The IB Learner Profile

The aim of all IB programs is to develop internationally minded people who help to create a better and more peaceful world.

Common Humanity – Shared Guardianship

Who strive to be

Inquirers--Develop their natural curiosity

-- Acquire skills to conduct research

--Show independence in learning

--Actively enjoy learning and will sustain the love of learning throughout their lives

Who strive to be

Knowledgeable--Explore concepts and issues that have local and global significance

--Acquire in-depth knowledge and develop understanding across a balanced range of disciplines

Who strive to be

Thinkers• Apply thinking skills creatively

and critically to recognize and approach complex problems

• Make reasoned and ethical decisions

Who strive to be

Communicators--Understand and express ideas and information confidently and creatively

--Communicate in more than one language

--Communicate in a variety of modes of communication

--Work effectively and willingly in collaboration with others

Who strive to be

Principled --Act with integrity and honesty

--Have a strong sense of fairness, justice, and respect for the individual, groups, and communities

--Take responsibility for one’s own actions and the consequences that accompany them

Who strive to be

Open-minded• Understand and appreciate one’s

own culture and personal history

• Open to perspectives, values, and traditions of others

• Accustomed to seeking and evaluating a range of points of view

• Willing to grow from experience

Who strive to be

Caring--Show empathy, compassion, and respect towards others

--Personally committed to service

--Act to make a positive difference to the lives of others and the environment

Who strive to be

Risk-takers--Approach unfamiliar situations with courage and forethought

--Explore new roles, ideas, and strategies

--Brave and articulate in defending own beliefs

Who strive to be

Balanced• Understand the importance of

intellectual, emotional, and physical balance to achieve personal well-being for themselves and others

Who strive to be

Reflective--Give thoughtful consideration to their own learning and experience

--Able to assess and understand strengths

--Able to assess and understand limitations

--Support their own learning and personal development