“It pushes a holistic vision of education that emphasizes the student as an interpreter, rather than a recipient.”
As teachers, “it allows us to help our students to become international citizens through an academic program.”
“It’s an opportunity to open frontiers. More than anything, it’s a challenge and an experience different to those you usually have in school.”
“For me, creativity, action and service is meant to prepare you for university and not just studying and being selfish.”
“I enjoy it because it’s rigorous and I get a good education, but at the same time, the creativity, action and service program allows you to learn outside the classroom as well. It encourages you to become a well-rounded person.”
“The world is getting smaller and smaller. We expect our students to travel everywhere in the world when they actually start working. And I think the IB is preparing them for the future they are going to have.”
As teachers, “it allows us to help our students to become international citizens through an academic program.”
In the video below, produced by the International Baccalaureate organization, educators and students alike talk about why they think this innovative program of education — in particular, the IB's Diploma Program — is the right choice for them and their peers. Find out more about Notre Dame's IB program here.
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About Notre Dame Preparatory School and Marist Academy
Notre Dame Preparatory School and Marist Academy is a private, Catholic, independent, coeducational day school located in Oakland County. The school's upper division enrolls students in grades nine through twelve and has been named one of the nation's best 50 Catholic high schools (Acton Institute) four times since 2005. Notre Dame's middle and lower divisions enroll students in jr. kindergarten through grade eight. All three divisions are International Baccalaureate "World Schools." The Marist Fathers and Brothers sponsor NDPMA's Catholic identity and manages its educational program. Notre Dame is accredited by the National Association of Independent Schools, the Independent Schools Association of the Central States and the North Central Association Commission on Accreditation and School Improvement. For more on Notre Dame Preparatory School and Marist Academy, visit the school's home page at www.ndpma.org.