What Is the IB Learner Profile? | International School of Riga

What Is the IB Learner Profile?

At the International School of Riga (ISR), we are proud to be an IB World School dedicated to developing internationally minded, reflective, and principled learners.

Central to all International Baccalaureate (IB) programmes is the IB Learner Profile—a set of ten attributes that define what it means to be a well-rounded, global citizen.

These attributes guide our teaching, shape our curriculum, and inspire our entire community.

📌 What Is the IB Learner Profile?

The IB Learner Profile represents the IB’s mission in action. It describes a broad range of human capacities and responsibilities that go beyond academic success.

At ISR, the Learner Profile is a daily guide for our students. It encourages them to:

  • Develop intellectual curiosity

  • Value intercultural understanding

  • Build ethical decision-making skills

  • Act responsibly to make the world a better place

📌 The 10 IB Learner Profile Attributes

INQUIRERS

We nurture curiosity.
ISR students develop natural curiosity, acquire research skills, and show independence in learning.

KNOWLEDGEABLE

We explore ideas deeply.
Our students explore concepts and issues of local and global significance.

THINKERS

We solve problems creatively and critically.
Students apply thinking skills to analyze complex problems and make reasoned decisions.

COMMUNICATORS

We express ideas confidently.
ISR students understand and express ideas confidently and creatively in multiple languages and forms.

PRINCIPLED

We act with integrity.
Our learners act with honesty, fairness, and a strong sense of responsibility.

OPEN-MINDED

We value different perspectives.
ISR students appreciate their own cultures and are open to the traditions and values of others.

CARING

We show empathy and compassion.
Students demonstrate a commitment to service, respecting the needs and feelings of others.

RISK-TAKERS

We embrace new challenges.
ISR learners approach unfamiliar situations with courage and creativity.

BALANCED

We value well-being.
Students understand the importance of balancing intellectual, physical, and emotional aspects of life.

REFLECTIVE

We evaluate learning and growth.
ISR students give thoughtful consideration to their learning and experiences to improve continually.

📌 Why Does the IB Learner Profile Matter?

At ISR, these attributes are more than just words on paper. They are woven into every aspect of school life:

✅ Teachers use them to plan learning experiences.
✅ Students reflect on them in daily lessons.
✅ School activities celebrate and reinforce them.
✅ Service learning and community projects bring them to life.

By living the Learner Profile, students develop into responsible, caring, and globally minded citizens ready for success anywhere in the world.

📌 How the IB Learner Profile Shapes Our Programmes

The Learner Profile is at the heart of all IB programmes we offer:

  • Primary Years Programme (PYP): Our youngest learners build curiosity, caring, and communication from day one.

  • Middle Years Programme (MYP, Candidate): Students develop critical thinking, open-mindedness, and principled action.

  • Diploma Programme (DP): Older students demonstrate balanced, reflective, and knowledgeable approaches to real-world challenges.

📌 Learn More About the IB Learner Profile

ISR is committed to preparing students for a changing world. The IB Learner Profile ensures that students don’t just learn content—they become compassionate, principled, and open-minded global citizens.

To learn more about the IB Learner Profile, visit:
✅ IB Official Overview

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