The International Baccalaureate Programme at La Citadelle aims to develop inquiring,

At La Citadelle International Academy of Arts & Science, our partnership with the International Baccalaureate (IB) World School Organization brings the renowned IB Middle Years Programme (IB-MYP) to our students from Grade 6 to Level II (Grade 10). This program aligns with La Citadelle’s philosophy of holistic education, offering an interdisciplinary approach that integrates traditional subjects with real-world applications. The IB-MYP is designed to deepen students’ understanding and foster critical thinking, reflective inquiry, and intercultural awareness, all key elements of our educational values.

La Citadelle’s enriched curriculum is enhanced by the IB-MYP framework, which encourages students to connect learning across subjects like English, French, Mathematics, Sciences, and the Arts, mirroring our commitment to developing well-rounded individuals. Central to this approach is the program’s focus on global citizenship and intercultural understanding, ensuring students are not only academically prepared but also equipped to be compassionate, responsible citizens in an increasingly interconnected world.

Through the IB-MYP, students also build language proficiency, with La Citadelle offering both English and French as first languages, giving them a competitive edge in bilingual communication. The program culminates in the Personal Project in Level II, where students showcase their individuality, creativity, and global perspective.

At La Citadelle, the IB-MYP mirrors our commitment to nurturing students’ critical thinking, intercultural understanding, and global citizenship, making our educational experience truly exceptional.

Students learn best when their learning experiences have context and are connected to their lives and their experience of the world that they have experienced. Using global contexts, IB-MYP students develop an understanding of their common humanity and shared guardianship of the planet through developmentally appropriate explorations of:

  • Identities and relationships
  • Personal and cultural identity
  • Orientations in space and time
  • Scientific and technical innovation
  • Fairness and development
  • Globalization and sustainability

At La Citadelle, IB-MYP Students

  • Are motivated and demonstrate intellectual energy and curiosity;
  • Accept challenges and demonstrate personal initiative;
  • Are able to learn independently, while demonstrating academic potential, above-average standing and a range of interests;
  • Display an excellent command of spoken and written language with a commitment to second language learning;
  • Are actively involved and demonstrate a willingness to take a leadership role;
  • Have a global perspective and demonstrate an appreciation of and sensitivity to other cultures and perspectives

By the end of their study in Level II, IB-MYP student are required to complete a significant piece of work produced independently. This Personal Project must provide evidence of the student’s understanding of the IB-MYP Global Contexts through a written reflection piece. Successful completion of all course work and the Personal Project are part of the requirements to obtain the IB-MYP Diploma.

All evaluations in all subjects are criterion-referenced so that student performance is measured against well-defined levels of achievement consistent from one evalua­tion to another. Grades reflect attainment of knowledge and skills relative to a set of standards equally applied.

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