IB learner profile
The IB learner profile is the IB mission statement translated into a set of learning outcomes for the 21st century.
The learner profile provides a long-term vision of education. It is a set of ideals that can inspire, motivate and focus the work of schools and teachers, uniting them in a common purpose.
Read the full IB learner profile [174 kb, PDF]
The short video below helps to bring the learner profile alive.
Video downloads
IB learner profile video (high resolution) - WMV format, 2 min 41 sec. For use in presentations. Please use the larger size when presenting to an audience.
English:
- English 640x480 (WMV, 133Mb)
- English 384x288 (WMV, 67Mb)
- French 640x480 (WMV, 133Mb)
- French 384x288 (WMV, 67Mb)
- Spanish 640x480 (WMV, 133Mb)
- Spanish 384x288 (WMV, 67Mb)
IB learner profile video (medium resolution) - WMV format, 2 min 41 sec. For online use (English)
- English (medium resolution) 640x480 (WMV, 28Mb)
- English (medium resolution) 384x288 (WMV, 22Mb)
IB learners strive to be:
- Inquirers
- Knowledgeable
- Thinkers
- Communicators
- Principled
- Open-minded
- Caring
- Risk-takers
- Balanced
- Reflective
Useful links
IBtv - videos of the IB community in action
Blogosphere - the IB's network of blogs