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programme as well,” says Scott Wayne Tillar, a houseparent at the school.

“The IB Learner Profile teaches students to be inquirers, knowledgeable, thinkers, communicators, principled, open-minded, caring, risk-takers, balanced and reflective.”

These principles allow students to develop their natural curiosity by expressing themselves and thinking critically to solve complex problems. They learn to act honestly and with respect, appreciating different views and cultures.

Personal well-being is achieved as they understand the importance of intellectual, physical and emotional balance while reflecting on their learning experience.

Tillar adds, “As a parent and mentor, I have learned that gifts and talents can take young people to greater heights in life that may become unsustainable due to their character. So character development is of utmost importance and the IB Learner Profile is a perfect way to teach our youth character traits that will last a lifetime.”