International School of Herzen University

International School of Herzen University is an authorized school* for the Middle Years Programme (MYP). International School of Herzen University is an authorized school* for the Diploma Programme. IB World Schools share a common philosophy — a commitment to high-quality, challenging, international education- that we believe is important for our students. *Only schools authorized by the IB Organization can offer any of its four academic programmes: the Primary Years Programme (PYP), the Middle Years Programme (MYP), the Diploma Programme (DP), or the Career-related Programme (CP). Candidate status gives no guarantee that authorization will be granted.

The aim of all IB programmes is to develop internationally minded people who, recognizing their common humanity and shared guardianship of the planet, help to create a better and more peaceful world.

The IB continuum of international education, for students aged 3 to 19, is unique because of its academic and personal rigour, challenging students to excel in their studies and personal growth. The IB aims to inspire a quest for learning throughout life that is marked by enthusiasm and empathy.

The IB aspires to help schools develop well-rounded students, who respond to challenges with optimism and an open mind, are confident in their own identities, make ethical decisions, join with others in celebrating our common humanity and are prepared to apply what they learn in real-world, complex and unpredictable situations.

The IB offers high-quality programmes of international education that share a powerful vision. An IB education:

• Focuses on learners – the IB’s student-centred programmes promote healthy relationships, ethical responsibility and personal challenge
• Develops effective approaches to teaching and learning – IB Programmes help students to develop the attitudes and skills they need for both academic and personal success
• Works within global contexts – IB programmes increase understanding of languages and cultures, and explore globally significant ideas and issues
• Explores significant content – IB programmes offer a curriculum that is broad and balanced, conceptual and connected.

Informed by values described in the learner profile, IB learners strive to become inquirers, knowledgeable, thinkers, communicators, principled, open-minded, caring, risk-takers, balanced, and reflective. These attributes represent a broad range of human capacities and responsibilities that go beyond intellectual development and academic success.

Once the ISHU is authorized to teach the IB Diploma programme, ISHU students will have the opportunity to earn an International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma. The IB Diploma provides evidence of high academic achievement, as well as readiness for tertiary study at the world’s best colleges and universities.

The IB Diploma is recognized by 125 countries, and by such universities as Harvard, Stanford, Oxford, Princeton, Imperial College London, and The National University of Singapore. The International Baccalaureate organization was founded in 1968 in Switzerland with the support of UNESCO. The International Baccalaureate aims to cultivate inquiring, knowledgeable and caring young people (ages 3-19), giving them the tools to face society’s complex challenges, and create a better, more peaceful world. The IB takes a holistic approach to each student: his or her unique learning styles, strengths and weaknesses. Thus, IB programmes address not only cognitive development but social, emotional and physical well-being.

IB World Schools share a common philosophy — a commitment to high-quality, challenging, international education. ISHU is an International Baccalaureate Middle Years Programme (IB MYP) authorized school*. ISHU is a candidate school* for the Diploma Programme (IB DP), pursuing authorization as an IB World School.

International School of Herzen University – 1–5 grade
191186, 23, Bolshaya Morskaya Str. St. Petersburg, Russia
+7(812)275-671