IB Learner Profile

We approach uncertainty with forethought and determination; we work independently and cooperatively to explore new ideas and innovative strategies. We are resourceful and resilient in the face of challenges and change.

Do the profile elements change with the students' age?

We show empathy, compassion and respect. We have a commitment to service, and we act to make a positive difference in the lives of others and in the world around us.

We act with integrity and honesty, with a strong sense of fairness and justice, and with respect for the dignity and rights of people everywhere. We take responsibility for our actions and their consequences

We critically appreciate our own cultures and personal histories, as well as the values and traditions of others. We seek and evaluate a range of points of view, and we are willing to grow from the experience.

We show empathy, compassion and respect. We have a commitment to service, and we act to make a positive difference in the lives of others and in the world around us.

We nurture our curiosity, developing skills that help us find information. We know how to learn independently and with others. We learn with enthusiasm and sustain our love of learning throughout life.

Which of these elements is NOT part of the IB profile? Reflective/Committed/Principled/Caring

We use our critical and creative skills to analyse and take responsible action on complex problems. We exercise initiative in making reasoned, ethical decisions.

We thoughtfully consider the world and our own ideas and experience. We work to understand our strengths and weaknesses in order to support our learning and personal development.

We develop and use conceptual understanding, exploring across a range of disciplines. We engage with issues and ideas that have local and global significance.

We express ourselves confidently and creatively in more than one language and in many ways. We collaborate effectively, listening carefully to the perspectives of other individuals and groups.