“IB Days” are being organized in collaboration between King Faisal Foundation and the International Baccalaureate. Held at King Faisal School on September 12, Dhahran Ahliyya Schools on September 7, and Jeddah Knowledge International School on September 13, the IB Days will provide invaluable insights into the world of IB education, its numerous benefits, and its comprehensive programs in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
This event is part of the cooperation between the Foundation and the International Baccalaureate, which began in 2007. Its first phase starting in 2008 was focused on King Faisal School, with the school serving as a “pilot” for developing and delivering local-specific modules for training for primary school teachers. Its second phase started in 2014 and extended support for the IB Primary Years Program (PYP) and IB Middle Years Program (MYP) so that there can be substantially more programs offered in Arabic throughout the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, developed a network of trainers that can conduct teacher professional development in Saudi Arabia and the Arabic-speaking world, and provided support for existing IB Diploma Program (DP) students in Arabic. Over SAR 9 million ($2.5 million) has been invested by the King Faisal Foundation in this project.
The information sessions come within King Faisal Foundation’s efforts and contributions to the development of the educational system in the Kingdom. These efforts are also in line with a key component of the Kingdom’s ambitious Vision 2030 outlining the need to close the gap between educational outputs and job market demands, develop general education, and guide students towards career options and professional development.
The International Baccalaureate Organization (IB) is one of the leading international educational organizations in the world offering academic programs for students aged 3 to 19. By developing intellectual and scientific curiosity, the IB fosters knowledge and culture among students, enabling them to develop important skills for the future.
The International Baccalaureate programs hold an intrinsic role in developing students’ analytical and critical thinking skills in addition to fostering their personalities through providing them with a good understanding of research tools, encouraging them to serve the community, cultivating a deep sense of intellectual passion and curiosity among them, and enhancing their openness to different cultures. These programs also provide a holistic and globally minded learning experience preparing students with skills that extend far beyond the classroom so that they can become informed and educated citizens, committed to contributing meaningfully to society, equipped with the awareness to address harmful ideas and ideologies, and ready to embrace the opportunities of an ever-evolving landscape.
The IB Days aim to provide a unique opportunity to gain deeper insights into the successful implementation of IB programs within the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, and to learn about IB Education, where comprehensive information will be presented on its programs, including the Primary Years Program (PYP), the Middle Years Program (MYP) the Diploma Program (DP) and the Career-related Program (CP). Several aspects and benefits of this global education system will be discussed, as well as the steps involved in becoming an IB world school.
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