The IB Learner Profile represents 10 attributes which are valued by all IB World Schools. The Secondary School at IULT believes these attributes can help individuals to become responsible members of local and global communities.
‘The aim of all IB programmes is to develop internationally minded people who, recognizing their common humanity and shared guardianship of the planet, help to create a better and more peaceful world.’
IB Learners will strive to be:
INQUIRERS: Individuals nurture their curiosity, developing skills for inquiry and research. They learn independently and with others enthusiastically and sustain a love of learning throughout life.
KNOWLEDGEABLE: Individuals develop and use conceptual understanding, exploring knowledge across many disciplines.They engage with issues and ideas both on a local and global scale.
THINKERS: Individuals use critical and creative thinking skills to analyse and take responsible action on complex problems. They use initiative in making ethical decisions.
COMMUNICATORS: Individuals express themselves confidently, creatively and in more than one language. They collaborate effectively, listening to the perspectives of others.
PRINCIPLED: Individuals act with integrity, honesty and respect for the dignity and rights of others, taking responsibility for their own actions and consequences.
OPEN-MINDED: Individuals critically appreciate their own cultures and personal histories, plus the values and traditions of others.
CARING: Individuals show empathy, compassion and respect, in order to make a positive difference in the lives of others and the world as a whole.
RISK-TAKERS: Individuals approach uncertainty with forethought and determination, working independently and cooperatively to explore new ideas, and to be resourceful and resilient in the face of challenges and change.
BALANCED: Individuals understand the importance of balancing different aspects of life -intellectual, physical, and emotional- in order to achieve personal well-being and the well-being of others.
REFLECTIVE: Individuals work to understand their strengths and weaknesses in order to support learning and personal development.