Anderson IB Application for the Class of 2023
For current Anderson sophomores, all components of the application are due by Monday, February 1, 2021.
Congratulations on your application to IB @ Anderson! If you are intellectually curious, enjoy collaboration, and desire academic rigor - you are in the right place! Please email Ms. Spencer, IB Coordinator @ jill.spencer@austinisd.org if you have questions. Ms. Spencer is always happy to help.
We will be having the IB Experience virtually on Thursday, January 14th at 6:30. This information session will explain the Diploma and Certificate programs available at Anderson. Current Seniors and Juniors will be available to discuss the ins and outs of IB, workload expectations and course load rigor. Information to view the session will be posted in the Announcements in BLEND.
Information needed and requirements to complete your application:
- TWO Teacher Recommendation forms are required. ONE from your current English or History teacher and ONE from your current Math or Science teacher. Please provide the names of two teachers for us to send an electronic letter of recommendation form.
- A student work sample uploaded from a course of your choice. Show us something that you are proud of! You will also be asked to reflect on why you are proud of this particular assignment.
- Thoughtful written response to short answer questions.
The IB Mission Statement: The International Baccalaureate® 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 organization 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. (https://www.ibo.org/about-the-ib/mission/)