Jackson Public Schools
International Baccalaureate
Overview

The International Baccalaureate® Program (IB) is a transdisciplinary program of international education designed to foster the development of the whole child. It is a program of international education designed to help students develop the knowledge, understanding, attitudes and skills necessary to participate actively and responsibly in a changing world. The general objectives of the IB program are to provide students with a balanced education; to facilitate geographic and cultural mobility; to promote international understanding through shared academic experiences.
To learn more about the mission and benefits of an IB education, read "Education for a Better World" (PDF)," a publication of the International Baccalaureate Organization.
