International Baccalaureate Education (IB)

International Baccalaureate, an APS signature program, is designed to provide students the opportunity to explore unique areas of study in preparation for specialized academic and future career opportunities. Students participating in Signature Programs receive targeted instruction that is both rigorous and relevant.  This specialized program reflects our district’s commitment to providing quality educational opportunities that will enable students to be successful in 21st century careers with a focus on preparing students for success in higher education and to be active participants in a global society.  

IB Mission Statement 

The International Baccalaureate® (IB) 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 programmes of international education and rigorous assessment. 
 
These programmes encourage students across the world to become active, compassionate and lifelong learners who understand that other people, with their differences, can also be right. 

IB in APS Facts 

• APS has 28 authorized IB World Schools and 37 authorized programmes (traditional and charter). 
• APS has more IB World Schools than any other district in Georgia. 
• Authorized in 1982, North Atlanta is the oldest Diploma Programme in the Southeast. 
• Warren T. Jackson Elementary School is the first IB World School in APS to earn Cognia STEM certification and the second public school in the nation to hold dual certifications in both IB and Cognia STEM.  

IB as an APS Signature Program supports the APS Mission Statement of ensuring all students are ready for college, career, and life.