IB School, Peru | Colegio Peruano Británico

THE INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE (IB) DIPLOMA PROGRAMME (DP)

One of the leading IB schools in Peru, we teach a comprehensive International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme that nurtures the holistic development of our students. As well as being academically challenging, our IB Diploma instils an international mindset and develops a positive attitude to learning. This makes it the perfect preparation for university education.

OUR IB DIPLOMA PROGRAMME IN LIMA, PERU

The International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme is a demanding but rewarding two-year pre-university programme, which is recognised by the world’s top higher education providers.

The Diploma we offer at our IB school in Peru encompasses a breadth of study areas, as well as the core IB programme. It creates students who are informed and inquisitive, have exceptional subject knowledge, and demonstrate a variety of learning skills. The IB Diploma also places particular emphasis on the development of ‘international mindedness’. This ensures our young people gain a global outlook and strong values.

Our IB Diploma Programme is enriched further by workshops in contemporary dance, music, photography, drawing, and mixed media.

THE IB DIPLOMA SUBJECT GROUPS

Students following the IB Diploma at Colegio Peruano Británico choose six subjects, three of which are taken at Higher Level and three at Standard Level.

We offer a broad choice of subjects, which are divided into six groups. The six International Baccalaureate Diploma subject groups are:

Language and Literature.
Language Acquisition.
Individuals and Societies.
Sciences.
Mathematics.
The Arts.

THE IB DIPLOMA CORE PROGRAMME

In addition to their chosen IB Diploma subjects, your child will also complete the core IB programme. This is designed to broaden their experience and skills.

Theory of Knowledge

The TOK course explores critical thinking and examines the purpose of knowledge, giving students an understanding of how and why we learn.

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Theory of Knowledge

The Theory of Knowledge (TOK) is central to the IB Diploma philosophy, challenging students to reflect on the nature of education, and to consider how and why we learn.

TOK is underpinned by two questions: ‘what do we know?’ and ‘how do we know?’ By discussing these and other important ideas, our students become increasingly aware of their personal and ideological assumptions. They also develop an appreciation for diverse cultural perspectives.

The component encourages students and teachers to:

Critically reflect on different ways of learning and areas of knowledge.
Consider the role and nature of knowledge in their own culture, in the cultures of others, and in the wider world.
Be aware of themselves as thinkers and get acquainted with the complexity of knowledge.
Recognise the need to act responsibly in an increasingly interconnected but uncertain world.

Extended Essay

Our students complete a 4,000-word independent research project focused on a specific subject.

Extended Essay

The Extended Essay is a 4,000-word research project that gives our IB Diploma students the chance to demonstrate their passion, enthusiasm, and intellect in a subject of their choice. It involves a serious personal commitment, supervised by a tutor, with an average of 40 hours spent on an assignment outside of class.

Writing the Extended Essay develops skills including:

Research and communication, such as the use of sources and the concept of academic honesty.
Critical thinking.
Self-management, including meeting deadlines and the ability to reflect.

Creativity, Activity, Service (CAS)

CAS enriches our students’ IB Diploma education at Colegio Peruano Británico, as they complete activities that nurture their skills and support the community.

Creativity, Activity, Service (CAS)

The Creativity, Activity, Service (CAS) component of the IB core programme strengthens our learners’ personal development through first-hand, practical experiences. Over the two-year period of the Diploma at our IB school in Lima, students work on a minimum of two projects, which align with the CAS pillars.

Creativity: The exploration of ideas that lead to a product that’s original, authentic, and demonstrates organisation and planning.
Activity: Physical effort that contributes to a healthy lifestyle, both within and outside of school.
Service: A collaborative and reciprocal commitment with a community in response to an authentic need.

A BREADTH OF TEACHING EXPERIENCE

Our talented International Baccalaureate curriculum educators use their rich experience to help our students build a global perspective of the world. At the forefront of educational innovation, our highly qualified teachers will inspire your child to achieve their goals and earn a place at one of the world’s best universities.

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