

International Baccalaureate Programs
What is an IB World School?
IB World Schools share a common philosophy—a commitment to improve the teaching and learning of a diverse and inclusive community of students by delivering challenging, high quality Programs of international education that share a powerful vision.
The International Baccalaureate aims to develop inquiring, knowledgeable and caring young people who help to create a better and more peaceful world through intercultural understanding and respect. To this end the organization works with schools, governments and international organizations to develop challenging programs of international education and rigorous assessment. These programs encourage students across the world to become active, compassionate, and lifelong learners who understand that other people, with their differences, can also be right.
Only schools authorized by the International Baccalaureate can offer any of its four academic programs: the Primary Years Program (PYP), the Middle Years Program (MYP), the Diploma Program or the Career-related Program (CP). Candidate status gives no guarantee that authorization will be granted. For further information about the IB and its programs, visit www.ibo.org
¿Qué son Los Colegios del Mundo del IB?
Los Colegios del Mundo del IB tienen una filosofía común que se basa en el compromiso de mejorar la enseñanza y el aprendizaje de una comunidad de alumnos diversa e inclusiva mediante la impartición de programas de educación internacional de alta calidad que comparten una poderosa visión.
IB El Bachillerato Internacional tiene como meta formar jóvenes solidarios, informados y ávidos de conocimiento, capaces de contribuir a crear un mundo mejor y más pacífico, en el marco del entendimiento mutuo y el respeto intercultural. En pos de este objetivo, la organización colabora con establecimientos escolares, gobiernos y organizaciones internacionales para crear y desarrollar programas de educación internacional exigentes y métodos de evaluación rigurosos. Estos programas alientan a estudiantes del mundo entero a adoptar una actitud activa de aprendizaje durante toda su vida, a ser compasivos y a entender que otras personas, con sus diferencias, también pueden estar en lo cierto.
Solo los colegios autorizados por el Bachillerato Internacional pueden ofrecer cualquiera de sus cuatro programas académicos: el Programa de la Escuela Primaria (PEP), el Programa de los Años Intermedios (PAI), el Programa del Diploma (PD) o el Certificado de Estudios con Orientación Profesional del IB (COPIB). El estatus de solicitante no garantiza la obtención de la autorización. Para obtener más información sobre el IB y sus programas, visite www.ibo.org.
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Exciting News
North Salem High School Authorized as an International Baccalaureate (IB) World School
North Salem High School has become the newest member of an ever-growing global community of 5,400 schools offering the International Baccalaureate (IB) in 158 different countries. North Salem will be the 20th school in Oregon providing the IB Diploma Program (DP) and only the 3rd providing the IB Career-related Program (CP); North is the first to offer both the DP and CP in Salem-Keizer.
Dr. Chad Towe, principal of North Salem High School says, “North Salem High School is well prepared and perfectly suited to usher in this new era as we join a group of schools that deliver a challenging, rewarding, and accessible international education. The recent authorization for both the IB Diploma Program and Career-related Program marks a significant moment worth celebrating with the students who will benefit from an IB education, and our entire school-community, who all have much to be proud.”
IB DP and CP previous Coordinator Michael Simental says, “The North community has long been committed to ensuring all students have access to a rigorous and equitable education. Neither the DP nor the CP are ‘elite’ programs intended only for the most gifted. All students are encouraged, supported, and welcomed.”
Superintendent Christy Perry says, “This achievement represents North’s commitment to high standards and creating an environment where students are encouraged and supported to become caring, reflective, and principled international thinkers and communicators. I know the North staff has prepared for this accomplishment and students will mark this occasion for years to come; the entire community will rise to meet these opportunities from our foundation of shared excellence.”
Students are now encouraged to forecast for the IB Diploma Program and IB Career-related Program for the 2021-22 school year; the first cohort will begin their studies in the Fall. Any parent or student interested in learning more about North’s IB Program should reach out to North’s IB Coordinator, Amy Green.
