Today’s successful student is prepared for a globalized world, one that is interconnected and reliant on critical thinking skills and has a sense of international-mindedness.  The IB Diploma Program addresses that need through an academically challenging and balanced program of education with final examinations to prepare students to succeed at the next learning level and beyond. The IB Program has been in existence since the 1960's. It is recognized and respected by the world’s leading universities. The IB Program:

• Balances subject breadth and depth, and considers the nature of knowledge across disciplines through the unique theory of knowledge course;
• Encourages international-mindedness in IB students, with a four-year foreign language requirement;
• Emphasizes the development of the whole student--physically, intellectually and ethically; and
• Has a reputation for rigorous external assessment with published global standards, a qualification welcomed by universities worldwide.

For an in depth description of the IB Program, please visit http://ibo.org.

The IB Program at Nease

Nease’s IB Diploma Program was established in 1996, and is one of 77 IB programs in Florida.   To date, nearly 1,000 students have successfully completed the IB Program.  In the spring of 8th grade, interested students apply to Nease’s Pre-IB Program for 9th and 10th grade.  In the spring of 10th grade, students apply for the two-year IB Diploma Program for 11th and 12th grades. Admission draws from the entire county.  Students attend Pre-IB and  IB classes with other IB students and elective classes with classmates from throughout the student body.   Additionally, Nease offers an extensive Advanced Placement (AP) program.  IB students take many AP classes both as part of the IB Diploma Program curriculum and as electives. IB students take both AP and IB exams, enabling them to earn many hours of college credit.

The IB Program is interested in developing not just intellectual skills, but also the personal skills necessary to live in a globalized world.  The IB Program includes a component known as "CAS" which requires students to become involved in Creative, Action and Service activities. These activities enhance each student's  personal and interpersonal development.  At Nease, IB students are involved in almost every school sport, performing arts program, club and honor organization,  and often serve in leadership roles. Nease IB students have won many awards and recognitions throughout their high school careers, and are consistently are accepted by  top universities and colleges.