International Baccalaureate | Land School International School

Leading IB School in Salvador, Bahia

IB Continuum Programs in Bahia

Land School, alongside Gurilândia, belongs to a select group of schools worldwide authorized by the International Baccalaureate (IB) organization to offer its prestigious IB Continuum programs. These programs offer rigorous and challenging curricula that prepare students aged 3 to 18 to succeed academically while developing a broad range of skills through a personalized learning experience. An IB education provides a competitive edge for admission to top universities globally and for excelling in leading career fields.

At our IB School in Salvador, Bahia students benefit from the IB Middle Years Program during Middle School, integrating Brazilian mandatory subjects from the National Core Curriculum. In High School, we offer the IB Diploma Program, the gold-standard qualification for university entrance worldwide, where students can tailor their subjects to their university and career goals.

Benefits of the IB Programs

With the IB Continuum programs starting from the Primary Years, students receive a truly 360º education that prepares them for a future filled with academic, professional, and personal successes and opportunities.

IB students typically outperform peers who study under different national or international programs. This is due to the IB's comprehensive curricula, inquiry-based approach, and focus on social, emotional, and academic skills development, equipping students to excel globally.

The IB is recognized by universities and employers in Brazil and internationally for its academic excellence, with the IB Diploma Program qualification being accepted by colleges in Brazil in place of national exams and requirements. Internationally, IB graduates' strong academic achievements and grades can earn them college credits and scholarships.

Why Choose Our IB School in Salvador, Bahia to Study the IB Continuum?

The IB Programs enhance Land School’s education, fostering academic excellence regardless of age or ability level. As an extension of Gurilândia International School, our education has been refined through over 60 years of effective methodologies. Together, our two schools offer the only IB Continuum education in Bahia, with exceptional results.

At our IB school in Salvador, students combine their IB studies with the Brazilian curriculum, receiving a dual preparation for unparalleled success in Brazil and abroad. After completing the IBDP exams in mid-Grade 12, students prepare for the national exams. This ensures they graduate with two highly valued qualifications: the Brazilian Curriculum and the IBDP. During this period, they receive college application guidance, do internships, and engage in service-learning initiatives.

Land School provides a holistic IB education with exceptional, purpose-built facilities and extensive co-curricular programs for students to cultivate their talents, empowering them to reach their full potential and compete globally.

IB Continuum Programs

Our IB Continuum School in Bahia provides a comprehensive, inquiry-based education for children of all abilities, developing motivated, knowledgeable, and globally aware individuals. Each IB program in the Continuum—PYP, MYP, and DP (Primary Years, Middle Years, and Diploma Program)—is designed for specific developmental stages, including age-appropriate assessments and hands-on learning. The IB approach covers a broad spectrum of subjects, promoting exploration within individual disciplines and transdisciplinary areas.

Developing Well-Rounded Students for the 21st Century

The IB Continuum programs are globally renowned for their excellence and innovative approaches. They offer personalized learning experiences tailored to individual interests, nurturing strengths, creativity, and critical thinking, while fostering an environment where students can pursue their passions and develop unique talents.

The IB Continuum programs at Land School (MYP and DP, with PYP offered at Gurilândia) equip students with the knowledge and skillset needed to succeed in an ever-changing world. In all IB programs, students are encouraged to actively engage in learning both inside and outside the classroom. Emphasis is placed on connecting with local and global communities, fostering a holistic educational experience.

The IB Middle Years & Diploma Programs

The MYP emphasizes intellectual challenge and real-world learning, encouraging students to connect their studies with the world around them. Communication, intercultural understanding, and global engagement are prioritized at this stage, as they are crucial for life in the 21st century.

In high school, all our IB students carefully select courses at standard and higher levels that align with their interests and prepare them for success in a rich and nuanced program of study. The Diploma Program is well-recognized by leading universities worldwide and is designed to support students' intellectual, social, emotional, and physical well-being. Over the 18 months of the IB Diploma Program at our school, students refine their academic skills across six subject groups. Additionally, IB Diploma students enhance their research and writing abilities through the Extended Essay and develop as well-rounded individuals through participation in Creativity, Action, and Service (CAS) experiences and projects.

IB Subjects

In our International Baccalaureate school in Salvador, students benefit from subjects focused on 21st-century skills such as Individuals and Societies, Oratory and IB English, Laboratory Sciences, and Mathematics in English for both MYP and DP. They also have the flexibility to choose from a variety of subjects beyond the High and Standard IB Levels, including IB Psychology, IB Film, IB Business, and IB History. Portuguese Higher Level is pre-selected for all.