The IB Diploma Program
The IB Diploma Program (DP) is a two-year international education program that prepares students age 16–19 years for success going into, and throughout, university. The DP offers a holistic approach to teaching and learning with a keen focus on developing intercultural awareness. Students learn to explore and understand the world around them through inquiry, critical thinking and open-mindedness.
Benefits of The IB Diploma Program (DP)
- a challenging academic curriculum that serves as outstanding preparation for university and higher education
- a student-centered approach to teaching, focused on developing students intellectually, emotionally, physically and socially, as opposed to preparation for test-taking only
- a focus on international-mindedness, compassion, and understanding intercultural differences
- respected, reliable and world-renowned academic preparation
- universities regularly cite DP students as the best prepared for higher education.
- DP graduates excel at university and often begin their studies with advanced standing
El Programa del Diploma (PD)
El Programa del Diploma (PD) es un programa de educación internacional de dos años de duración que prepara a los alumnos de entre 16 y 19 años para acceder a la universidad y cursar programas universitarios con éxito. El PD ofrece un enfoque holístico de la enseñanza y el aprendizaje, prestando especial atención al desarrollo de la conciencia intercultural. Los alumnos aprenden a explorar y comprender el mundo que los rodea mediante la indagación, el pensamiento crítico y una mentalidad abierta.
Beneficios del Programa del Diploma
- Un currículo académico exigente que supone una preparación excelente para la universidad y la educación superior
- Un enfoque de enseñanza centrado en el alumno, que se basa principalmente en su desarrollo intelectual, emocional, físico y social, en lugar de únicamente en su preparación para la realización de exámenes
- Un énfasis en la mentalidad internacional, la compasión y la comprensión de las diferencias interculturales
- Una preparación académica respetada, fiable y de prestigio internacional
- La mejor preparación para la educación superior, en comparación con otros programas, según diversas universidades
- La excelencia de los graduados del PD en la universidad, que a menudo comienzan sus estudios con algunas convalidaciones previas

The IB Career-related Program (CP)
The IB Career-related Program (CP) is for students, age 16–19 years, who wish to focus on career-related learning in the last two years of secondary school. The CP combines the highly regarded and academically challenging courses from the IB Diploma Program (DP) with practical, real-world approaches to learning. All of the elements of the CP help students develop the communication, personal, and academic skills necessary to succeed in a rapidly changing world.
Benefits of CP
- combines academic subjects with professional interests
- encourages critical thinking and creativity in real-world situations
- helps students to effectively work independently and in collaboration with others
- opens new perspectives and a sense of international-mindedness
- develops greater self-confidence and self-awareness through study
Contact
Contact Amy Green (IB DP/CP Coordinator) or Principal Chad R. Towe at 503-399-3241. We are here to answer your questions about the IB Programs.
El Programa de Orientación Profesional (POP)
El Programa de Orientación Profesional (POP) del IB está diseñado para los alumnos de 16 a 19 años que desean centrarse en estudios de formación profesional durante los dos últimos años de educación secundaria. El POP combina los rigurosos cursos del Programa del Diploma (PD) del IB, que gozan de un gran reconocimiento, con unos enfoques del aprendizaje prácticos y aplicados a la vida real. Todos los componentes del POP ayudan a los alumnos a desarrollar las habilidades académicas, personales y de comunicación necesarias para alcanzar el éxito en un mundo en constante cambio.
Beneficios del Programa de Orientación Profesional
- Combina asignaturas académicas con intereses profesionales
- Fomenta el pensamiento crítico y la creatividad en situaciones de la vida real
- Ayuda a los alumnos a trabajar eficazmente de manera independiente y en colaboración con otros
- Genera perspectivas nuevas y un sentido de mentalidad internacional
- Desarrolla en los alumnos una mayor confianza y conciencia de sí mismos a través del studio
Comunicarse
Favor de comunicarse con Amy Green (coordinadora de IB Dp/CP) o con el director de la escuela Chad Towe, Ed. D. al 503-399-3241. Estamos aquí para contestar cualquier pregunta del Programa IB