Curriculum OverviewWISS is the only school in Shanghai to follow a complete IB curriculum from Nursery to G12. Running the Primary Years Programme (PYP), the Middle Years Programme (MYP), and the Diploma Programme (DP), WISS provides an entire and unbroken IB curriculum model leading to the most sought after qualification for university entry in the world. WISS also provides a G13 facility for students who need an extra year of academic support before sitting their IB Diploma exams. WISS is an IB World School and as such it has been visited, inspected, and approved by the International Baccalaureate Organization. IB World Schools maintain their high quality through regular professional development of staff, effective delivery of cutting-edge teaching practice, and a rigorous approach to inquiry-based learning. Schools authorized by the IB must put students at the center of everything they do, treat learning holistically from multiple perspectives, emphasize strong communication skills, and promote intercultural awareness. The IB carries out regular evaluations to ensure schools provide a culture of learning in line with international philosophy and goals. IBO mission statementThe International Baccalaureate Organization aims to develop inquiring, knowledgeable and caring young people who help to create a better and more peaceful world through intercultural understanding and respect.
To this end the IBO works with schools, governments and international organizations to develop challenging programmes of international education and rigorous assessment. These programmes encourage students across the world to become active, compassionate and lifelong learners who understand that other people, with their differences, can also be right. Overview of the IBOThe International Baccalaureate Organization is a non-profit educational organization that was established in 1968. It is governed by a 17-member Council of Foundation ,and is funded by fees from IB world schools ,with additional income from workshops and catalogue sales. Donors provide support for development projects that otherwise cannot be implemented from the organization's budget.ProgrammesThe IBO offers three programmes to a wide variety of schools located throughout the world:
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