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IB Programme

The International Baccalaureate Middle Years Programme (MYP)

Grades 6-8

The International Baccalaureate Middle Years Programme (IB MYP) emphasizes communication, international mindedness, and critical thinking through its eight core courses, which are taught through six global contexts. The IB learner profile is the IB mission statement translated into a set of learning outcomes for the 21st century.

2024-25 IB MYP At-A-Glance
2024-25 Parent Guide

Eight Core Courses of the IB MYP

All eighth grade MYP students also complete a yearlong Independent Community Project.

  • Language and Literature (English)
  • Language Acquisition (French, Spanish, Mandarin, and Japanese)
  • Mathematics
  • Sciences
  • Individuals and Societies (Social Studies)
  • Design and Technology
  • Physical and Health Education
  • Arts (Performing or Visual Arts)

Global Contexts

Core Themes of the IB MYP

  • Identities and Relationships
  • Orientation in Space and Time
  • Personal and Cultural Expression
  • Scientific and Technical Innovation
  • Globalization and Sustainability
  • Fairness and Development

The IB Learner Profile

  • Inquirer
  • Knowledgeable
  • Thinkers
  • Communicators
  • Principled
  • Open-minded
  • Caring
  • Risk-takers
  • Balanced
  • Reflective

Official IB Site Links

What is MYP?

MYP Curriculum

How the MYP Works

Key Facts About the MYP

Fast Facts about Gulliver’s MYP students

Year of MYP Authorization

2011

Total Number of MYP Students in Grades 6-8

227

Countries of Birth

11

Total Number of Languages Spoken

15

For more information about Gulliver’s IB MYP Programme, please contact the IB MYP Co-Coordinators, Tiffany Medina at tmedina@gulliverprep.org or Maria Picado at mpicado@gulliverprep.org.

 

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme

Grades 11-12

Gulliver Preparatory School has been an IB World School since 1996 and was the first private school in South Florida to be authorized to offer the IB Diploma Programme (DP).

The DP aims to develop inquiring, knowledgeable, and caring young people in grades 11-12 who help to create a better and more peaceful world through intercultural understanding and respect.

The Gulliver IB Diploma Programme strives to create a learning community that challenges students to higher levels of thinking and performance. The interdisciplinary focus of the programme allows students to see connections and develop a shared mission, goal, and respect within a collaborative setting. The programme offers a world-class education in a private setting, where attention to the individual is paramount.

Over the last 28 years, Gulliver’s IB Diploma Programme pass rate far exceeds global averages – a testament to Gulliver’s commitment to academic distinction.

Gulliver’s DP students emerge from the programme prepared for the demands of college life with a genuine interest in global awareness, as well as 21st-century skills and values for entry into the complex world.

2024-25 IB Profile

The DP Curriculum is comprised of:

Six Subject Groups

  • Language and Literature (English)
  • Language Acquisition (Spanish, French, Italian, and Mandarin)
  • Individuals and Societies (Social Sciences)
  • Sciences
  • Mathematics
  • The Arts

The DP Core

  • Theory of Knowledge (TOK)
  • Extended Essay
  • Creativity, Activity, Service (CAS)

Gulliver’s IB Policies

IB Academic Honesty Policy

IB Assessment Policy

IB Language Policy

IB Special Needs Policy

Official IBO Website

IB Reflections

In their Own Words

Fernanda Aizemberg ‘24

“When deciding whether or not I wanted to take part in the IB Programme, the most important aspect for me was a balance of academic rigor with space for personal growth. It is true that the program is challenging but it is so in a way that allows students, much like it allowed me, to continue exploring non-academic areas of interest at the same time. One of the most transformative aspects of my IB experience has been the open discussions held in English and social science classes. These discussions not only deepened my critical thinking abilities, but also grew my confidence in becoming more outspoken. This is something that I will carry with me into my college years and beyond.

Having moved from Brazil at age nine, I was eager to engage in a more internationally-focused education, one that reflected curricula from around the world. The IB Programme offered me precisely that opportunity, broadening my horizons and exposing me to global perspectives. Finally, working on my extended essay, a final paper all IB students must complete, significantly enhanced my research skills and fueled my passion for learning. Joining the IB Programme has truly instilled in me the qualities of a lifelong learner.”

Stijn Rutten ‘24

“Participating in the IB Programme has had a huge impact on my high school experience but also on me as a person. It has significantly improved my critical thinking and research skills through its rigorous academic demands. Although IB is a lot of work, it has helped me learn how to structure and write high quality research papers, which I am sure will help me in and after college. Another thing I love about IB is that it looks at things from a global perspective. I have lived in six countries throughout my life and this has left me with friends all over the world. It is really cool that I know people in India, Germany, Nigeria, Hong Kong, and the UK that are all part of the same programme as me. Lastly, the main reason I joined IB was because it would help me apply to colleges in the Netherlands and it ended up making the college application process so much easier for me.”

Sara Gelrud ‘24

“Being a part of the IB Programme has taught me new ways of thinking and approaching topics. I’ve enjoyed how interdisciplinary the programme is and its emphasis on writing, which has helped me in my extracurriculars such as The Raider Voice newspaper.”

Sofia Molinari ‘24

“I have been in the IB Programme for two years now, and it has been an exceptional experience. While it embodies a lot of work and requires dedication, the skills and wealth of knowledge I have gained through the rigorous coursework of IB have made me a better student and a more well-rounded individual. My time management has become increasingly more efficient, my writing abilities have improved, and I have become better at analyzing information and forming my own conclusions. The IB Programme has truly helped me grow throughout my academic journey, honing my critical thinking skills and getting me ready for college.”

Dominic Veloso ‘24

“Driven by curiosity, IB has allowed me to explore a wide range of interests, many of which I gained through the IB Programme. Throughout this exploration, the IB curriculum has taught me to write, think, and live in a much more analytical and intellectual way. In addition, it has allowed me to create relationships with other students who have similar values and aspirations inside and outside of the classroom.”

Ella Barras ‘24

“I have absolutely loved being a part of the IB Programme at Gulliver, and feel that it has shaped how I think about the world around me. The extensive amounts of critical thinking prompted in each of our classes has allowed me to draw connections between various global contexts and disciplines. One of the required classes of IB is Theory of Knowledge, where we analyze different areas of knowledge such as arts and mathematics from a philosophical perspective; it has allowed me to better explore how I contextualize and understand information.”

For more information about Gulliver’s International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme,
please contact Harold Ott, Programme Coordinator,
at 305.666.7937 ext. 1597 or hott@gulliverprep.org.

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