International Baccalaureate (IB)
May 2025 Exams
MHS will offer in-person IB (and AP) exams at MHS. Exam registration will be open September 20 through October 20, 2024. Registration directions and information can be found in the AP/IB Google Drive folder.
About IB at MHS
The IB Diploma Programme at Minnetonka can be described as a smaller learning community of academically motivated students (check out their newsletter, at right). It is an all-inclusive, two-year curriculum that provides a deep, thought-provoking course of study in six areas through junior and senior year. You'll enroll in a core group of IB classes with other IB Diploma Candidates; however, you will still interact with other students enrolled in individual IB classes, fine arts, and after-school activities throughout all four years of high school.
The strengths of the program are its academic rigor and comprehensive curriculum enhanced by an inquiry into the theory of knowledge, research, creativity, action, service and a capstone extended essay.
A full description of each IB course is available in the Skipper Log Course Catalog.
Getting Started
Learn About IB Classes
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Contact
Laura Herbst
Advanced Learning Coordinator (AP/IB)
laura.herbst@minnetonkaschools.org
952-401-5897
Counseling Appointments
952-401-5811
Norma Gutierrez
Post-secondary Counselor
norma.gutierrez@minnetonkaschools.org
952-401-5746
Quick Links from ibo.org
- What is an IB Education?
- IB Learner Profile
- Videos: Connect to IB and the World
- Key Findings from Research on the Impact of the IB Diploma Programme
- Student guides for applying to university abroad
- Tip for acting with Academic Integrity
- University IB Credit Search
- CE Review: University Credit Recommendations for SL Subjects
Resources from MHS
- Presentation: 10 Things to Know About IB
- IB Assessments
- IB Diploma Program How-To
- IB Course Choice Worksheets | Including Bilingual Diploma
- IB Courses and Teachers
- Points Needed to Earn the IB Diploma
- IB Math Pathways
- IB Myths Debunked
- AP and IB College Credit Links
- Policies
Presentation: 10 Things to Know About IB
IB Assessments
IB Diploma Program How-To
IB Course Choice Worksheets | Including Bilingual Diploma
IB Courses and Teachers
Points Needed to Earn the IB Diploma
IB Math Pathways
IB Myths Debunked
AP and IB College Credit Links
Policies
Student Testimonials
"The IB program & IB teachers have completely prepared me for my courses at UW-Madison—everyone should go IB."
- Erin
"Choosing IB was one the best decisions I have ever made. IB prepared me so well for college. I had a very successful first year, and I owe much of that to the incredible preparation IB provided. I also had a lot of fun in the program, and am very happy to have done it."
- Leah
"5 years out of the International Baccalaureate program, I can confidently say that IB provided me with the foundation I needed for the rest of my academic career. Developing the skills to think critically, deeply and in a nuanced manner at such an early age was an invaluable experience. In addition to the tremendous intellectual development I gained through IB, I also felt my world expand so much past my immediate surroundings. Knowledge, understanding and compassion for our fellow humans across the world were also fundamental parts of this program that have stuck with me long after graduation. The IB program challenged me in a way that was absolutely necessary for my development as a student, a thinker and a global citizen."
-Michaela
“IB puts more emphasis on students taking charge of their own learning. This has played a huge role in our child taking an active interest in school. She is very, very motivated this year.”
-Parent of MHS Grad
“The IB Diploma Programme has definitely prepared me for the level of coursework and writing at Loyola. In IB, I also learned time management skills and the importance of collaboration. IB teachers helped me improve my writing skills immensely!”
-Martina
“My time in the IBDP was such a unique and valuable experience. I was actually pleasantly surprised with the workload, I thought it would be more time consuming. I loved having a smaller community and the opportunity to really get to know the students and teachers and participate in fun activities with them. Also, despite the stress of it in the moment, I actually really enjoyed the EE, TOK essay, and the History IA. It was fun to go super in depth about a topic and significantly improve my writing and presenting skills. I think all of these skills that I learned will be very useful for college. I also loved how connected the classes felt with each other and how applicable the information I learned was to other areas of my life .”
-Lillian