What is IB?

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“The International Baccalaureate® aims to develop inquiring, knowledgeable and caring young people who help to create a better and more peaceful world through intercultural understanding and respect.” ~ ibo.org

The IB Advantage

The IB Programme offers an academic approach with an unprecedented emphasis on personal development, equipping you well for post-secondary education and life beyond GPS Brookes Kochi.

Self-Driven Learners

You’ll be motivated to drive your own learning. Before you know it, you’ll be trailblazing the path to your own success at university and beyond.

Respect for Other Cultures

In classrooms that connect with students and teachers in Brookes schools around the globe, you’ll be encouraged to view the world through a culturally inclusive lens.

Well-Rounded Characters

You’ll focus on your academic, social and emotional skills, graduating with a well-rounded character and strong foundation for learning.

Stress Management Skills

You’ll be better prepared to navigate the strenuous academic requirements of university with advanced planning, time-management and study skills.

University Recognition

With well-planned classes, your high school programme becomes a passport to renowned universities in India and around the world.

Joy of Learning

With an interactive, personalized, supportive environment, learning will feel more fun, and you’ll be challenged to find opportunity within failure.

Testimonials
— Madeleine, Victoria Class of 2015
"[The IB] was the best thing I could have done to prepare me for university. Because of the IB, I was able to skip first-year university and go straight into second year."
— Sumika, Japan Class of 2016
"The IB at Brookes prepared me well to be organized and independent. My two years in the IB Diploma Programme were the first time I actually enjoyed studying!"
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GPS Brookes Kochi  fully authorized as an IB World School.* for the International Baccalaureate (IB)  Diploma Programme and Primary Years Programme.

IB World Schools share a common philosophy—a commitment to improve the teaching and learning of a diverse and inclusive community of students by delivering challenging, high quality programmes of international education that share a powerful vision.

* Only schools authorized by the IB Organization can offer any of its four academic programmes: the Primary Years Programme (PYP), the Middle Years Programme (MYP), the Diploma Programme (DP), or the Career-related Programme (CP). For further information about the IB and its programmes visit ibo.org