The prestigious IB Diploma Programme is recognized as one of the most challenging college-preparatory curricula available and is offered in more than 2,460 schools in 146 countries. Only 802 schools in the United States, of which 11 are in Missouri, offer the IB Diploma Programme.

North Kansas City Schools has the only International Baccalaureate Programme in the Northland.

Students taking IB courses and exams are assured that their courses of study conform to world standards, in addition to state and local standards. Students in the programs should be academically able and motivated, wiling to work for this diploma of distinction and willing to learn and practice time management and study skills.

Those interested in learning more about the IB Diploma Programme, should contact Mitsi Nessa, coordinator of the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme, by phoning (816) 321-5805 or read the International Baccalaureate Diploma guide.

Located at:

North Kansas City High School
620 E. 23rd Avenue
North Kansas City, MO 64116

IBDP/IBCP Guide 2020-21 (PDF)
IB Transfer Request
8th Grade - Statement of Intent

8th Grade Enrollment - School of Business, Leadership and Entrepreneurship (PDF)
8th Grade Enrollment - School of Design, Innovation and Technology (PDF)
8th Grade Enrollment - School of Health and Wellness (PDF)
8th Grade Enrollment - School of Human Services (PDF)

If you are a parent of a current 8th grader who is interested in the IB Program at North Kansas City High School, this 30-minute video (meeting recorded on 1/26/22) will provide you with details around the following:

• What is the International Baccaluareate Program?
• What is the difference between the IBDP and IBCP programs?
• What does a student’s schedule look like?
• What are the benefits of an IB education?
• How do I transfer?

Click here to watch.

Are you a 10th grader or the parent/guardian of a 10th grader interested in IB next year? Watch the video presentation below to learn more about the official IB Programme.

Click Here ---->  10th Grade Parent/Student Information Presentation

North Kansas City School District is pleased to offer the International Baccalaureate Career-related Programme (IBCP). The IBCP is an addition to the district’s established International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP). The IBCP is designed to merge academic and career-related courses and to prepare students for work in the 21^st century. It offers an academic qualification designed to support schools and colleges that offer career-related courses to their students. North Kansas City is currently offering career studies in engineering, biomedial science, and computer science (Project Lead The Way), culinary arts (ProStart) and teaching.

The IBCP provides students the basis for effective collaboration in the workplace, additional training in a career-related field, as well as improved mobility and flexibility in one’s employment. It encourages access to an IB education, skills development, self-reflection, and self-esteem through meaningful academic and career achievements.

Those interested in learning more about the IB Career-related Certificate, should contact Chad Lower, Ph.D., IBCP Coordinator at chad.lower@nkcschools.org, (816) 321-5586. or by reading the International Baccalaureate Diploma guide. 

Mitsi Nessa
IB Diploma Programme Coordinator
(816) 321-5805
mitsi.nessa@nkcschools.org

Chad Lower, Ph.D.
IB Career-related Programme Coordinator
(816) 321-5586
chad.lower@nkcschools.org

Mary Bates
IB Programme Administrative Assistant
(816) 321-4747
mary.bates@nkcschools.org