International Baccalaureate Career Programme

IBCP Program Description

 

Parents who want the best possible education for their children choose the CP because it:

• 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

Students complete the four core components of the CP and two DP courses. The core consists of service learning, personal and professional skills, language development and a reflective project. In addition, students select a career-related studies that draw all aspects of the CP together. The chosen career-related studies path prepares students for higher education, an internship, apprenticeship, or a position in a designated field of interest.

 

The academic rigor of the Career-related Programme (CP) is built upon the high standards set by the IB's renowned Diploma Programme courses. This blend of academic and professional study creates a programme that is suitable both for students with a particular career interest, and for students who do not yet have a specific career pathway in mind. Exams at the end of each DP courses are assessed in accordance with rigorous international standards. The IB is committed to testing relevant thinking skills by creating meaningful tasks that allow the student to show their understanding of the subject—not just their memory skills. The IB recognizes the importance of examination results as a passport to university, and jobs and provides a worldwide standard which has retained its value and meaning over many years.

 

The career-related studies are offered by the school and aligned with student needs and progress toward further study or direct employment. Each school chooses the career-related studies most suited to local conditions and the needs of its students. The career-related studies must satisfy IB criteria for accreditation, assessment and quality assurance.

Curtis High School offers several career paths for students to follow. Beginning freshman year all of the career paths below continue through senior year culminating in either an assessment or portfolio project that has been guided by an outside organization.

CORE Requirements