The International Baccalaureate Diploma Program (IBDP) is currently one of the most prestigious university preparatory programs that is challenging and practical for international students. Successful completion can also result in a ‘travel ticket’ that shortens the distance to students’ dreams of studying abroad in countries such as the United Kingdom, USA, Canada or Australia.
What is the international Baccalaureate Diploma Program (IBDP)
The IBDP is designed for students from ages 16-19, to help them experience an international quality education focusing on 4 aspects: Intellectual development., Physical development, Social development, and Soft skills; to improve students’ learning and working capacity in an international environment.
The International Baccalaureate Diploma Program is currently licensed to teach schools across 140 countries, through rigorous testing and evaluation processes designed by the IBO. In particular, WASS is honoured to become one of thirteen international schools in Vietnam that meets the standards and is accredited to officially teach the IBDP in the school year of 2020 – 2021. Learn more about the content of the IBDP that is taught at WASS.
Read more: Essential informations about the International Baccalaureate Diploma Program (IBDP)
The IBDP is recognised all over the world
In recent years, the economy in many countries has grown rapidly, leading to the volume of students studying abroad increasing. However, in order to easily integrate into the international environment, it is necessary for students to be fully prepared in terms of knowledge and skills before they commence university life. In many countries, students start learning foreign languages from preschool until the completion of their senior secondary studies.
Globalization of the world has made international education more valuable. Education programs such as IBDP are seen as a “passport” for the process of becoming a global citizen and accessing advanced education. Thanks to this practical study program as well as its global curriculum, the perspectives of students studying the IBDP will broaden as they understand and appreciate cultural values, which will bring added confidence for students in their own educational journey.
The door to the international world-class universities
The globalised nature of the world, results in employers searching the world for future employees. The content of the IBDP is designed based on these requirements. In addition, soft skills such as critical thinking, time management, presentation and communication, international mindedness and researching are part of the curriculum These are skills that are highly sought and evaluated by the Admissions Council of universities, which are important factors that contribute to the success of studying at university and students’ future careers. (Reference source)
Therefore, a student that successfully graduates from the IBDP not only is qualified to attend international universities all, but will also have the attributes to apply to famous international universities such as Harvard, Yale, MIT in USA or Oxford, Cambridge from the UK.
Referencing list of international universities that recognise the IBDP are here
Although the IBDP brings certain challenges to high school students, the experiences and skills gained will support students in their preparation to study abroad.
Additional information about the International Baccalaureate Diploma Program:
https://www.ibo.org/programmes/diploma-programme/
Refer to the list of schools that licensed to teach the IBDP in Vietnam here
Parents and students who wish to study the International Baccalaureate Diploma Program please contact the school office at 028 7109 5077 or email: office@wass.local
