The Aditya Birla World Academy Alumni Association (AAA) offers Diploma Programme (DP) students at Aditya Birla World Academy to gain advice from alumni mentors on important topics such as balancing studies, university applications and more. See how the AAA continues to bring value to their IB community long after graduation.
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How do we keep IB students engaged?
Are you looking for new ways to keep your students’ attention? IB teachers share their most effective methods with the IB World Magazine.
AFEC schools offer opportunities for student-athletes
Students looking ahead to elite athletic careers have new options available to extend their studies in the Diploma Programme (DP). At IB World Schools certified as Athlete Friendly Education Centers (AFEC) by the World Academy of Sport, student-athletes may have the option extend their studies to complete the IB diploma in three or four years […]
Balancing athletics and education: Q&A with elite athlete Ho Xiu Yi
Are you on track to be an elite athlete and looking for an education curriculum that is globally-ranked but flexible enough for your schedule? Consider taking an extension on the IB’s Diploma Programme (DP) at an Athlete Friendly Education Center (AFEC) school like Xiu Yi, a DP student from Singapore Sports School. Nineteen-year old Xiu […]
DP student creates anti-smoking campaign for youth
DP student, Manav Gandhi, created an anti-smoking campaign as an incentive to reduce tobacco use amongst the youth in India
Can an IB education help US students engage in a globalized society?
How can we prepare US students to successfully engage and participate in a globalized society? Darlyne Delaney, our Curriculum Manager, shares her thoughts on this topic.
A community hero
Harsh Bagdy has always had a passion for giving back, which fuelled his desire to create a non-profit charity, Charity Health Resources. The charity raises money to purchase quality wheelchairs, walkers, shower chairs and other devices for people without adequate health insurance. In its first year it made 20 donations.
DP lessons that keep giving
Each year we invite IB alumni to share their experiences, interests and advice with our global community in the graduate voices series. We welcome Diploma Programme (DP) graduate Leilani Stacy from Richard Montgomery High School, USA as she reflects on how her IB education impacted her life.
Students balance the arts with academics
Do you know an IB student who blends their interests in science, music and sports? We got the full story from three graduates who kept their interests well-balanced both during and after the IB Diploma Programme (DP).
Keeping in step with a holistic education
With the IB’s programmes, one can achieve anything. They can pursue any dream. Meet Mythili Zatakia, IB alum, who is now a professional dancer. She shared her story with us on how her Diploma Programme (DP) environment inspired her to follow her dreams.
The right rhythm: mixing science and music
Music and the sciences don’t have to be mutually exclusive, despite what people may think. IB alum Henry Kantrow talks about how his passion for music persisted within the Diploma Programme (DP) and into his college years.
Composing the future
We invited DP musician, arts and athlete alumni to talk about their DP experiences. DP alum Alejandro Viramontes talks to us about IB music Higher level (HL), making music, and supportive environments in this inspiring article about transforming dreams into reality.
EdTech company Kognity: How an IB education inspires our work
Karin Bjerde introduces us to the eight colleagues whose careers and futures were shaped by the Diploma Programme (DP) and now work together at Kognity to bring IB students resources for academic success.
The power of poetry
The inspiring story of a young immigrant and IB student who used poetry and women’s issues to integrate into a new society. Heaven be your body How you bleed sky How the sun sets where your eyes close How When you stand The flowers And the clouds of warm milk lean towards you How you […]
IB student hopes to be first woman on Mars
A 17-year-old American student is using her IB education to fulfill her dreams of visiting the red planet. Alyssa Carson is determined to be on the first human mission to Mars.