Mercyhurst Prep-IB Mission

IB Mission Statement

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. To this end the organization works with schools, governments and international organizations to develop challenging programs of international education and rigorous assessment. These programs encourage students across the world to become active, compassionate and lifelong learners who understand that other people with their differences, can also be right.

2008-2009 Diploma Recipients

IB Program Requirements

Basic requirements
1. Language A - English
2. Language B - French or Spanish
3. History, Psychology
4. Experimental Sciences (1)
  1. Biology
  2. Chemistry
  3. Physics
5. Mathematics: methods or studies
6. One of the following:
  1. Art/Design
  2. Photography
  3. Music
  4. Drama
  5. A second choice under B, C, or D
  6. Special course designed by MPS:
    1. Religions of the World
    2. Art History
Additional requirements
(diploma candidates only)
1. Course in Theory of Knowledge
2. 4,000 word essay in one of six subject areas
3. Artistic, creative, and social service activity