In April, 2009 VIMSIA became the first and only IB World School in the U.S. Virgin Islands! We received notification from the International Baccalaureate Organization in Geneva that we had been authorized as an IB World School! Our first IB Diplomma Programme class will be graduating in Spring of 2011! In March of 2010, we received our MYP (Middle Years Programme) authorization from the IBO, accrediting that program for grades 7 through 10. We are now one of only 173 schools in the world (IN THE WORLD!) that offers both the MYP and DP programs through the International Baccalaureate Organization. Add the 7th - 12th grade IB authorization to our Montessori accreditation through Association Montessori Internationale for the Primary through Upper Elementary Levels (ages 3 - 12), and we are truly among the most unique schools in the world.
"IB is well known to us for excellent
preparation. Success in an IB programme correlates well with success
at Harvard. We are always pleased to see the credentials of the IB
Diploma Programme on the transcript."
Marilyn McGrath Lewis Director of Admissions "The
International Baccalaureate (IB) provides rigorous academic programs
and assessments and an unwavering commitment to prepare students to be
citizens in an international community. IB is to be commended for its
visionary approach to promoting a more peaceful world by engaging
students, staff and community in a greater awareness of, and
appreciation for, differences between and among the peoples of the
world."Harvard University Visit the IBO website for information - pay special attention to the Diploma Programme and the Middle Years Programme. VIMSIA is not offering the Primary Years Programme (PYP) as we have a very well-established and successful Montessori program in place. |
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