Six subject areas
A critical thinking course (Theory of Knowledge)
An independent research project (Extended Essay), and
A documented commitment to service and extracurricular involvement (Creativity-Activity-Service, or CAS)

Through careful subject selection, students may tailor their course of studies to meet their needs and interests. Regardless of the subject selection, all students will explore the connections between these six major subject areas and will study each subject through an international perspective.

Assessment of student achievement happens in a variety of ways throughout the course of the two-year program. It includes assessment of student work both by outside examiners, and the students’ own teachers. All assessments undergo careful review or moderation to ensure that a common, international standard is applied equally to the work of students around the world. Each subject area is also in a seven-year cycle of renewal guaranteeing the most relevant high school curriculum anywhere in the world.

The first two years of high school, Ridgeview offers a preparatory IB program (RHS Pre-IB), whose purpose is to foster creative, exploratory thinking, as well as disciplined and structured approaches to learning. Students enter the IB Diploma program in their junior year.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Ridgeview IB?

The IB Diploma Program is a comprehensive and balanced curriculum and assessment system that comprises eight elements:

The IB Program sounds like a lot of extra work. What are the advantages of enrolling in the Ridgeview IB Program?

What preparation do students need in order to be successful in the IB Diploma Program?

I heard that you can’t have a life if you are in IB, is that true?

How many IB exams are there, and when do students take them?

What is the Extended Essay?

What is “Theory of Knowledge”?

What is “CAS”?