CARLETON COLLEGE is a candidate school for the International Baccalaureate (IB) Primary Years Programme and pursuing authorization as an IB World School.  IB World Schools share a common philosophy a commitment to improve the teaching and learning of a diverse and inclusive community of students by delivering challenging, high quality programmes of international education that share a powerful vision.  Only schools authorized by the International Baccalaureate can offer any of its four academic programmes: the Primary Years Programme (PYP). Candidate status gives no guarantee that authorization will be granted. For further information about the IB and its programmes, visit www.ibo.org Mission Statement from the IB  The International Baccalaureate aims to develop inquiring, knowledgeable and caring young people who help to create a better and more peaceful world through intercultural understanding and respect. To this end the organization works with schools, governments and international organizations to develop challenging programmes of international education and rigorous assessment. These programmes encourage students across the world to become active, compassionate and lifelong learners who understand that other people, with their differences, can also be right.

The International Baccalaureate® (IB) Middle Years Programme (MYP) is high-quality education for students aged 11-16. The Middle School Years Program (MYP) is a five-year student-centered programme that provides students with a challenging framework that motivates them to make connections between their theoretical studies and real world, empowering them with skills and profiles to thrive and make a difference in a rapidly changing world. The programme encourages students to engage through inquiring into concept-driven interdisciplinary learning, which allows them to make important connections among the eight academic disciplines culminating in holistic learning that allows students the chance to analyze complex concepts to develop the habits they need to participate in our increasingly interconnected world and be accountable members of their society. MYP students inquire into significant issues, concepts and ideas on a local, national or global scale. As a result, internationally-minded active learners who are creative, critical and reflective thinkers emerge. Learners in the MYP gain analytical skills that aid in the interpretation and filtering of information, as well as the production of information and the drawing of conclusions.

Carleton College International School offers high school students a structured scholastic curriculum from grade 9 to grade 12. As students move to grades 11 & 12, students can choose their “best fit” individual pathways to university from the wide range of courses available. Our world-renowned curriculum is taught by experienced and dedicated teachers and we offer: International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP) CCIS High School Diploma (US). Advanced Placement (AP) courses The programmes on offer meet the college preparatory needs of our entire student body. This enables us to best prepare each graduate to succeed at the university of their choice. We understand our students as individuals, and motivate them accordingly through well-resourced, professional guidance. The IB Diploma Life in the 21st century requires critical-thinking skills and a sense of international mindedness, something that International Baccalaureate® (IB) Diploma Programme students learn to know and understand. The IB Diploma Programme is designed as an academically- challenging and balanced programme of education, with coursework as well as final examinations that prepares students for success at university and life beyond. The programme is taught over two years and has gained recognition from the world’s leading universities.