Learner Profile Qualities

Learner Profile Qualities are the heart of every International Baccalaureate Programme. According to IB's Learner Profile Booklet, the Learner Profile Qualities are ".... a set of ideals that can inspire, motivate and focus the work of schools and teachers, uniting them in a common purpose."

At Sullivan, we challenge ourselves and our students to demonstrate the following qualities:

Inquirers - love learning, researching and are independent in this learning. They don't accept the easy answer.

Communicators - express and understand information. They are creative and collaborative and can work in more than one language. They explore and use a variety of communication methods (verbal, written, etc.).

Knowledgeable - students explore a myriad of issues of local and global significance. This exploration leads to both understanding and the acquisition of knowledge across many disciplines.

Thinkers - are critical, creative and ethical when they approach complex problems. They tend to not accept the first answer.

Principled - students are ethical in their approaches to individuals, themselves, communities and other groups. They take responsibility for their actions and try to remain fair and just.

Open-minded - individuals are aware and appreciative of their own cultures and beliefs, but are also open to those of others. Open-minded students look for and evaluate opinions that are different from their own.

Caring - students are committed to helping others, whether locally or globally. These students seek to make a positive difference. Our students are challenged to perform community and service both with their classes and independently.

Risk-takers - are not afraid to offer their own opinion or ask questions. They are able to go against the flow to try out new ideas and strategies. They are brave in risking their opinions and expressing their beliefs.

Balanced - students understand how important it is to have a mix of social, physical, academic and emotional health.

Reflective - individuals think about their learning and their experiences. They know their strengths and limitations and are able to work with each to enhance their learning.