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The International Baccalaureate (IB) is a non-profit educational foundation with a mission to focus on the student's development as a global leader. IB helps develop the intellectual, personal, emotional and social skills to live, learn and work in a changing world we live in today.

Wilson High School and El Sereno Middle School are now authorized IB World Schools to offer the Middle Years Programme (Grades 6 -10). The International Baccalaureate offers high quality programs of international education to a worldwide community of schools. There are more than 900,000 IB students in over 140 countries.

"Sapere Aude!" - Dare to be Wise!

- Horace, 20BCE -

IB Programme At WHS: A Brief History

Vision

English Language Arts encourages students to find their “voices” as they collaborate with world literature and complex texts. The study of English further develops their communication skills and cultural expression.  Students reflect rigorous critical-thinking at all levels of literacy from English Learners to students with special needs and to IB “Diploma Programme” participants.

Mission

Our mission is to provide a quality arts and educational experience that is creative and challenging to all students who have an interest or passion for the arts.  The integration of an education which supports the A-G requirements for college admission and a visual and performing arts theme will provide opportunities to increase student engagement and participation, promote the arts as an essential part of life by making connections to student life experiences and global issues, to promote visual and artistic literacy and create a lifelong passion for the arts.

"Day in and day out, I feel like our IB Programme at WHS has pushed me to become a better learner and civil agent. I've learned that being knowledgeable is part of the process to creating change."

- Marleen R. | Class of 2019 -

Why IB: The Benefits Of Our Programme

Choose

If you choose to become part of our IB World School, you will gain access to:

  • high quality programmes of education, which support development of knowledgeable and inquiring students.

  • professional development that supports effective educators and collaborative professional learning communities.

  • a worldwide network of highly respected IB World Schools, working together to share best practice.

Reaching for More

Middle Years Programme: Research shows that students in the IB Primary Years Programme (PYP) and Middle Years Programme (MYP) performed better than non-IB students in a global International Schools’ Assessment study that ran from 2009-2011.

 

Diploma Programme: Further research indicates that Diploma Programme (DP) graduates complete college faster than their peers, feel more prepared for college-level coursework involving research, and are better able to cope with demanding workloads and time-management challenges.

"Although there is a classroom structure, I still feel like I get to be as creative as I want to in my MYP classes. Every class lets me develop my talents and reflect over my challenges in a positive way."

- Michelle B. | Class of 2016 -

IB Learning Experiences: Programmes

Vertical Articulation

The International Baccalaureate® (IB) offers a continuum of international education. The programmes encourage both personal and academic achievement, challenging students to excel in their studies and in their personal development.

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Here at Wilson High School, we offer the following programmes:

  • Middle Years Programme:

    • A challenging framework that encourages students to make practical connections between their studies and the real world, the MYP is inclusive by design; students of all interests and academic abilities can benefit from their participation.​

      • Age Range: 11 - 16​

      • Grades: 9th - 10th

  • Diploma Programme:

    • Research suggests many benefits to choosing the DP. The programme aims to develop students who have excellent breadth and depth of knowledge – students who flourish physically, intellectually, emotionally and ethically.​

      • Age Range: 16 - 19​

      • Grades: 11th - 12th

"Lots and lots of deadlines! Even though it can get stressfull in Yearbook, the things I got to learn how to use like the Yearbook program will help me in my college major of graphic design too."

- George B. | Class of 2016 -

International Mindedness & Civic Agency

Vision

English Language Arts encourages students to find their “voices” as they collaborate with world literature and complex texts. The study of English further develops their communication skills and cultural expression.  Students reflect rigorous critical-thinking at all levels of literacy from English Learners to students with special needs and to IB “Diploma Programme” participants.

Mission

Our mission is to provide a quality arts and educational experience that is creative and challenging to all students who have an interest or passion for the arts.  The integration of an education which supports the A-G requirements for college admission and a visual and performing arts theme will provide opportunities to increase student engagement and participation, promote the arts as an essential part of life by making connections to student life experiences and global issues, to promote visual and artistic literacy and create a lifelong passion for the arts.

"Lots and lots of deadlines! Even though it can get stressfull in Yearbook, the things I got to learn how to use like the Yearbook program will help me in my college major of graphic design too."

- George B. | Class of 2016 -