Both programs promote an international education that is applicable across different cultural and national boundaries

Assigning personal and group responsibilities

Speaking confidently and participating in conversations

Developing new, original content

Demonstrating leadership skills

Making connections between ideas and information

Identifying and managing one's own emotions

Sharing responsibilities and delegating tasks

Using active listening skills and recognizing non-verbal cues or body language

Showing creativity in their problem solving exercises

Identifying and learning about different cultures

Summarizing and analyzing information

Developing the digital literacy to source information from a wide range of sources

Cambridge International Examinations (CIE) provides internationally-recognized, English qualifications. With more than 10,000 participating schools in more than 160 countries, its research in education is extensive and rigorous. The organization aims to establish a "global standard for international education" and shape curriculums around a student's needs.

International Baccalaureate (IB) programs were developed through pedagogical research and its commitment to transcultural awareness. These programs have shown to be effective across different cultural and national boundaries.

Willingness to share ideas with others

Listening and respecting other peoples' opinions

Balance leading and taking turns between group members

Applying correct language in oral speech

Showing support for others while they're sharing or attempting to communicate

Speaking clearly and articulately

Collaborating with others while creating new content

Show self exploration and discovery through practice and application

Understanding personal and group responsibilities to society

Understanding cultural differences and similarities, as well as showing sensitivity for other cultures

Assessing theories, statements and arguments

Analyzing details and asking effective questions

Developing emotional intelligence and empathy for others

Identifying and expressing emotions in a safe, productive manner

Acknowledging and respecting cultural differences

Demonstrating teamwork in a diverse, multilingual environment

Delivering good speeches and presentation skills

Providing clear and concise feedback while working with others

Emphasizing an experience-based curriculum for its students

Allowing students to explore their creativity through fine arts or other intellectually stimulating activities

Becoming a multilingual speaker that can share and communicate ideas aside from one's native language

Applying past skills and knowledge into interdisciplinary problems

Understanding problems from multiple perspectives

Using appropriate research methods and correctly citing information

Understanding how to use and navigate through different kinds of technology

Intensely researches modern pedagogical theories and practices

Integrates 21st century skills into their curriculums and examinations

Evaluates a student's writing and speaking skills with detailed assessments

Have participating schools throughout various countries

Emphasize a transcultural awareness and environment in their schools

CIE is more linguistically and culturally informed by Britain's national curriculum

IB programs are considered to be flexible, educational frameworks that can be adapted to each school's specific needs

Schools provide IB frameworks to support their students while they complete their diplomas

Schools have curriculums and specific programs or courses to help students pass the examination

IB programs do not have a set of textbooks or materials but CIE has a list of recommended books and readings in preparation for their assessments

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