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www.greenville.k12.sc.us Diploma Program • Concept-based learning that focuses on broad and powerful organizing ideas that have relevance within and across subject areas. • Requires students to study a second language to deepen their understanding of their own cultures and those of others. e International Baccalaureate Diploma Program is a rigorous pre-university course of studies that meets the needs of highly motivated secondary school students. e IB diploma program is designed as a comprehensive two-year curriculum that allows graduates to fulfill requirements of various national education systems. e diploma model incorporates the best elements of diverse worldwide curriculums. Colleges and universities throughout the world recognize the IB Program. Prestigious colleges and universities have traditionally given preference and credit to successful IB students. In past years, IB graduates have earned as many as 60 college credits and/or advanced standing. e official university policies regarding IB can be found on the official IB website, www.ibo.org. Participation and perseverance in the IB Program have earned students many awards and scholarships. e breadth and intensity of the program have prepared students well for college, internships, and a lifetime of learning. Greenville County Schools offers IB diploma programs at four high schools located in different geographic areas of the county, Greer, Travelers Rest, Woodmont and Southside High. For many students enrolling in the IB program is the first time they become part of a peer group with similar goals and abilities. The International Baccalaureate Program is for Students who want to be Challenged. IB is an environment where accelerated learning and academic success is cool. e IB curriculum can take students as far as their desire and abilities can go. It’s possible to complete the freshman year of college through the IB program while still in high school. IB teaches students how to think and how to handle a challenging work load. IB is ideal for students seeking careers in business management, medicine, law, science, engineering, and computer science as well as the arts and humanities. 1-17 INFOLine 864.355.3100 Website www.greenville.k12.sc.us The Schools Channel Charter 190 and UVerse 99 301 E. Camperdown Way Greenville, SC 29601 See Your School Counselor or Scan the QR Code for More Information

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Page 1: International Baccalaureate ProgramThe International Baccalaureate Diploma Program is a rigorous pre-university course of studies that meets the needs of highly motivated secondary

www.greenville.k12.sc.us

Diploma Program• Concept-based learning that

focuses on broad and powerful organizing ideas that have relevance within and across subject areas.

• Requires students to study a second language to deepen their understanding of their own cultures and those of others.

The International Baccalaureate Diploma Program is a rigorous pre-university course of studies that meets the needs of highly motivated secondary school students. The IB diploma program is designed as a comprehensive two-year curriculum that allows graduates to fulfill requirements of various national education systems. The diploma model incorporates the best elements of diverse worldwide curriculums.

Colleges and universities throughout the world recognize the IB Program. Prestigious colleges and universities have traditionally given preference and credit to successful IB students. In past years, IB graduates have earned as many as 60 college credits and/or advanced standing. The official university policies regarding IB can be found on the official IB website, www.ibo.org. Participation and perseverance in the IB Program have earned students many awards and scholarships. The breadth and intensity of the program have prepared students well for college, internships, and a lifetime of learning.

Greenville County Schools offers IB diploma programs at four high schools located in different geographic areas of the county, Greer, Travelers Rest, Woodmont and Southside High. For many students enrolling in the IB program is the first time they become part of a peer group with similar goals and abilities.

The International Baccalaureate Program is for

Students who want to be Challenged.

IB is an environment where accelerated learning and academic success is cool.

The IB curriculum can take students as far as their desire

and abilities can go.

It’s possible to complete the freshman year of college through

the IB program while still in high school.

IB teaches students how to think and how to handle a

challenging work load.

IB is ideal for students seeking careers in business management,

medicine, law, science, engineering, and computer

science as well as the arts and humanities.