Diploma Programme

The aim of all IB programmes is to develop internationally minded people who, recognizing their common humanity and shared guardianship of the planet, help to create a better and more peaceful world. As an IB Student at the International School of Beaverton, you are expected to strive to demonstrate the following characteristics:

Inquirers

Develop your natural curiosity. Acquire the skills necessary to conduct inquiry and research and show independence in learning. You should actively enjoy learning and this love of learning will be sustained throughout your life.

Knowledgeable

Explore concepts, ideas and issues that have local and global significance. In so doing, you will acquire in- depth knowledge and develop understanding across a broad and balanced range of disciplines.

Thinkers

Exercise initiative in applying thinking skills critically and creatively to recognize and approach complex problems, and make reasoned, ethical decisions.

Open-minded

Seek to understand and appreciate your own culture and personal history, and be open to the perspectives, values and traditions of other individuals and communities. Become accustomed to seeking and evaluating a range of points of view, and be willing to grow from the experience.

Caring

Show empathy, compassion and respect towards the needs and feelings of others. Demonstrate a personal commitment to service, and act to make a positive difference to the lives of others and to the environment. Risk-takers

Approach unfamiliar situations and uncertainty with courage and forethought, and have the independence of spirit to explore new roles, ideas and strategies. Be brave and articulate in defending your beliefs.

Balanced

Seek to understand the importance of intellectual, physical and emotional balance to achieve personal well-being for yourself and others.

Reflective

Give thoughtful consideration to your own learning and experience. Assess and understand your strengths and limitations in order to support your learning and personal development.

Communicators

Seek to understand and express ideas and information confidently and creatively in more than one language and in a variety of modes of communication. Work effectively and willingly in collaboration with others.

Principled

Act with integrity and honesty, with a strong sense of fairness, justice and respect for the dignity of the individual, groups and communities. Take responsibility for your own actions and the consequences that accompany them.