Why have we adopted the International Baccalaureate programme at Mulgrave?  The answer is simple:  it is undoubtedly the best educational programme available today to help prepare our students to face the challenges of the 21st century.  The pace at which our world is evolving is not easily comprehended; one has only to view the latest edition of Karl Fisch’s powerful video, “Shift Happens” at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=egnjm0B6DFI.

It is through an IB education that we can equip our students to become true global citizens.  Cultural, scientific and technological literacy are embedded in a continuous curriculum, from Kindergarten to Grade 12.  All of the programmes (PYP, MYP and DP) purposefully help students develop the skills and attitudes required for them to be contributing and responsible members of their local and global communities.  The fundamental belief of the IB is that we can create a better world through education. 
The IB Mission statement reads:

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.

IB World Schools have a reputation for high standards for academic rigour and for pedagogical leadership in education environments.  The IB standards and principles are built around best teaching and learning practices which translate into the delivery of an enriching international educational programme for our students.  To better understand what an IB education means for our Mulgrave students, please click here to view a powerpoint presentation created by Mr Eddie de Beer, Assistant Head of School.

FAST FACTS (from www.ibo.org): 

• IB programmes are offered in over 2,447 schools in 131 countries to over 668,000 students worldwide

• PYP – offered to students aged 3 to 12 in over 478 IB World Schools worldwide; the PYP programme began in 1997

• MYP – offered to students aged 11 to 16 in over 679 IB World Schools worldwide; the MYP programme began in 1994

• DP – offered to students aged 16 to 19 in over 1,815 IB World Schools worldwide; over 0.5 million graduates since 1970; the DP programme began in 1968

For further information about Mulgrave’s three IB programmes, please contact:

Mrs Stella Ablett, Assistant Head, Academics: sablett@mulgrave.com
Mr Eddie de Beer, Assistant Head of School: edebeer@mulgrave.com
Ms Tish Jolley, PYP Coordinator:   tjolley@mulgrave.com
Mr OB Sealey, MYP Coordinator:   osealey@mulgrave.com
Mrs Isobel Willard, DP Coordinator:   iwillard@mulgrave.com