The International Baccalaureate Program (IB) is a demanding course of studies designed to provide North American and international students with a high school diploma that is recognized by many universities throughout the world. It grew out of a need for an acceptable curriculum for international schools that would meet the requirements of diverse national systems.
Since its inception in 1963, the program has grown to include more than 1,000 schools and 100,000 candidates from 120 different nationalities who have gained admission to over 600 universities or schools of higher education. It is the preferred graduation status throughout the world.
The International School of Kenya offered courses in this program for the first time in August 1982 and presented its first diploma candidate at the end of the 1983-84 school year. Impressive and consistent examination results testify to ISK's high academic standards. Currently, about half of ISK's graduates complete the IB Diploma.
Students who elect to sit for the diploma must complete six examinations: three at higher level (a two-year sequence) and three at standard level (the majority of which are two-year, others of which are one-year courses). The examinations are given each May, with generally one or two (but not more) of the standard exams taken in the junior year and four to six examinations in the senior year.
The IB program stresses the education of the whole child. The breadth of study in at least five subject disciplines is complemented by a Theory of Knowledge (TOK) course, a philosophical approach to the integration of the primary fields of knowledge. Creativity, Action, and Service (CAS) work is required and ensures the development of the self outside of the classroom setting. The completion of an extended essay (EE) ensures that students can engage in scholarly research and produce a substantial (4,000 words) piece of independent writing.
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