurture our curiosity, developing skills for inquiry and research. We know how to learn independently and with others. We learn with enthusiasm and sustain our love of learning throughout life.

We develop and use conceptual understanding, exploring knowledge across a range of disciplines. We engage with issues and ideas that have local and global significance.

We express ourselves confidently and creatively in more than one language and in many ways. We collaborate efectively, listening carefully to the perspectives of other individuals and groups.

We act with integrity and honesty, with a strong sense of fairness and justice, and with respect for the dignity and rights of people everywhere. We take responsibility for our actions and their consequences.

We critically appreciate our own cultures and personal histories, as well as the values and traditions of others. We seek and evaluate a range of points of view, and we are willing to grow from the experience.

We show empathy, compassion and respect. We have a commitment to service, and we act to make a positive difference in the lives of others and in the world around us.

We approach uncertainty with forethought and determination; we work independently and cooperatively to explore new ideas and innovative strategies. We are resourceful and resilient in the face of challenges and change.

We understand the importance of balancing different aspects of our lives-intellectual, physical, and emotional-to achieve well-being for ourselves and others. We recognize our interdependence with other people and with the world in which we live.

We thoughtfully consider the world and our own ideas and experience. We work to understand our strengths and weaknesses in order to support our learning and personal development.

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