Mercedes College is one of more than 5,000 International Baccalaureate (IB) World Schools, making us a part of a global community developing resilient, and self-motivated students.
No other learning framework prepares students more comprehensively for life in an increasingly intercultural world, nor more effectively opens their minds to lifelong independent learning.
We are the only Catholic school in South Australia offering the IB curriculum from Reception to Year 12, with Seniors offered the option of studying the IB Diploma or South Australian Certificate of Education (SACE) for their final two years.
Each IB Programme uses cross-disciplinary learning, equipping our students with knowledge based in real world, multicultural, and global contexts, helping them apply to their skills to varied circumstances as they grow.
When combined with the national curriculum, our students are set up for a success in whichever field they choose.
There are 10 attributes of an IB Learner, providing an overarching understanding of the IB’s intent.
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.
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.
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.
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.
We use critical and creative thinking skills to analyse and take responsible action on complex problems. We exercise initiative in making reasoned, ethical decisions.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
