"CAS" stands for Creativity + Action + Service. Across junior and senior years, diploma candidates plan, participate and reflect about curricular and extra-curricular activities. Such participation is meant to encourage the appreciation of attitudes and values other than one's own, and to enable the student to communicate readily on both a philosophical and practical level.

"TOK" is the Theory of Knowledge course. This course stimulates critical reflection on the knowledge and experiences acquired both inside and outside the classroom; evaluates the bases of knowledge and experience; and develops a personal mode of thought based on critical examination of evidence and argument.

The Extended Essay is a 3,500- to 4,000-word research paper on a topic of the Diploma candidate's choice. Development of this essay is guided by a faculty supervisor.

2024-2025 Agreement

IB Deadlines 24-25.pdf

May 2025 Examination-Schedule.pdf

Differences between AP and IB

IB Learner Profile

Glossary of IB Terms & Abbreviations

IB General Regulations & Policies

FCPS Student Transfer Information

Lang & Lit FAQ 24-25.pdf

"The programme definitely makes me stick out as a scholar. The first two or so years of undergrad felt easy in comparison to senior year! It has allowed me to always think in a global perspective, question what is "known". and observe critically. There's a clear divide between us and AP students. as we seek out more and continue to have open, curious minds!"

-Paola Berrios '20DP, James Madison University

"IB has really strengthened my writing, so I am prepared for college. I get a lot of compliments from professors! I would also say that the IB experience taught me time management skills; I can handle the college workload easily. "

-Phillip Ha '24DP, Yale University

"Besides helping you save money and looking good on your resume, the IB program builds sturdy habits and skills that will serve you well in postsecondary education. The IAs and the EE helped me grasp how to research, synthesize, and analyze information across disciplines, essential skills I continue comfortably applying in my classes. The program's rigor also fosters time management and study skills that make adapting to college life so much easier. Even though I talk about how IB has helped me in an educational setting, I can see myself using these skills beyond school." 

- Lorenzo Gabriel Valerio '24DP, Virginia Commonwealth University

"Going into college I was very nervous about the workload, but in reality, it is very similar to IB. Many students I speak to struggle with the amount of content we are learning, but I feel like the IB prepared me for it."

-Makayla Adams '24DP, University of Virginia