International Baccalaureate
The International Baccalaureate® (IB) offers significant benefits to schools.
- High quality programmes of education, which support development of knowledgeable and inquiring students
- Professional development that supports effective educators and collaborative professional learning communities
- A worldwide network of highly respected IB World Schools, working together to share best practice
As a result of their time in the IB, students develop:
- Time management skills and a strong sense of self-motivation
- A keen interest in civic engagement
- Notable academic ability
- Strong research and writing skills
- Critical thinking abilities
- An international outlook
International Baccalaureate, an APS signature program, is designed to provide students the opportunity to explore unique areas of study in preparation for specialized academic and future career opportunities. Students participating in Signature Programs receive targeted instruction that is both rigorous and relevant. This specialized program reflects our district’s commitment to providing quality educational opportunities that will enable students to be successful in 21st century careers with a focus on preparing students for success in higher education and to be active participants in a global society.
IB Mission Statement
The International Baccalaureate® (IB) 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.
IB in APS Facts
- APS has 28 authorized IB World Schools and 37 authorized programmes (traditional and charter).
- APS has more IB World Schools than any other district in Georgia.
- Authorized in 1982, North Atlanta is the oldest Diploma Programme in the Southeast.
- Warren T. Jackson Elementary School is the first IB World School in APS to earn Cognia STEM certification and the second public school in the nation to hold dual certifications in both IB and Cognia STEM.
IB as an APS Signature Program supports the APS Mission Statement of ensuring all students are ready for college, career, and life.
Primary Years Programme (PYP)
Barack and Michelle Obama Elementary
Beecher Hills Elementary
Benteen Elementary
Bolton Academy
Brandon Elementary
Burgess-Peterson Elementary
Cascade Elementary
Continental Colony Elementary
Deerwood Academy
Dunbar Elementary
Fickett Elementary
Garden Hills Elementary
Jackson Elementary
Miles Elementary
Parkside Elementary
Peyton Forest Elementary (Candidate School)
Rivers Elementary
Smith Elementary
Toomer Elementary
West Manor Elementary
Wesley International Academy Charter School
Middle Years Programme (MYP)
Jackson High School
King Middle School
Mays High School
North Atlanta High School
Sutton Middle School
Young Middle School
Atlanta Neighborhood Charter School
Wesley International Charter School
Career-Related Programme (CP)
Jackson High School
Mays High School
North Atlanta High School
Therrell High School
Diploma Programme (DP)
