The IB Learner Profile

1. The IB Learner Profile The aim of all IB programs is to develop internationally minded people who help to create a better and more peaceful world. Common Humanity – Shared Guardianship

2. Who strive to be Inquirers -Develop their natural curiosity - Acquire skills to conduct research -Show independence in learning -Actively enjoy learning and will sustain the love of learning throughout their lives

3. Who strive to be Knowledgeable --Explore concepts and issues that have local and global significance --Acquire in-depth knowledge and develop understanding across a balanced range of disciplines

4. Who strive to be Balanced • Understand the importance of intellectual, emotional, and physical balance to achieve personal well-being for themselves and others

5. Who strive to be Thinkers • Apply thinking skills creatively and critically to recognize and approach complex problems • Make reasoned and ethical decisions

6. Who strive to be Risk-takers --Approach unfamiliar situations with courage and forethought --Explore new roles, ideas, and strategies --Brave and articulate in defending own beliefs

7. Who strive to be Communicators --Understand and express ideas and information confidently and creatively --Communicate in more than one language --Communicate in a variety of modes of communication --Work effectively and willingly in collaboration with others

8. Who strive to be Principled --Act with integrity and honesty --Have a strong sense of fairness, justice, and respect for the individual, groups, and communities --Take responsibility for one’s own actions and the consequences that accompany them

9. Who strive to be Open-minded • Understand and appreciate one’s own culture and personal history • Open to perspectives, values, and traditions of others • Accustomed to seeking and evaluating a range of points of view • Willing to grow from experience

10. Who strive to be Caring --Show empathy, compassion, and respect towards others --Personally committed to service --Act to make a positive difference to the lives of others and the environment

11. Who strive to be Reflective --Give thoughtful consideration to their own learning and experience --Able to assess and understand strengths --Able to assess and understand limitations --Support their own learning and personal development