At Land School, we prioritize our students' interests and tailor the subject options accordingly. Looking ahead, we plan to introduce IB Design, recognizing the talents and curiosity of many of our MYP students in this field. Additionally, as our school continues to expand, we aim to offer a wider array of languages to further enhance our pupils' multilingual skills.

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IBDP Assessment & Grades

In the International Baccalaureate Diploma Program (IBDP), students receive subject grades ranging from 7 to 1, with 7 being the highest. At the end of the program, students are given a grade for each DP course they have taken. A student’s final Diploma result score is calculated by combining the scores for each of the 6 subjects (up to 42 points) and adding up to 3 more points from the Core elements, resulting in a final score out of 45 points.

The diploma is awarded to students who earn at least 24 points, provided they meet certain minimum levels of performance and successfully complete the three core elements of the DP. The Theory of Knowledge (TOK) and Extended Essay (EE) components are individually graded and, together, can contribute up to 3 additional points toward the overall Diploma score. Confirmed participation in Creativity, Action, Service (CAS), the remaining element in the DP core, is a requirement for the award of the diploma, although it does not contribute to the points total.

IB Teachers

Teachers at our IB school in Salvador serve as role models of our values and dedication to excellence. They are fully committed to preparing every student to achieve their unique potential and acquire the skills necessary to thrive in our rapidly changing world.

Moreover, IB teachers engage in continuous professional development through the IB Organization and the Inspired Education Group. This ensures the highest quality education for our students and top-tier preparation for success in their IBDP exams.

IB Learner Profile

Throughout the IB Continuum programs, students develop the skills outlined in the IB learner profile, which comprises ten attributes that inspire and motivate the entire IB community at our school and worldwide. These attributes embody the goals and values of the IB, encouraging students to be inquirers, thinkers, knowledgeable, risk-takers, communicators, principled, balanced, open-minded, caring, and reflective.

The Structure of the IB Continuum Programs at Land School

IB Middle Years Program (MYP)

At Land School, the International Baccalaureate Middle Years Program (IB MYP) spans the four years of Middle School, from Grades 6 to 9. The MYP builds upon the foundational knowledge and skills acquired during the IB Primary Years Program, fostering the development of independent, globally-minded, lifelong learners, and paving the way for the final and more challenging IB Diploma Program.

MYP Study Areas

In the IB MYP Curriculum, there are eight distinct subject areas: Arts, Individuals & Societies, Language & Literature, Language Acquisition, Mathematics, Physical & Health Education, Science, and Design. This approach ensures a holistic education, preparing our students to thrive with a strong foundation of knowledge and skills for the DP. At Land School, these subjects are combined with the mandatory Brazilian curriculum requirements, providing dual preparation to excel in both.

The final year of the MYP serves as preparation for the IB Diploma Program, where subject choices should align with university course aspirations and career goals.

IB Diploma Program (DP)

In High School, students follow the International Baccalaureate Diploma Program (IBDP), widely recognized as the world’s leading pre-university qualification, renowned for its rigorous and challenging curriculum.

The IBDP offers depth and breadth across several subject groups, equipping our senior students with the academic foundation needed for university studies in their chosen fields.

IBDP Subject Groups & Core Elements

In the IB Diploma program, students study subjects from six different subject groups. They select three subjects to study at a Higher Level (HL) and three at a Standard Level (SL). Students receive personalized guidance to choose subjects that align with their university course aspirations and requirements. Portuguese is pre-selected at a Higher Level for all. With the IBDP, they will study:

two modern languages
a humanities or social science subject
an experimental science
mathematics
one of the creative arts or an additional subject from the previous groups.

Additionally, students are required to complete the IBDP Core elements, which consist of Creativity, Activity and Service (CAS), Theory of Knowledge (TOK), and a 4,000-word Extended Essay (EE).

Our IB students are required to take BNCC (Common National Curriculum Framework) subjects to meet the standards set by the Brazilian Ministry of Education. Physics, Chemistry, and Writing classes are conducted in Portuguese, while IB subjects are taught in English.

Learn more about the International Baccalaureate programs at our IB school in Salvador and discover how we can empower your child for lifelong success both nationally and internationally.

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