IB DP

ABOUT THEINTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE DIPLOMA PROGRAMME

As one of the Top IB Schools in Switzerland, our students are able to shape their IB Diploma studies based on their interests thanks to a list of up to 30 subject options.

Their choices, along with the IBDP Core subjects, will enable them to develop the key qualities and character traits of a lifelong learner. In other words to become open-minded, caring individuals, inquirers, independent thinkers, risk-takers and clear communicators.

They will be forced to step outside their comfort zone, and to grow in ways that will serve them well after school, both at university and in the workplace.

WHO IS IT FOR

Students aged 16-18 who would like to obtain the most broadly recognised qualification for university entrance in Switzerland and worldwide

WHAT IS IT

The IB Diploma Programme was set up in the 1960’s as the “Gold Standard” in international education
A holistic bilingual, English or French academic programme based on the study of six disciplines, a theory of knowledge course, an extended essay, and a creativity, action, service component
A course that develops the breadth and depth of each student’s knowledge, and enables them to flourish intellectually, emotionally, ethically and physically

WHAT ARE THE ADVANTAGES

Provides students with a bilingual, English or French diploma that is accepted by universities in Switzerland and across the world
Provides students with a broad range of competencies, the chance to explore their strengths, and excellent preparation for their educational and professional futures
Cultivates independent, internationally-minded students who are capable of taking responsibility for their own learning

Enables students to take action by applying what they learn in the classroom to real world situations
As a non-exclusive school, any student who would like to study our flagship International Baccalaureate Diploma programme may do so. Haut-Lac students have obtained excellent results over the last 4 years, with an impressive average of 34 points (world average: 29.9) and a pass rate of over 96%.