Academics / IB®
Our scholars don’t just learn facts — they learn how to think, ask questions, and grow into confident, caring leaders.
What is IB? The Uplift IB® Journey
Imagine a school program that prepares students for the future, not just with academics but with real-world skills, global awareness, and a love for learning. That’s what the International Baccalaureate, or IB, is all about. If you’ve never heard of it, don’t worry—you’re in the right place to learn.
The IB is a worldwide education program designed for students from Kindergarten to 12th grade. What makes it different from other programs? Well, it’s not just about passing tests or memorizing facts.
The IB focuses on helping students think critically, solve problems creatively, and develop a global mindset. It encourages students to explore ideas, ask questions, and consider different perspectives—all while becoming strong communicators and lifelong learners.
All Uplift schools are either IB authorized, or in the consideration or candidacy phase of authorization. To see the authorization status of each school, click here.
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Why IB at Uplift?
Being prepared for the future means more than just earning good grades. With IB, scholars learn how to be:
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From kindergarten through 12th grade, our IB approach helps children become independent learners who are prepared not just for college — but for life.
PYP – Kindergarten – 5th Grade
At Uplift, our youngest scholars learn through the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Program (PYP), which helps them see how all subjects connect and relate to the real world.
Instead of learning subjects in isolation, students explore big themes like:
- Who we are.
- How the world works.
- How we express ourselves.
- How we organize ourselves.
- Sharing the planet.
This approach builds curiosity, confidence, and a deeper understanding of the world around them.
PYP students don’t just learn facts — they ask questions, solve problems, and take action to make a difference.
- Language: Focuses on developing communication skills in listening, speaking, reading, and writing.
- Social Studies: Explores human societies and their environments, including history, geography, and culture.
- Mathematics: Covers numbers, algebra, geometry, measurement, and data handling.
- Science: Investigates the natural world through biology, chemistry, and physics.
- Arts: Includes visual arts, music, drama, and movement, fostering creativity and expression.
- Personal, Social, and Physical Education (PSPE): Promotes students' well-being, self-awareness, and physical development.
These subject areas are not taught in isolation. Each subject connects with other subjects to provide
Learn more about the PYP by watching this video:
An exhibition project is completed by each scholar during the 5th grade.
MYP – 6th Grade – 10th Grade
- Connect subjects to each other and to the real world.
- Think critically and solve problems.
- Understand different perspectives.
- Grow as independent learners and global citizens.
- Language and literature: Focuses on developing students' skills in their first language, including reading, writing, speaking, and listening.
- Language acquisition: Focuses on learning a second language, with options like French, Spanish, or Mandarin.
- Individuals and societies: Explores history, geography, economics, and other social science disciplines.
- Sciences: Covers biology, chemistry, physics, and other scientific fields.
- Mathematics: Includes algebra, geometry, statistics, and other mathematical concepts.
- Arts: Offers opportunities in visual arts (painting, drawing, sculpture), performing arts (music, drama, dance).
- Physical and health education: Focuses on physical activity, health, and well-being.
- Design: Explores technology, computer science, and product design.
These subject areas are not taught in isolation. Each subject connects with other subjects to provide a well-rounded learning experience.
Learn more about the MYP by watching this video
A personal project is completed by each scholar during the 10th grade.
DP – 11th Grade – 12th Grade
The IB Diploma Program (DP) is the final stage of the IB journey for students in 11th and 12th grade. It brings together everything students have learned in earlier years and challenges them to:
- Think deeply.
- Manage their time well.
- Take on meaningful projects.
DP students take college-level courses, explore global issues, and complete a research project on a topic they care about. This program helps scholars stand out in college applications and prepares them for success in college, career, and beyond — not just with knowledge, but with strong thinking, writing, and leadership skills.
- Language and literature: Offer a broad range of texts, and students grow to appreciate a language’s complexity, wealth and subtleties in a variety of contexts.
- Language acquisition: Focuses on learning a second language, with options like French, Spanish, or Mandarin.
- Individuals and societies: Explores history, geography, economics, politics, psychology, and more.
- Sciences: Covers biology, chemistry, physics, and other scientific fields.
- Mathematics: Applications and interpretations to develop logical, critical, and creative thinking.
- Arts: Offers opportunities in visual arts (painting, drawing, sculpture), performing arts (music, drama, dance).
- DP Core: Theory of Knowledge, The Extended Essay, and Creativity, Activity, Service (CAS)
These subject areas are not taught in isolation. Each subject connects with other subjects to provide a well-rounded learning experience.
Learn more about the DP by watching this video:
Students earning an IB® Diploma have an advantage:
- Guaranteed 24 hours of college credit in Texas public university
- College graduation rate of 79% vs. 39% without an IB® diploma
- Higher acceptance rate at top colleges and universities
- An education that prepares them for college and life