We are happy to announce that we are pursuing authorisation to become an official International Baccalaureate (IB) World School. We are currently in the candidacy phase, working towards programme commencement in September 2025.
The IB Diploma Programme is an academic programme aimed at students aged 16-19. Its goal is to educate caring and open-minded individuals who can make the world a more peaceful place through international-mindedness and understanding. These are reflected in the IB learner profile, a list of ten attributes that highlight the goals of our education:
• Inquirers
• Knowledgeable
• Thinkers
• Communicators
• Principled
• Open-minded
• Caring
• Risk-takers
• Balanced
• Reflective
Subjects in the Diploma Programme
The Diploma Programme curriculum consists of studies in six subject groups
1. Studies in Language and Literature, also known as Language A (students’ mother tongue)
2. Language Acquisition, also known as Language B (a second or additional language)
3. Individuals and Societies
4. Sciences
5. Mathematics
6. The Arts
In addition, the curriculum includes three interdisciplinary components, intended to develop students’ learning and thinking skills in a wholistic way. We call these components DP core:
• Theory of Knowledge (TOK)
• Creativity, Action, and Service (CAS)
• Extended Essay (EE)
Why choose us?
• International-mindedness: our programme highlights the importance of understanding and valuing other cultures, and learning about the world from different perspectives.
• 21st-century skills: the six subject groups and DP core aim to teach students critical thinking, collaboration, communication, and creativity.
• Academic preparation: the academic rigour of the programme prepares our students for further success in higher education.
SZTE Báthory István Gyakorló Gimnázium is a Candidate School* for the Diploma Programme. This school is pursuing authorization as an IB World School. These are schools that share a common philosophy—a commitment to high quality, challenging, international education that SZTE Báthory István Gyakorló Gimnázium believes is important for our students.
*Only schools authorized by the IB Organization can offer any of its four academic programmes: the Primary Years Programme (PYP), the Middle Years Programme (MYP), the Diploma Programme, or the Career-related Programme (CP). Candidate status gives no guarantee that authorization will be granted. For further information about the IB and its programmes, visit http://www.ibo.org
