Conklin Elementary is a Candidate School* for the Primary Years Programme (PYP). This school is pursuing authorization as an IB World School. These are schools that share a common philosophy—a commitment to high quality, challenging, international education that Conklin Elementary believes 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, or the Career-related Programme (CP). Candidate status gives no guarantee that authorization will be granted. For further information about the IB and its programmes, visit www.ibo.org.

The IB program develops inquiring, knowledgeable and caring young people who help to create a better and more peaceful world through education that builds intercultural understanding and respect.

Students who would benefit from the International Baccalaureate Program

• Independent learner

• Curious and Creative

• Enjoy projects

• Works well in a team

• Interested in learning Spanish

What Makes The Program Unique?

• Internationally recognized.

• Students think globally, and develop respect for all cultures.

• Subjects are not taught in isolation, but are connected to each other through six themes.

• Students ask challenging questions, think critically and learn skills across all subject areas.

• Students take responsibility for their own learning.

• Students are active in their communities and take their learning beyond the classroom.

• Students learn another language. The IB program includes a Spanish component for all students and continues in its Spanish speaking (TBE) classrooms.

How To Apply to IB Candidate School at Conklin?

A kindergarten lottery is held in January to early March. Students interested in grades K-5 can complete an interest form to be put on a waitlist. Apply for Conklin.

Maren Reid
IB Coordinator
Email Maren Reid

Mr. Brad Smith
IB Candidate Principal
Email Brad Smith