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How we embraced the IB Learner Profile, and access and equity for all (Part I) | IB Community Blog

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How we embraced the IB Learner Profile, and access and equity for all (Part II) | IB Community Blog

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The IB learner profile in action: A mindful journey of pre-schoolers | IB Community Blog

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This article depicts the mindfulness journey a preschool class took to develop and learn effectively as part of an inclusive and balanced Primary Years Programme (PYP) learning community.

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Having said all this, the IB does reflect some of these values. If I asked you to think of how the IB delivers a holistic education, you may first think of the IB learner profile.

However, I would argue that the aspects of the IB which have the greatest effect on us are those which you will not find on the posters, diagrams and brochures that your school has plastered all over the campus.

Think of the time you had three assignments due on the same day, all of which you successfully completed because you had become better at planning and stress management.

Think of the CAS activity in which you were interacted with somebody in the community who may have been from a different upbringing, culture or generation.

Think of the time you were placed in a group project with someone whose personality clashed with yours where you made a conscious decision to be professional, cooperative and conscientious with the task at hand.

Think of the time you contributed to a discussion by critically analysing the learning content and expressing an unorthodox idea that nobody else had thought of.

None of this was taught to you. You may have been told about these traits and that you should demonstrate them. But, just as TOK tells us that 'knowledge cannot be taught', these skills did not become skills until you executed the action and reflected on the outcome.

The above scenarios were from my personal experience. Five years after matriculating, I can assure you that these lessons still apply to my life inside and outside of university.

Life is a desert island. What will you take with you?

So, I encourage you to continue developing yourself as a person and to develop a conscious thirst for those life skills. If school has any purpose at all, it is to equip you with some of the tools that you will need in order to lead a fulfilling life. It becomes your job to hone, perfect and share these tools, which will always be relevant, whether you're in university, at work or on a desert island.

Because, at the end of the day, if a student can achieve top grades, speak four languages or skip a year level, but cannot manage their emotions, practice conflict resolution or care for others, none of that other stuff is really going to matter.

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What to bring to a desert island-#1. The learner profile

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Having said all this, the IB does reflect some of these values. If I asked you to think of how the IB delivers a holistic education, you may first think of the IB learner profile.

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Integrating AI with the IB learner profile | IB Community Blog

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The accelerated adoption of artificial intelligence, generative AI, and large language models and their widespread implementation across platforms, has grabbed our attention.

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Living the IB Learner Profile: one school’s commitment to Ukrainian refugees in Poland | IB Community Blog

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When Russia invaded Ukraine at the end of February, we were on a school break. When we returned to school a few days later, thousands of refugees were already crossing the border into Poland. Within three weeks, news outlets were reporting that over 2.5 million people had crossed into Poland. Most of these people were women and children that had left their homes suddenly and with urgency. They came with only what they could carry—a suitcase, a backpack, or even just a few canvas bags.

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Students aren't leaving the IB Learner Profile at the door when class finishes; they are applying the attributes at home too, as they explain to IB World magazine
As an IB educator, what you teach students extends far beyond the classroom. Inspired and motivated by the IB Learner Profile, you help create a more peaceful, internationally-minded society by developing responsible, lifelong learners.

And it's not without merit - students exemplify these attributes at home in many different ways, from ensuring a healthy school-life balance to improving their sports abilities. Below, students from different IB programmes share how the IB Learner Profile shapes their everyday lives:

Inquirers
Alex Little, PYP student, Addison Starr, 3rd grade, International School of Texas (PYP Candidate School), US Elliott Lindner, PYP student, Beijing BISS International School, Beijing Allisonville Elementary School, Indianapolis, US

I have natural curiosity; I love learning and I ask so many questions because I don't always understand everything. For example, when I was in numeracy class, we were learning algebra and I completely didn't understand it because it was hard. I asked a lot of questions and I finally understood after I got the answers I needed.

Knowledgeable

I am knowledgeable. I use my knowledge to solve problems. I understand things. I am knowledgeable.

Noah Desserich, PYP student, Allisonville Elementary School, Indianapolis, US

Thinkers
Ethan Baker, PYP student, Beijing BISS International School, Beijing

My poem: I am a thinker, I think before I act, I solve problems, I think about the answer, I help my friends solve problems, I think when I try to solve problems. I am a thinker.

Gavin Bassett, PYP student, Allisonville Elementary School, Indianapolis, US
Sha'nia Newell, PYP student, Allisonville Elementary School, Indianapolis, US
Principled
Che'lora Felix, Maria Bahilo, MYP student, Beijing BISS International School, Beijing PYP student, Jadon Eplin, PYP student, Beijing BISS International School, Beijing Allisonville Elementary School, Indianapolis, US

Proud of being who I am

Respectful to other people

Independent - like to do things on my own

Nice and caring to others

Creative - I like to make things

Ideas - I like to think

Planet - see how the world works

Listen - I make sure I can hear

Excited to learn at school

Decide to make good choices.

Caring

I am caring because I care about other people. I am helpful because I can help others. I am earthy because I love the Earth. I am lovable because I love other people. I am open-minded because I can think of thoughtful things. I am respectful because I respect others. I have an attitude because I am positive.

Here is anagram of my name:

Kimberly Thorson, PYP student, Xi'an High-Tech International School, China
Risk-takers
Kim Si Yeon, PYP student, Xi'an High-Tech International School, China Addison Starr, third grade, International School of Texas (PYP Candidate School), US

I am a risk-taker. I do unfamiliar things. I have courage to do things myself. I explore new things. I am brave. I think of new ideas. I am a risk-taker.

Lynfid Talamahina, MYP student, Beijing BISS International School, Beijing
Leo Ochs, PYP student, Allisonville Elementary School, Indianapolis, US
Addison Starr, third grade, International School of Texas (PYP Candidate School), US Teachers and students: tell us how the IB Learner Profile positively influences your life: email editor@ibo.org
Balanced

I am balanced because I am smart and I like to play. When I play, I play with girls and boys. I like all the subjects at school; writing, drama, art, everything! I also have an even amount of meat- and plant-based meals.

I am balanced because I am not always playing or reading. I study after school for one hour or an hour and a half. The rest of the time, I play.

Reflective

I reflect on my work all the time and I also reflect on how I could be better at it. Please reflect right now how you could be principled, balanced, and reflective.

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How the IB Learner Profile shapes my life

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Students aren't leaving the IB Learner Profile at the door when class finishes; they are applying the attributes at home too, as they explain to IB World magazine As an IB educator, what you teach students extends far beyond the classroom.