IB Learner Profile

The IB Learner Profile is the declaration of the IB principles in action. It describes the characteristics and skills that IB students should develop during their years in the IB programmes. The fundamental goal is to shape individuals with an international mindset who, aware of the common condition that unites them as human beings and the shared responsibility to care for the planet, contribute to creating a better and more peaceful world.

It is especially important in early childhood to foster these principles from a very young age. While in the classroom, we consistently celebrate every manifestation of these attributes under positive reinforcement.

The 10 attributes of the IB Learner Profile prepare future generations to be principled, reflective, and responsible citizens. These attributes help children to be curious, critical, communicative, collaborative, creative, responsible, bold, reflective, balanced and open to new ideas. In this way, children will be better equipped to face the challenges of the future and contribute to a better world.

What are the attributes of the Learner Profile?

🔎 Inquirers:

  • Develops curiosity and a love for learning.
  • Encourages the ability to ask questions and seek answers.
  • Promotes research and discovery.

💭 Thinkers:

  • Develops critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
  • Fosters creativity and innovation.
  • Promotes the ability to analyse information and make responsible decisions.

🗨️ Communicators:

  • Develops the ability to express oneself clearly and effectively.
  • Encourages the ability to listen to and understand others.
  • Promotes collaboration and teamwork.

🤝 Principled:

  • Develops the ability to work in teams and collaborate with others.
  • Encourages respect for diversity and inclusion.
  • Promotes the ability to resolve conflicts peacefully.

✨ Knowledgeable:

  • Develops creativity and innovation.
  • Encourages the ability to express oneself in different ways.
  • Promotes the ability to find original solutions to problems.

🤲 Caring:

  • Develops personal and social responsibility.
  • Encourages respect for the environment.
  • Promotes the ability to care for oneself, others, and the planet.

🤸‍♀️ Risk-taker:

  • Develops self-confidence and self-esteem.
  • Encourages the ability to take risks and face challenges.
  • Promotes the ability to persevere through adversity.

❓ Reflective:

  • Develops the ability for self-assessment and continuous learning.
  • Encourages the ability to set goals and make responsible decisions.
  • Promotes the ability to learn from mistakes and experiences.

⚖️ Balanced:

  • Develops the ability to find balance between personal, academic, and extracurricular life.
  • Encourages the ability to manage time and stress.
  • Promotes the ability to maintain a healthy lifestyle.

🌎 Open-minded:

  • Develops openness to new ideas and perspectives.
  • Encourages respect for diversity and inclusion.
  • Promotes the ability to learn from other cultures and experiences.