JESS has chosen the IB Diploma Programme deliberately, as we believe that it is the system that best suits the educational philosophy and teaching of the school and one which meets the needs and demands of our wider community. Whilst this means that JESS believes that the IB Diploma Programme will benefit the majority of our students, we recognise that it is not necessarily appropriate for all.

Skills
Are you well organised, motivated and determined?
Are you prepared to work hard?
Do you want to develop good research skills and become an independent learner, skills which will be essential both in further education and in the world of work?

Knowledge base
Do you want to keep your options open by studying a broad range of subjects?
Do you want to study some subjects in greater depth? (You can opt to study subjects either at Higher Level or Standard Level and the Extended Essay affords another opportunity for in-depth individual study)

Personally speaking…
Are intercultural understanding and mutual respect important to you?
Would you appreciate living and working in a community of over 30 nationalities?
Do you want to be involved in extracurricular activities and to develop good social skills?
Do you want to be involved in international projects and have the opportunity to participate in school trips abroad?
Do you want to develop as a learner before sitting examinations?
(IB students submit coursework and only sit examinations in May of Year 13)

If so, IBDP is the right course for you!

Click here to read an interesting Telegraph article which compares the IB to A levels.