The International Baccalaureate (“IB”) at NCA
The IB is a premiere educational program that emphasizes critical thinking, scholarly research and writing, project-based learning that draws on broad interdisciplinary and transdisciplinary connections, and personal and social well-being. It is an extremely rigorous course of study that culminates with a series of externally moderated examinations, independent research, and community service as projects. Students that experience an IB education become internationally-minded citizens who are able to solve sophisticated problems with ease. We are proud to be authorized as an IB World School that offers the Diploma Programme in Grades 11-12. We are also thrilled to announce our official candidacy to provide the Primary Years (Grades TK-5) and Middle Years Programmes (Grades 6-10), making NCA the only school in Southern California to offer all three programs concurrently on the same campus.