INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE (IB)

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The International Baccalaureate (IB) is a global leader in international education— developing inquiring, knowlegeable, confident, and caring young people. Our programmes empower school-aged students to take ownership in their own learning and help them develope future-ready skills to make a difference and thrive in a world that changes fast.

The IB Primary Years Programme (PYP) nurtures and develops young students as caring, active participants in a lifelong journey of learning. The PYP offers an inquiry-based, transdisciplinary curriculum framework that builds conceptual understanding. It is a student-centered approach to education for children. The PYP is an example of best educational practice globally, responding to the challenges and opportunities facing young students in our rapidly changing world.

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IB Middle Years Programme (MYP) logo representing international secondary education framework

The International Baccalaureate is a global leader in international education— developing inquiring, knowlegeable, confident, and caring young people. Our programmes empower school-aged students to take ownership in their own learning and help them develope future-ready skills to make a difference and thrive in a world that changes fast.

The IB Middle Years Programme (MYP) is a challenging framework that encourages students aged 11-16 to make practical connections between their studies and the real world.

The programme empowers adolescent learners to think for themselves, explore and design new solutions to complex problems, and understand their own role in global contexts.

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Mission Statement

国际文凭组织使命宣言

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.

  • 国际文凭组织旨在培养勤于探究、知识渊博、富有爱心的年轻人，使他们通过跨文化的理解与尊重，帮助创建一个更加美好、更加和平的世界。

  • 为实现这一目标，国际文凭组织与学校、政府及国际组织合作，开发具有挑战性的国际教育课程和严格的评估体系。

  • 这些课程鼓励世界各地的学生成为积极进取、富有同情心、终身学习的人，并理解：他人即使与自己存在差异，也同样可能是正确的。

Multicultural Learning Community

We welcome students from diverse backgrounds, fostering cultural exchange and inclusivity. Our language and culture program—covering Filipino, English, and Chinese—equips students with multilingual skills and a global perspective.

Environmental Stewardship

Sustainability is a key part of our educational mission. As early as toddler level, eco-consciousness is integrated into the curriculum and woven into daily routines, fostering responsible habits and a lasting respect for the environment.

Cultivating the Leaders of Tomorrow

Our learner-centered approach empowers students to take charge of their education, encouraging exploration, curiosity, and leadership. It develops confident, creative, and resilient thinkers with a global mindset.

LEARNER PROFILE ATTRIBUTES

The IB Primary Years Programme nurtures the holistic development of every child. This is reflected in our students through the Learner Profile Attributes, which are cultivated through inquiry-based learning and reinforced both inside and beyond the classroom.

Students actively exploring ideas, asking questions, and engaging in the process of inquiry-based learning.
We nurture curiosity and a lifelong love of learning, developing the skills to explore, question, and research independently.
Students engaging with diverse subjects and applying interdisciplinary knowledge to real-world situations.
We build deep understanding across a broad range of disciplines, engaging with ideas that have local and global significance.
Students analyzing problems, thinking critically, and making reasoned decisions in collaborative and independent learning.
We apply critical and creative thinking to analyze complex situations and take responsible, reasoned action.
Students confidently expressing ideas and collaborating effectively through a variety of communication methods.
Communicators – Sharing ideas clearly and working collaboratively with others.
Students demonstrating integrity, honesty, and a strong sense of fairness and responsibility in their actions.
We act with integrity and honesty, taking responsibility for our actions and striving to do what is right.
Students embracing diverse perspectives, cultures, and ideas with curiosity and respect.
We appreciate our own cultures while respecting the values and perspectives of others, seeking to grow through understanding.
Students showing empathy, compassion, and a commitment to helping others and the environment.
We demonstrate empathy, compassion, and a commitment to service, making a positive difference in the lives of others and the world around us.
Students confidently exploring new ideas, challenges, and unfamiliar situations with courage and resilience.
We approach new experiences with confidence and resilience, embracing challenges and learning from uncertainty.
Students maintaining a healthy balance between academics, extracurricular activities, and personal well-being.
We understand the importance of intellectual, physical, and emotional well-being to achieve harmony in our lives.
Students thoughtfully evaluating their learning experiences and personal growth to make informed improvements.
We thoughtfully consider our learning and experiences, recognizing our strengths and areas for growth.

CKS College Southmont is a candidate school for the PYP and MYP. This is a school that share a
common philosophy—a commitment to high quality, challenging, international
education that CKS College believes is important for our students.