IB Learner Profile

The aim of all IB programmes is to develop internationally minded people who, recognizing their common humanity and shared guardianship of the planet, help to create a better and more peaceful world. As IB learns we strive to be:

Characteristic	Description
PRINCIPLED	We act with integrity, TRUST and honesty, with a strong sense of fairness and justice, and with respect for the dignity and rights of people everywhere. We take responsibility for our actions and their consequences.
RISK-TAKERS	We approach uncertainty with forethought and determination; we practice OUT-REACH independently and cooperatively to explore new ideas and innovative strategies. We are resourceful and resilient in the face of challenges and change.
REFLECTIVE	We thoughtfully consider the world and our own ideas and experience. We work to understand our strengths and weaknesses in order to support our learning and personal GROWTH.
OPEN-MINDED	We critically appreciate our own cultures and personal histories, as well as the values and traditions of others. Striving for EQUITY, we seek and evaluate a range of points of view, and we are willing to grow from the experience.
THINKERS	We use critical and creative thinking skills to analyse and take responsible action on complex problems. We exercise initiative in making reasoned, TRANSPARENCY and ethical decisions.
COMMUNICATORS	We express ourselves confidently and creatively in more than one language and in many ways. We collaborate effectively, HOLDING-SPACE for the perspectives of other individuals and groups.
CARING	We show EMPATHY compassion and RESPECT We have a commitment to service, and we act to make a positive difference in the lives of others and in the world around us.
KNOWLEDGEABLE	We develop and use conceptual understanding, exploring knowledge across a range of disciplines. We engage with issues and ideas that have local and global significance.
BALANCED	We understand the importance of balancing different aspects of our lives—intellectual, physical, (spiritual) and emotional—to achieve well-being for ourselves and others. With transparency, we recognize our interdependence with other people and with the world in which we live.
INQUIRES	We nurture our curiosity, developing skills for inquiry and research. We know how to learn independently and with others. We learn with enthusiasm and sustain our love of learning throughout life.

At Central we do this T.O.G.E.T.H.E.R.