Bridge to the IB
Diploma Programme
Our summer bridge program prepares students for the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme’s academic rigor by providing support and practice in the realms of critical thinking, academic subjects, and executive functioning skill-building.
We offer 3 levels for our summer Bridge to the IB Program:
Level 1: Know The Basics
Become fluent in IB by downloading our IB information packet. You’ll learn the basics of IB language, terminology, requirements, and all those acronyms.
Level 2: Join the Library
Take advantage of our library of resources for information on everything from how to tackle specific IB assignments to how to create a study plan that actually works.
Level 3: Personalized Bridge Program
Join us for live Zoom one-on-one working sessions to learn how your specific habits and learning profile will align with the demands of the IB. See below for more information!
Our Personalized Bridge Program has 3 components:
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1) Consultation Meeting
Meet with our experts one-on-one to discuss how your specific strengths and challenges will align with the DP. After this meeting, we will design a program specifically for you.
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2) Keystone Courses
Take a deeper dive into IB terminology, requirements, and assignments. Explore the time management techniques that are most effective for the pace of the IB. Gain foundational insight that will allow you to hit the ground running when school starts.
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3) Add-on Sessions
Enhance your preparation by honing in on skills specific to your needs. Together we might review specific subjects, dig into summer assignments, practice using executive functioning resources, or work on specific skills we know are necessary for success in the IB.
Meet Our IB Team
To help guide students to a successful start in the IB, I work in close partnership with Megan Koepsell. As the Director of the first ever online IB DP, Megan knows what it takes to succeed in the Diploma Programme.
Together, we are educators with a combined 40 years in the classroom. We are school administrators who founded and ran virtual DP and learning support departments. We have been high school deans, department heads, coaches, advisors, and we love creating personalized learning plans to help students succeed in the IB.
