North High School IB Department

1101 East Thomas Road
Phoenix, AZ 85014
602-764-6532 

Director: Michael Perry, Email Michael Perry

IB Counselor: Dawn Davis, Email Dawn Davis 

 It is the supreme art of the teacher to awaken joy in creative expression and knowledge. ~ Albert Einstein 

Applications for the 2024-2025 School year are open now!

The IB website will be updated this summer.  Please check back for dates and times for 2024-2025 events. Contact Mr. Perry at Email Mr. Perry if you have questions.  He will be in office M-Th until the end of June.

Why Consider the IB Program?

• Focuses on preparing students for success in college.

• Increases college acceptance opportunities—many of the United States’ leading academic institutions grant students special considerations for having completed this rigorous college preparatory program.

• Prepares students for competence in all major academic areas.

• Results in opportunities for advanced standing or course credit at the college level.

• Promotes learning beyond current honors and Advanced Placement offerings.

• Promotes international understanding through a shared academic experience.

• Increases college scholarship opportunities.

Testing Requirements Junior and Senior Year

Students will take one IB exam from each of the following six subject areas during the junior and senior years:

• Language A (native language - English)

• Language B (second language - Spanish)

• Individuals and Societies (History, Psychology or Environmental Systems)

• Science (Biology or Environmental Systems)

• Mathematics

• Elective (choice of a second science, a second social studies, a second foreign language, theatre arts, or visual arts)

IB Diploma Requirements

During the junior and senior years students will take six IB exams, three at a higher level and three at a standard level. One exam will be taken from each of the six subject areas listed above. In addition, the diploma candidate must meet the following three requirements:

1. Complete an interdisciplinary course called Theory of Knowledge,

2. Prepare an extended essay reflecting independent research, and

3. Complete a CAS project for their Junior and Senior year (extracurricular activities that can be categorized as creativity, action, or service).

There is nothing noble in being superior to your fellow men. True nobility lies in being superior to your former self.   -Ernest Hemingway

All applications components for the 2024-2025 school year are below.

Note: everything must be completed before interviews will be scheduled

• 2024-2025 IB Application: Here

• Teacher Recommendation: Here (This may be difficult over summer, contact Mr. Perry if you have questions)

• Letter for School records required: Here

• Entrance essays: Here  

Entrance Requirements

Entrance requirements will be based on a combination of: 

• In-person/ virtual interview

• Standardized test scores from 7th grade (if available) from the current school

• Academic record from 7th and 8th grades from the current school

• Attendance and discipline records from the current school

• Two admission essays

• Two letters of recommendation from current teachers

Prospective candidates must demonstrate a strong commitment to learning, both in terms of the mastery of subject content and developing the skills and discipline necessary for success in the competitive world. Students who are focused and have a solid work ethic will succeed in the IB program. All IB students are expected to balance academics with extracurricular activities, including community service.

For further information, call the IB Office at 602-764-6532 or email Email M Perry

• IB Learner Profile

• Education for a Better World: the IB Diploma Programme

• What is an IB education? (official video)

In State Credit by Examination

• Arizona State 

• Grand Canyon:  No information provided

• Maricopa County Community Colleges 

• Northern Arizona 

• University of Arizona