There are numerous advantages to taking the IB curriculum. First, the IB curriculum was originally designed to insure a cohesive, comprehensive education for students, no matter where they lived in the world. Today, that goal is still at the forefront of the IB mission. Students who complete this programme are preparing, not only for success in university, but also for success in life. Students gain a broader world view; follow in-depth approaches to the academic disciplines, and develop time management, problem solving, research, and organizational skills that will remain with them long after the IB experience is over. An additional benefit is that student work is assessed over a two-year period using internationally accepted performance standards.