IB Diploma Programme

Welcome from IB Diploma Programme Coordinator,

Edith van der Linden

Welcome to the Diploma Programme at North London International School. The Diploma Programme is designed to meet the educational requirements of students normally aged between 16 and 19 years.The IB Diploma Programme at the North London International school aims to develop critical and compassionate thinkers who, as learners in the 21st century are prepared for success at university and life beyond. In order to facilitate life long learning a challenging and balanced two-year curriculum is offered.

Successful completion of the IB Diploma has proved to be a valuable asset when applying to universities in the UK and worldwide. The critical thinking required for the Diploma Course gives students a significant advantage at university. As an alternative to the full Diploma Programme some students may enrol in individual Diploma courses for the purpose of acquiring IB Diploma Certificates. Both the IB Diploma and certificates are recognised as entry qualifications into university with leading universities specifically welcoming applications from IB Diploma students

Our school is able to offer a Foundation Year to overseas students whose command of the English language is not sufficient to enable them to start the full IB Diploma course immediately, with the option of gaining specialist English language support. Also depending on the point of entry into NLIS it may be more appropriate to join the Diploma Foundation rather than to complete year 11.

The international aspect of the IB Diploma offers interesting opportunities for our students. They can participate in the Model United Nations Conference held each January in The Hague, the Cambodia House building project during the summer and the overseas Theatre Arts and History trips provide an excellent setting in which to meet and work with students from schools around the world.

We would be delighted to meet you and show you around. Please do not hesitate to contact us.

Edith van der Linden
IB Diploma Co-ordinator
English Teacher

evanderlinden@nlis.org