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International Baccalaureate Philosophy
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Pulaski International School of Chicago is an authorized International Baccalaureate (IB) Primary Years Programme (PYP) and Middle Years Programme (MYP) IB World School.
IB World Schools share a common philosophy—a commitment to improve the teaching and learning of a diverse and inclusive community of students by delivering challenging, high quality programs of international education that share a powerful vision.
Pulaski Mission Statement
Pulaski is a caring community that provides a culture of collaboration, intellectual rigor, civic consciousness, and holistic growth, while embracing the mother tongue and fostering second language acquisition. We are committed to student-centered learning, enhanced by the process of inquiry, action, and reflection with the goal of developing innovative global citizens.
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What is the International Baccalaureate Organization (IBO)?
It is a non‐profit educational foundation established in 1968 in Geneva, Switzerland. The IBO offers three programmes of international education for students aged 3‐19 years old:
- The Diploma Programme at the high school level for grades 9‐12.
- The Middle Years Programme (MYP) for students 11‐16 years old.
- The Primary Years Programme (PYP) for students 3-12 years old.
Currently there are 651,000 IB students and 2,390 authorized schools in 129 countries.
The IBO provides curriculum and assessment development, teacher education, information sessions, electronic networking and other educational services to IB schools.
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Learn More About the IB Programme