IB Learner profile
The aim of all IB programmes is to develop internationally minded people who, recognizing their commonhumanity and shared guardianship of the planet, help to create a better and more peaceful world.
As IB learners we strive to be:
Inquirers 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.
Knowledgeable 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.
Thinkers We use critical and creative thinking skills to analyse and take responsible action on complex problems. We exercise initiative in making reasoned, ethical decisions.
Communicators We express ourselves confidently and creatively in more thanone language and in many ways. We collaborate effectively, listening carefully to the perspectives of other individuals andgroups.
Principled We act with integrity and honesty, with a strong sense of fairnessand justice, and with respect for the dignity and rights of peopleeverywhere. We take responsibility for our actions and theirconsequences.
Open-minded We critically appreciate our own cultures and personal histories, aswell as the values and traditions of others. We seek and evaluate arange of points of view, and we are willing to grow from the experience.
Caring We show empathy, compassion and respect. We have acommitment to service, and we act to make a positive difference in the lives of others and in the world around us. They show empathy, compassion and respect towards the needs and feelings of others. They have a personal commitment to service, and act to make a positive difference to the lives of others and to the environment.
Risk-takers We approach uncertainty with forethought and determination; we work independently and cooperatively to explore new ideasand innovative strategies. We are resourceful and resilient in the face of challenges and change.
Balanced We understand the importance of balancing different aspects ofour 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.
Reflective 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.