Who is the CP for?

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The International Baccalaureat (IB) Career-related Programme (CP) is open to any student aged 16-19. There are CP students all over the world.

The CP is designed for students interested in pursuing a career-related education in the final two years of secondary school.

All CP students study a minimum of two Diploma Programme (DP) courses along with a career-related course.

How do students benefit?

CP students receive both a solid academic foundation and hands-on skills through career-focused studies.

The programme offers flexibility for students with specific career interests and strengthens transversal skills, including research, communication and critical thinking, that will benefit students throughout their studies and beyond.

Read about the CP curriculum for more information on the programme structure. 

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