International Baccalaureate is a worldwide honors program with an internationally designed curriculum stressing the importance of expertise in all academic areas and helping students develop critical thinking and research skills that will facilitate their success both in college and within the larger global society. Students must have completed Algebra I with an A or B grade by the end of eighth grade in order to be accepted. The program serves ninth through 12th grades.

  • Open house: Tuesday, Jan. 17, at 6:30 p.m. at Columbia River High School, 800 NW 99th St.
  • Application deadline: Monday, Feb. 6, at 4 p.m. Apply online at https://vancouver.schoolmint.net/signup.

For more information about this program, visit the district website, talk to a school counselor, email river.ib@vansd.org or call 360-313-3900.