There are currently 15 International Baccalaureate (IB) World Schools in Texas. These schools offer one or more of the four IB programs:
- Primary Years Programme (PYP) for students aged 3-11
- Middle Years Programme (MYP) for students aged 11-16
- Diploma Programme (DP) for students aged 16-19
- Career-related Programme (CP) for students aged 16-19
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Here are some of the benefits of attending an IB school:
- Students develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and communication skills.
- Students become more independent learners.
- Students are better prepared for college and university.
- Students have a greater chance of getting into a top university.
- Students develop a global perspective.
If you are considering sending your child to an IB school, here are some things to keep in mind:
- IB schools are typically more expensive than public schools.
- IB schools may have a more rigorous academic program.
- IB schools may require students to take more standardized tests.
- IB schools may have a more diverse student body.
If you are interested in learning more about IB schools in Texas, here are some resources:
- International Baccalaureate Organization (IBO):
https://www.ibo.org/ - Texas Association of International Baccalaureate Schools (TAIBS):
https://www.texasibschools.org/ - List of IB World Schools in Texas:
https://www.ibo.org/programmes/find-an-ib-school/
I hope this post has been helpful. If you have any questions, please feel free to leave a comment below.
Here are some additional thoughts on the topic of IB schools in Texas:
- I think it is great that the number of IB schools in Texas is increasing. This means that more students have the opportunity to benefit from the IB curriculum.
- I believe that IB schools are a great option for students who are looking for a challenging academic program.
- I think that IB schools can help students develop a global perspective.
- I believe that IB schools can help students become more independent learners.
- I think that IB schools can help students prepare for college and university.
I hope you have enjoyed this lengthy post with a sense of humor. Please let me know if you have any other questions.
P.S. Did you know that there is an IB school in Texas that is located on a ranch? It's called the Milby Ranch School.