IB Learner Profile and Attitudes

One of the components of the IB Primary Years Programme and continuum is to develop internationally minded students who help create a better and more peaceful world.

IB learners strive to be:

Inquirers – develop curiosity and conduct research

Knowledgeable – explore concepts, ideas and issues both locally and globally

Thinkers – apply critical thinking skills

Communicators – express ideas and information confidently and creatively; effectively collaborate with others

Principled – act with integrity and honesty; take responsibility for own actions   and consequences

Open-minded – understand and appreciate their own cultures and personal histories; open to perspectives, values and traditions of other individuals and communities

Caring – show empathy, compassion and respect towards others; commitment to service

Risk-takers – brave in approaching new situations, ideas and strategies

Balanced – achieve intellectual, physical, and emotional well-being

Reflective – assess personal strengths and limitations in learning and development

The IB Primary Years Programme (IB-PYP) is also committed to the development of twelve attitudes of the IB student which promote personal attitudes towards others, the environment, and learning.  The following attitudes contribute to the well-being of the individual and the whole community of learners.

Appreciation
Commitment
Confidence
Cooperation
Creativity
Curiosity
Empathy
Enthusiasm                                
Independence
Integrity
Respect
Tolerance