IB



Student Profile:

The programme encourages students to become:
 * **inquirers—**their natural curiosity has been nurtured and they actively enjoy learning
 * **thinkers**—they exercise initiative in applying thinking skills critically and creatively to solving complex problems
 * **communicators**—they receive and express ideas and information confidently in more than one language
 * **risk-takers—**they approach unfamiliar situations without anxiety and have the confidence to explore new ideas
 * **knowledgeable**—they have explored themes that have global significance and have acquired a critical mass of knowledge
 * **principled**—they have a sound grasp of the principles of moral reasoning and have acquired integrity, honesty and a sense of justice
 * **caring**—they show sensitivity towards the needs and feelings of others, and have a sense of personal commitment to helping others
 * **open-minded**—they respect the values of other individuals and cultures and seek to consider a range of points of view
 * **well-balanced**—they understand the importance of physical and mental balance and personal well-being
 * **reflective**—they give thoughtful consideration to their own learning by constructively analysing their personal strengths and weaknesses.

Student Attitudes:
 * Appreciation: appreciating the wonder and beauty of the world and its people ||
 * Commitment: being committed to their learning, preserving and showing self-discipline and responsibility ||
 * Confidence: feeling confident in their ability as learners, having the courage to take risks, applying what they have learned and making appropriate decisions ||
 * Cooperation: cooperating, collaborating and leading or following as the situation demands ||
 * Creativity: being creative and imaginative in their thinking and in their approach to problems and dilemmas ||
 * Curiosity: being curious about the nature of learning and the world, its people and cultures ||
 * Empathy: imaginatively projecting themselves into another’s situation, in order to understand his/her thoughts, reasoning and emotions ||
 * Enthusiasm: enjoying learning ||
 * Independence: thinking and acting independently, making their own judgments based on reasoned principles and being able to defend their judgments ||
 * Integrity: having integrity and a firm sense of fairness and honesty ||
 * Respect: respecting themselves, others and the world around them ||
 * Tolerance: feeling sensitivity towards differences and diversity in the world and being responsive to the needs of others ||