What happens during the IB 5-year review?

This afternoon in our department meetings we kick off our IB self-study. The self-study is an important process that the school undertakes every 5 years. According to the IBO, our responsibility is...

•" to determine our own assessment of the implementation of the program, according to the Program standards, practices, and requirements"
•" to identify major achievements during the period under review and to identify practices that need further development."

We will also be gathering feedback from parents and students before we develop our IB program action plan. This plan will be developed by our HS Advisory Council.


Some of the questions we will be asking ourselves include:

•   Does the school's mission align with the IB Program aims and objectives?
•  What strategies has the school implemented to encourage a higher degree of student participation in  the Diploma Program?
•  Does collaborative planning and reflection address the requirements of the program and match the IB Learner Profile?  
•  Is the written curriculum comprehensive and align with the requirements of the IB program?
•  Does teaching and learning engage students as inquirers and thinkers?
•  Does teaching and learning develop student attitudes and skills that allow for meaningful student action in response to students' own need and those of others? 
• Does the school provide opportunities for students to participate in, and reflect on, the assessment of their work?