International Baccalaureate (IB)

AT-A-GLANCE

GRADES SERVED: 9-12

LOCATIONS (view disclaimer): Central, Frederick Douglass, Laurel, Parkdale, Suitland

PROGRAM INFO: Advanced Programs

WEBSITE: International Baccalaureate (IB)

SOCIAL MEDIA: @PGCPSAdvancedPrograms | @PGCPSAdvancedP1

TRANSPORTATION:

Transportation is provided for students to the IB boundary school designated by the student’s address listed in our student information system. The links are below.

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You may go to School Finder confirm the IB boundary school for your address.

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION

The International Baccalaureate© (IB) is a non-profit educational foundation founded in 1968. Its mission is to create a better world through a high-quality education. The IB offers four highly respected programs of international education that develop the intellectual, personal, emotional and social skills needed to live, learn, work and succeed in a rapidly globalizing world.

The mission of the International Baccalaureate:

“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.”

Program Features

Opportunity to participate in a cohorted two-year, rigorous program with an interdisciplinary approach to education
Opportunity to earn an International Diploma and receive college credits that are accepted at numerous universities and colleges globally
Opportunity to be assessed with project and performance based learning

Choose this program if your child...

Is interested in challenging themselves academically and pursuing a course of study designed to develop globally minded students
Wants to work alongside other students in a collaborative environment that emphasizes service learning projects that bring about change.
Demonstrates an interest in language learning
Is an independent learner
Wants to challenge knowledge with the Theory of Knowledge course in which students’ reflect upon how we know what we know
Wants to develop their critical and creative thinking skills
Has an interest in expressive and analytical writing

APPLICATION INFO

Who can apply

All students in Grade 8 and Grade 9 who are interested can apply

When to Apply

October 6, 2025 - December 12, 2025

TAG Continuity to the IB Program for High School Students

Continuity to IB Program means that TAG Center students, who successfully completed the criteria below, are eligible to participate in a district IB DP without having to complete an application packet.

Requirements for TAG Continuity

completion of TAG Center Middle School Program;
3.0 unweighted GPA in Core Courses (Grades for all of 7th grade and first quarter of 8th grade in these classes: English, Mathematics, Science, and US History); and
Level 1 of World Language (preferably Spanish, French, or Chinese) and Math 8 Honors or higher.
TAG students who meet these requirements have a guaranteed placement into the preparation phase for the IB DP in 9th and 10th grades.
No continuity exists for formal entry into the IB DP for 11th and 12th grades. An application and interview will be needed at the IB school.

How to Apply

Prince George’s County Public Schools is pleased to offer the International Baccalaureate Diploma Program, an academically challenging and balanced course of study that prepares students for success at college and life beyond.

Students who apply to this highly challenging program should be able to demonstrate

a strong ability, aptitude, and genuine interest in learning;
an intellectual curiosity and self-motivation;
the highest academic and personal integrity; and
an aspiration to become a member of a community of lifelong learners.

These qualities have proven to help students achieve academic success

Completion of Foundations of Algebra in Middle School
Completion of World Language I in middle school;
Minimum grade point average of 3.0 in current English, world language, social studies, science, and mathematics classes;
Attendance in the ninetieth percentile.

A complete application will include

three (3) teacher recommendations
grade reports from seventh and first quarter of eighth grade
documentation of extracurricular activities and student service-learning;
a written personal statement.

Complete the entire application packet and include all documentation for evaluation. Type or print your responses to each section. Please note that the number of seats available for the program is limited and submitting an application is no guarantee of admission. Submit one application per student (either an electronic or paper application).

TAG Continuity and Access to the IB Diploma Program

Students in grade 8 identified as TAG could receive continuity into the IB program without submitting an application if they meet the following criteria:

Continuity to IB Program means that TAG Center students, who successfully completed the criteria below, are eligible to participate in a district IB DP without having to complete an application packet.

Requirements for TAG Continuity
- completion of TAG Center Middle School Program;
- 3.0 unweighted GPA in Core Courses (Grades for all of 7th grade and first quarter of 8th grade in these classes: English, Mathematics, Science, and US History); and
- Level 1 of World Language (preferably Spanish, French, or Chinese) and Math 8 Honors or higher.
- TAG students who meet these requirements have a guaranteed placement into the preparation phase for the IB DP in 9th and 10th grades.
- No continuity exists for formal entry into the IB DP for 11th and 12th grades.

TAG students that do not meet these requirements are encouraged to complete the IB Application.

You may contact the IB Programme program Coordinator, by email at academics.IB@pgcps.org with questions or concerns.

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