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International Baccalaureate (IB) at Niwot High

St. Vrain Valley Schools provide an exceptional variety of instructional programming including the International Baccalaureate® (IB). Niwot High School (NHS) has been IB authorized to offer the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IB DP) since 2001, allowing us to support our talented and diverse student body in their commitment to, and pursuit of, academic excellence. IB DP, established in 1968, is a two-year program designed for high school juniors and seniors seeking academic challenge and a world class college readiness. For comprehensive IB information, please visit http://www.ibo.org.

Over the course of the last half century, the IB and the IB Diploma Programme have gained international recognition and the respect of many colleges and universities around the world. Niwot High School and its school community take great pride in our students’ academic accomplishments including consistent outperformance of the world averages on most IB exams and the IB Diploma award rate. Most Niwot High School IB Diploma recipients secure at minimum twenty-four college credits or the equivalent thereof at select colleges and universities. Colorado, among many other states, regulates the recognition of the IB Diploma Programme’s academic rigor and the associated college credit award - see the Colorado House Bill 1108: College Credit for IB Diploma. Most importantly, we admire our students for striving to embrace the IB’s mission of becoming “inquisitive, knowledgeable and caring young people who help to create a better and more peaceful world through intercultural understanding and respect.”

Current eighth grade students who are naturally curious, self-motivated, resilient, mindful and looking for an academic challenge are invited to attend the below listed informational meeting on Nov. 13, and the Open House event on Thursday, Nov. 29. We look forward to meeting you at any of the mentioned opportunities to explore how Niwot High School can best address your needs and interests. The Open Enrollment window for the St. Vrain Valley schools begins on Dec. 3, and closes on Dec. 17, with the desired school’s decision communicated to families by Jan. 17, 2019.

 

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