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IB program takes well-rounded approach to education
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THE prospect of an intensive two years in YCIS Century Park’s International Baccalaureate (IB) program is exciting and a bit overwhelming for our group of Year 12 students. Feeling quite capable after our success in IGCSE, we’re starting to realize what new roles we’ve been elevated to as student learners.
Our first impressions of IB came in the form of advice from the upper classes about the demanding workload. However, very quickly this idea of rote learning changed. Immediately we realized how IB transcends just “knowing” facts and skills to analyzing, evaluating, and putting forth further questions — a way of learning well reinforced in our Theory of Knowledge class. Our new challenge involves reaching a level where we organize our own study and initiate our own learning.
And it is more than just academics. IB students are also obligated to complete 150 hours of “Creativity, Action and Service” activities, write a 4,000-word extended essay, and show leadership skills as the “elders” of the school. Although it may sound like a heavy workload, we see it as opportunities to diversify learning and enrich our school experience. We now can play sports, practice arts, drama, music, and engage in charity projects with the mindset we are completing our diploma and becoming actively involved in the community.
It will take more than just individual determination — we will become each other’s partners, supporters, and mentors. I am confident that after these 21 months, we’ll have more than a number out of 45 — we’ll have friendships, memories, and the skills we need to succeed in life.
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