International Baccalaureate® (IB MYP)

OFFERING THE IB MYP IN FRENCH AND ENGLISH

We are thrilled to share a landmark achievement—Austin International School is now officially authorized as an International Baccalaureate (IB) Middle Years Programme (MYP) school. 

This makes us one of only eight private schools in the United States offering the IB MYP program in both French and English, and one of just three schools in Texas with this distinction—the only one in Austin. Among the 33 schools nationwide (public and private), this authorization represents our deep commitment to academic excellence and global-mindedness, allowing our students to benefit from a world-class curriculum that prepares them not just for high school but for the challenges and opportunities of an interconnected world.

What is the International Baccalaureate?

Known for its academic rigor and highly respected among colleges and universities worldwide, the International Baccalaureate (IB) curriculum consists of the Primary Years Program (3K - Grade 5), the Middle Years Program (Grades 6 - 10), and the Diploma Program (Grades 11 - 12). The IB includes over 5,000 schools globally.

Through this challenging, inquiry-based, student-centered framework, we develop well-rounded, critical thinkers and global citizens who see the world differently.

Austin International School delivers our Middle Years Programme through language immersion in our Middle School (6e-4e). As a fully authorized IB World School since 2025, we share the IB philosophy of improving teaching and learning for a diverse, inclusive community through high-quality international education.

IB Learner Profile

The aim of all IB programmes is to develop internationally minded people who, recognizing their common humanity and shared guardianship of the planet, help to create a better and more peaceful world.

Inquirers:

We nurture our curiosity, developing skills for inquiry and research. We know how to learn independently and with others. We learn with enthusiasm and sustain our love of learning throughout life.

Knowledgeable:

We develop and use conceptual understanding, exploring knowledge across a range of disciplines. We engage with issues and ideas that have local and global significance.

Thinkers:

We use critical and creative thinking skills to analyze and take responsible action on complex problems. We exercise initiative in making reasoned, ethical decisions.

Communicators:

We express ourselves confidently and creatively in more than one language and in many ways. We collaborate effectively, listening carefully to the perspectives of other individuals and groups.

Principled:

We act with integrity and honesty, with a strong sense of fairness and justice, and with respect for the dignity and rights of people everywhere. We take responsibility for our actions and their consequences.

Open-minded:

We critically appreciate our own cultures and personal histories, as well as the values and traditions of others. We seek and evaluate a range of points of view, and we are willing to grow from the experience.

Caring:

We show empathy, compassion and respect. We have a commitment to service, and we act to make a positive difference in the lives of others and in the world around us.

Risk-takers:

We approach uncertainty with forethought and determination; we work independently and cooperatively to explore new ideas and innovative strategies. We are resourceful and resilient in the face of challenges and change.

Balanced:

We understand the importance of balancing different aspects of our lives—intellectual, physical, and emotional—to achieve well-being for ourselves and others. We recognize our interdependence with other people and with the world in which we live.

Reflective:

We thoughtfully consider the world and our own ideas and experience. We work to understand our strengths and weaknesses in order to support our learning and personal development.