International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme

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    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 Jane Reed, Ed.D., coordinator of the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme, by phoning (816) 321-5967 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 (PDF)
    8th Grade - Statement of Intent (PDF)
    9th Grade - IB CP Enrollment (PDF)
    9th Grade - IB DP Enrollment (PDF)

     

     

International Baccalaureate Career-related Programme

  • 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 21st 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. 

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