🌍 International Baccalaureate
IB World School
The Only IB Programme in Loveland
About the IB Programme at LHS
The International Baccalaureate Programme is an internationally recognized and respected set of rigorous academic programmes focused on developing well-rounded, caring, inquiring, and knowledgeable young people. At Loveland High School, we're committed to inspiring our students to excel in IB courses and projects while becoming engaged global citizens.
Our dedicated teachers implement inquiry-based teaching strategies that encourage students to develop the characteristics of the IB Learner Profile, preparing them not just for college, but for life as compassionate, lifelong learners who understand and respect diverse perspectives.
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. 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."
Our IB Programmes
Middle Years Programme (MYP)
Grades 9-10 • Authorized Since 2011
The MYP is a challenging framework that encourages students to make practical connections between their studies and the real world. Students develop critical thinking, communication, and intercultural understanding skills.
Focus: Building strong academic foundations while fostering personal growth and global awareness.
Learn More About MYP →Diploma Programme (DP)
Grades 11-12 • Authorized Since 2007
The DP is a comprehensive two-year curriculum that leads to a qualification recognized by universities worldwide. Students take courses across six subject groups while completing the core components.
Focus: Academic rigor, international-mindedness, and preparation for university success.
Learn More About DP →View LHS DP Information →
Career Programme (CP)
Candidate School
LHS is currently a candidate school for the Career Programme, which combines academic study with career-related learning. This programme addresses the needs of students who want to focus on career pathways.
Focus: Integrating academic excellence with practical career skills and experience.
Learn More About CP →The IB Learner Profile
The IB Learner Profile describes the qualities and characteristics that IB students strive to develop:
Inquirers
Knowledgeable
Thinkers
Communicators
Principled
Open-minded
Caring
Risk-takers
Balanced
Reflective
These attributes represent the ideal towards which all IB schools aspire, focusing on the development of the whole person as an inquiring, knowledgeable, and caring member of local and global communities.
Learn More About the Learner Profile →Why Choose IB?
- Recognized by universities worldwide as excellent preparation
- Potential to earn college credit through DP exam scores
- Advanced standing and course credit at many universities
- Demonstrates academic rigor on college applications
- IB students often receive preferential consideration in admissions
- Critical thinking and problem-solving abilities
- Research and time management skills
- Written and oral communication excellence
- Intercultural understanding and respect
- Self-directed learning and inquiry
- Collaboration and teamwork
- International-mindedness and cultural awareness
- Understanding of global issues and challenges
- Connections with IB students around the world
- Preparation for an interconnected world
- Emphasis on service learning and community engagement
- Dedicated IB-trained teachers committed to student success
- Cohort of motivated, like-minded peers
- Strong academic support systems
- Collaborative learning environment
- Connection to global network of IB schools
Diploma Programme Details
For comprehensive information about the IB Diploma Programme at LHS, including:
- • Course offerings and subject groups
- • Core requirements (TOK, CAS, Extended Essay)
- • Testing fees and college credit information
- • Application and selection process
Questions About IB at LHS?
Connect with our IB coordinators to learn more about the programmes and how to get involved.
Become part of the Red Wolf IB community and join students worldwide in creating a better, more peaceful world!