The International Baccalaureate covers the entire K-12 spectrum with three distinct educational curricula. In this article, we focus on American private schools which offer the Diploma Programme. This rigorous course of studies targets high school students ages 16-19. Colleges and universities the world over recognize the IB Diploma. The International Baccalaureate organization must authorize schools before they can be designated an IB school. The adherence to a strict set of standards and protocols is essentially what makes the IB Diploma so valuable. Let's take a look at boarding schools that offer the IB Diploma Programme.
Annie Wright School, Tacoma, WA
Founded in 1884
Number of students: 820
Grades 9-12. Day students Pre-K-12 ; Boarding 9-12
Religious Affiliation: Non-denominational
Annie Wright School has a PK-8 division for day students that is co-ed. The high school houses two single-gender academic programs with an Upper School for Girls and an Upper School for Boys and a coeducational extra-curricular experience. The campus is located on 10 acres in the north end of Tacoma. The school has been an IB school since 2009. See the Annie Wright School profile for complete details regarding curriculum, sports, extracurricular activities, costs, etc.
Cheshire Academy, Cheshire, CT
Founded in 1794
Number of students: 400
Grades 8-12. Coeducational
Religious Affiliation: Non-denominational
Cheshire Academy is situated on 102 acres in the historic Connecticut town of Cheshire. The school has been an IB school since 2011. See the Cheshire Academy profile for complete details regarding curriculum, sports, extracurricular activities, costs, and other information.
EF Academy New York, Thornwood, NY
Founded in 2005
Number of students: 780
Grades 9-12. Coeducational
EF Academy is located on a 100-acre campus in the hamlet of Thornwood, which is in Mount Pleasant, New York. The Academy is about an hour north of Manhattan. The school has been an IB school since 2009. For complete details regarding curriculum, sports, extracurricular activities, costs, and other information, see the EF Academy profile.
George School, Newtown, PA
Founded in 1893
Number of students: 540
Grades 9-12. Coeducational
Religious Affiliation: Society of Friends
George School is situated on 240 acres in Newtown, a few miles west of Trenton, New Jersey. The school has been an IB school since 1984. See the George School profile for complete details regarding curriculum, sports, extracurricular activities, costs, and other information.
Mercyhurst Preparatory School, Erie, PA
Founded in 1926
Number of students: 545
Grades 9-12. Coeducational
Religious Affiliation: Roman Catholic
Mercyhurst Preparatory School is located on 7 acres in the city of Erie, which is in northwestern Pennsylvania. The school has been an IB school since 1985. See the Mercyhurst Preparatory School profile for complete details regarding curriculum, sports, extracurricular activities, costs, and other information.
New Hampton School, New Hampton, NH
Founded in 1821
Number of students: 325
Grades 9-12, PG. Coeducational
Religious Affiliation: Non-denominational
New Hampton School is set on a 350-acre campus in New Hampton, about 100 miles northwest of Boston. The school has been an IB school since 2010. See the New Hampton School profile for complete details regarding curriculum, sports, extracurricular activities, costs, and other information.
North Broward Preparatory School, Coconut Creek, FL
Founded in 1957
Number of students: 1550
Grades 9-12. Coeducational
Religious Affiliation: Non-denominational
North Broward Preparatory School is located on an 80-acre campus in Coconut Creek, which is about an hour north of Miami. The school has been an IB school since 2008. See the North Broward Preparatory School profile for complete details regarding curriculum, sports, extracurricular activities, costs, and other information.
Rancho Solano Preparatory School, Scottsdale, AZ
Founded in 1954
Number of students: 575
Grades 8-12. Coeducational
Religious Affiliation: Non-denominational
Rancho Solano Preparatory School is located about 25 miles northeast of Phoenix in the city of Scottsdale. The school has been an IB school since 2010. See the Rancho Solano Preparatory School profile for complete details regarding curriculum, sports, extracurricular activities, costs, and other information.
Riverstone International School, Boise, ID
Founded in 1997
Number of students: 355
Grades 9-12. Coeducational
Non-denominational
Riverstone International School is a co-educational, private, independent school in Boise, Idaho, offering our day and residential students the academic prestige of the International Baccalaureate Programs and the personal attention of a supportive community school. The school has been an IB school since 2004. See the Riverstone International School profile for complete details regarding curriculum, sports, extracurricular activities, costs, and other information.
Saint Andrew's School, Boca Raton, FL
Founded in 1961
Number of students: 575
Grades 9-12. Coeducational
Religious Affiliation: Episcopal
Saint Andrew's School is located on 28 acres in Boca Raton, about half an hour north of Miami. The school has been an IB school since 2010. See the Saint Andrew's School profile for complete details regarding curriculum, sports, extracurricular activities, costs, and other information.
St. Timothy's School, Stevenson, MD
Founded in 1832
Number of students: 200
Grades 9-12. Girls
Religious Affiliation: Episcopal
St. Timothy's School is located on 145 acres in the community of Stevenson, about 15 miles north of downtown Baltimore. The school has been an IB school since 2006. See the St. Timothy's School profile for complete details regarding curriculum, sports, extracurricular activities, costs, and other information.
Stoneleigh-Burnham School, Greenfield, MA
Founded in 1869
Number of students: 142
Grades 7-12. Girls
Religious Affiliation: Non-denominational
Stoneleigh-Burnham School is situated on 100 acres in the town of Greenfield in western Massachusetts, about an hour north of Hartford, Connecticut. The school has been an IB school since 2011. See the Stoneleigh-Burnham School profile for complete details regarding curriculum, sports, extracurricular activities, costs, and other information.
Verde Valley School, Sedona, AZ
Founded in 1948
Number of students: 120
Grades 9-12. Coeducational
Religious Affiliation: Non-denominational
Verde Valley School is located on a 175-acre campus in Sedona, about 2 hours north of Phoenix. The school has been an IB school since 2007. See the Verde Valley School profile for complete details regarding curriculum, sports, extracurricular activities, costs, and other information.
The Village School, Houston, TX
Founded in 1966
Number of students: 1728
Grades 9-12. Coeducational
Religious Affiliation: Non-denominational
The Village School is located on 28 acres west of downtown Houston. The school has been an IB school since 2010. For complete details regarding curriculum, sports, extracurricular activities, costs, and other information, see The Village School profile.
Villanova Preparatory School, Ojai, CA
Founded in 1924
Number of students: 250
Grades 9-12. Coeducational
Religious Affiliation: Roman Catholic
Villanova Preparatory School is located on 130 acres in the city of Ojai, about 80 miles northwest of Los Angeles. The school has been an IB school since 2015. See the Villanova Preparatory School profile for complete details regarding curriculum, sports, extracurricular activities, costs, and other information.
Windermere Preparatory School, Windermere, FL
Founded in 2000
Number of students: 1380
Grades 9-12. Coeducational
Religious Affiliation: Non-denominational
Windermere Preparatory School is a Nord Anglia school. The school is located on 48 acres in Windermere, about 20 miles west of Orlando. The school has been an IB school since 2008. See the Windermere Preparatory School profile for complete details regarding curriculum, sports, extracurricular activities, costs, and other information.
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