International Baccalaureate (IB) Program
About the International Baccalaureate (IB) Program
Ingraham is a candidate school* for the International Baccalaureate (IB) Career-related Programme and pursuing authorization as an IB World School. IB World Schools share a common philosophy—a commitment to improve the teaching and learning of a diverse and inclusive community of students by delivering challenging, high quality programmes of international education that share a powerful vision.
*Only schools authorized by the International Baccalaureate can offer any of its four academic programmes: the Primary Years Programme (PYP), the Middle Years Programme (MYP), the Diploma Programme or the Career-related Programme (CP). Candidate status gives no guarantee that authorization will be granted.. For further information about the IB and its programmes, visit International Baccalaureate Organization website. All logos © International Baccalaureate Organization 2024
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Ingraham High School an International School, was the first Seattle School to become an authorized International Baccalaureate (IB) World School in 2002. Our aim at Ingraham is to foster a robust learning environment where all members of our school represent the values of the IB learner profile.
Established in 1968, the International Baccalaureate Diploma Program is highly respected by colleges and universities worldwide. As of September 2023, there were over 8,000 programmes being offered worldwide, across over 5,700 schools in 159 countries. Ingraham High School, is one of only 19 public schools and 24 total schools in the state of Washington to offer the IB Diploma Program. This challenging program is designed to prepare students for success beyond high school, especially at university.
The Diploma Programme (DP) curriculum is made up of six subject groups and the DP core, comprising theory of knowledge (TOK), creativity, activity, service (CAS) and the extended essay. To receive the IB Diploma, the students successfully complete the Core components and sit-down exams in May. Students who complete IB exams in the state of Washington may receive college credit.
The IB Diploma Program is open to 11th and 12th grade students who like to learn and are willing to work hard. Ingraham students who do not want to pursue the IB Diploma may also take IB courses and take the exam or not. At Ingraham there is no wrong way to do IB.
Ingraham High School is a candidate school* for the International Baccalaureate Career-related Programme.
IB World Schools share a common philosophy—a commitment to improve the teaching and learning of a diverse and inclusive community of students by delivering challenging, high quality programmes of international education that share a powerful vision.**
*Only schools authorized by the International Baccalaureate can offer any of its four academic programmes: the Primary Years Programme (PYP), the Middle Years Programme (MYP), the Diploma Programme or the Career-related Programme (CP). Candidate status gives no guarantee that authorization will be granted.
**The International Baccalaureate aims to develop inquiring, knowledgeable and caring young people who help to create a better and more peaceful world through intercultural understanding and respect. To this end the organization works with schools, governments and international organizations to develop challenging programmes of international education and rigorous assessment. These programmes encourage students across the world to become active, compassionate and lifelong learners who understand that other people, with their differences, can also be right.
Contact
For further information about our IB program, exam registration materials, and financial aid, please contact:
Laura Turner and Angela Peck
Ingraham IB Coordinators
laturner@seattleschools.org
alpeck@seattleschools.org
Former Ingraham Students in need of IB test scores or copies of certificates should submit a request International Baccalaureate website Ingraham teachers will not be able to assist you. Thanks!