a) International Baccalaureate (IB)

The International Baccalaureate system is an international program of study that prepares students for

admission to universities around the world. Thus it is often favored by families who are in the US on assignment

and plan to return to their home country. An increasing number of US schools are being accredited for the IB

programs and an increasing number of US colleges are acknowledging the IB Diploma when assessing students’

college applications. For more information on the IB programs, visit http://www.ibo.org/

There are three types of IB programs that could be offered by schools –

• Grades 1-5 - Primary Years Program or “PYP”

• Grades 6-10 - Middle School level - Middle Years Program or “MYP”

• Grades 11 & 12 - There are two options here –

o “IB Diploma” which is a comprehensive program of study in Grades 11 & 12

o “IB Certificates” where students follow the IB classes & take examinations in individual subjects.

At the High School level, because of the rigor and high standards of the IB courses, it is often seen as an

alternative to AP (Advanced Placement) classes, which are very common across US schools. For a

comparative discussion on both AP and IB, refer Part 3 – Section G of this booklet.

IB Schools - Availability in Indianapolis

The most common program offered in Central Indiana is the IB Diploma (High School program) in Grades 11 and

12. As can be seen in the table below, the PYP (Elementary) program is offered by a number of public schools.

However there are a limited number offering the MYP (Middle School) program. Primary Years Program (PYP) Middle Years

Program (MYP) International Baccalaureate (IB)Diploma and/or Certificate (High School)

PUBLIC SCHOOLS

• Allisonville Elementary School

• Crooked Creek Elementary

• Fox Hill Elementary School

• Greenbriar Elementary School

• John Strange Elementary

• Nora Elementary School

• Spring Mill Elementary School

• Ben Davis High School

• Carmel High School

• Fishers High School

• Lawrence Central High School

• Lawrence North High School

• North Central High School

• Northwest High School

• Pike High School

• Center for Inquiry (CFE) - (3 centers)

[All of PYP and first 3 years of MYP (Grades K-8)]

Gambold Preparatory School (Certification expected in Fall 2014. Grade 9-12 (last 2 years of MYP +2 years of IB Dip)