International Baccalaureate®

The International Baccalaureate® (IB) Diploma Programme is a globally recognised alternative to the HSC for year 11 and 12 students, specifically geared towards university preparation.

Central West Leadership Academy’s delivery of the IB Diploma Programme for Years 11 and 12 is truly a game-changer for western NSW, providing access to world-class education options right here in Dubbo.

 
 
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Diploma Programme

The Academy has been granted its IB Diploma Programme license to be able to deliver the IB Diploma Programme to Dubbo students starting with our Year 11 cohort for 2023.

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Why IB?

IB programmes aim to do more than other curricula by developing inquiring, knowledgeable and caring young people who are motivated to succeed.

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ATARs

The IB scales to an excellent ATAR and makes for a seamless transition to university.

 

The opportunity for an IB programme literally means a world-class education right here in Dubbo!

The IB difference

 

The IB's programmes are different from other curricula because they:

  • encourage students of all ages to think critically and challenge assumptions

  • develop independently of government and national systems, incorporating quality practice from research and our global community of schools

  • encourage students of all ages to consider both local and global contexts

  • develop multilingual students.

 

 

IB learner profile

 

The IB learner profile is the IB mission statement translated into a set of learning outcomes for the 21st century.

It forms a framework to help all members of the school community learn to respect themselves, others and the world around them.

Each of the IB's programmes is committed to the development of students according to the IB learner profile.

The profile aims to develop learners who are:

  • Inquirers

  • Knowledgeable

  • Thinkers

  • Communicators

  • Principled

  • Open-minded

  • Caring

  • Risk-takers

  • Balanced

  • Reflective

 

 

Introductory videos

The Academy - Why the International Baccalaureate - Video 1

The Academy - Why the International Baccalaureate - Video 3

IB Diploma Programme overview from ibo.org

The Academy - Why the International Baccalaureate - Video 2

The Academy - Why the International Baccalaureate - Video 4

An introduction to the IB Diploma Programme by Principal Mandi Randell