International Baccalaureate Programmes
The International Baccalaureate (IB) Programmes at Gar-Field High School and Unity Reed High School offer students rigorous academic programs focused on international-mindedness and global connections.
While various levels of student participation are available, the IB Diploma Program (DP) centers around the full IB Diploma where students complete internal and external exams in six subject areas; complete a portfolio of creativity, activity, and service; write a 4,000 word Extended essay; and complete a seminar course entitled Theory of Knowledge.
In addition to the IB DP, both schools offer the IB Career-Related Program (CP). The IB CP centers around a certificate where students complete internal and external exams in two IB DP classes, complete a service learning portfolio, complete 50 hours of language development, write a Reflective Project, complete an approved career-related sequence of courses, and complete a seminar course entitled Personal and Professional Skills.
Freshmen and sophomores participate in the IB Middle Years Program, a framework for instruction in all academic areas that provides opportunities for Advanced courses in preparation for the IB Diploma and Career Related Programmes. Participation in the programs range from students earning individual certificates in subjects of strength and interest to the full IB Diploma or the Career-Related certificate. Juniors and seniors enroll in IB DP courses that are externally moderated and assess by the IBO.
Participation in the programs range from students earning individual certificates in subjects of strength and interest to the full IB Diploma or the Career-Related certificate.
Note: Applications for this program are open for rising 9th, 10th, and 11th grade students.
Program Type
Transfer Program – Students participating in this program will transfer to the program location for all courses and activities. Express Bus Transportation is available to accepted students living outside the program location boundaries through Specialty Program Transportation.
Program Locations
Gar-Field High School
IBDP Coordinator: Mr. Bassett, [email protected]
IBMYP Coordinator: Ms. Gordon, [email protected]
IBCP Coordinator: Ms. Schneider, [email protected]
Telephone: 703-730-7000
Visit the Gar-Field High School website
Information Meetings
November 15, 2023, 7 p.m. at Gar-Field HS
January 9, 2024, 7 p.m. on Zoom
Attendance Areas
Colgan HS, Forest Park HS, Freedom HS, Gar-Field HS, Hylton HS, Potomac HS, and Woodbridge HS
Unity Reed High School
IBDP Coordinator: Ms. Hodgson, [email protected]
IBMYP Coordinator: Ms. Lynard, [email protected]
IBCP Coordinator: Mr. Hruska, [email protected]
Telephone: 703-365-2900
Visit the Unity Reed High School website
Information Meetings
November 15, 2023, 6:30 p.m. at Unity Reed HS
January 10, 2024, 6:30 p.m. at Unity Reed HS
Attendance Areas
Battlefield HS, Brentsville District HS, Gainesville HS, Osbourn Park HS, Patriot HS, and Unity Reed HS