The Diploma Program (DP), for students in the 16 to 19-year-old range, is a two-year course of study that prepares students for any university. It is a rigorous but broad and balanced curriculum in which all DP students study languages, a social science, an experimental science, mathematics, and, normally, an arts subject. A ‘Theory of Knowledge” class, unique to IB, challenges students to question the bases of knowledge, to be aware of subjective and ideological biases and to develop the ability to analyze evidence that is expressed in rational argument.

Wherever possible, the disciplines in IB address multiple perspectives and include  international-mindedness. The IB diploma is “recognized,” that is, accepted, by over 2,000 universities in more than 100 countries, including all of North America, Western Europe and Australia. The number of participating universities increases every year. Recipients of the IB diploma enjoy a high rate of acceptance at leading universities. College credit is available for achieving a qualifying score on IB exams at an ever-expanding number of top-rated universities and colleges .

To achieve the IB Diploma, students must test in all IB courses and receive an average 4 out of 7 on the six exams. They must also complete an extended essay and CAS hours (creativity, action and service) over their junior and senior years of high school. Students must also complete a Theory of Knowledge (TOK) class, which examines the worth and problems of knowledge.