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International Baccalaureate Career-Related Programme ( IBCP)
Career Forward Focus (CFF) 3.0 
(16 yrs-19 yrs) 

The Career-Related Programme (CP) is a comprehensive education framework that brings the academic rigour and global focus of the International Baccalaureate (IB) programme to a customised, career focused pathway for students who wish to pursue a Career-Related education with a unique IB experience. The IBCP is specifically developed for students who wish to engage in Career-Related learning while gaining transferable and lifelong skills in applied knowledge, critical thinking, communication, and cross-cultural engagement. 

IBCP and what it means for your child.

IB CAREER-RELATED PROGRAMME – IBCP
The Career-Related Programme (CP) is a comprehensive education framework that brings the academic rigour and global focus of the International Baccalaureate (IB) programme to a customised, career focused pathway for students who wish to pursue a Career-Related education with a unique IB experience. The IBCP is specifically developed for students who wish to engage in Career-Related learning while gaining transferable and lifelong skills in applied knowledge, critical thinking, communication, and cross-cultural engagement.

Programme Outline

There are three parts that make up the IB Career-Related programme framework: 
● A minimum of two Diploma Programme courses (at standard level (SL) or higher level (HL) 
● A CP core consisting of Personal and Professional Skills, Language Development, Service Learning and a Reflective Project 
● A Career-Related study.
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The CP Core

The core components are designed to bridge each student’s chosen academic courses and his or her Career-Related studies, while developing skills and competencies for lifelong learning. The core components are:
  • Personal and Professional skills. This aims to develop skills needed to successfully navigate higher education, the workplace and society.
  • Service Learning, which involves the practical application of knowledge and skills toward meeting an identified community need. Students apply personal and social skills in real-life situations involving decision-making, problem-solving, and responsibility.
  • Language Development - This encourages students to begin or extend the study of an additional language that suits their needs, backgrounds and contexts, in order to develop linguistic and communicative abilities and increase their understanding of the world.
  • Reflective Project. An in-depth body of work produced over the duration of the programme in which students identify, analyse, and critically evaluate an ethical issue connected to their Career-Related studies.
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Benefits of the IB Career-Related Programme

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  • IB Rigor prepares students for college admission and success. As a result of the IBCP programme, graduates have found that universities and higher education institutions value the skills, experience and qualifications gained during the course. Universities recognise the academic rigour of the DP aspect of the programme, while the international outlook and vocational teaching give students a portfolio of relevant skills which they can continue to grow.
  • Provides an excellent foundation to prepare students for the post-secondary journey. For students who have a strong interest in developing skills for employment and career-development, the IBCP will offer you a package in which academic content is combined with practical, hands-on courses that will equip you with knowledge and skills that are highly valued in the 21st Century world of employment.
  • College and career readiness skills and certifications in related pathways
  • Increase cultural awareness and a global perspective of concerns and opportunities in the world
  • Make a difference in the community through service learning
  • Gain an understanding of ethical concerns that may arise in career pathways.

IBCP Offerings In NCFE

Career - Related Studies (CRS)

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Business Administration


Dietetics and Nutrition


Diploma Programme Courses at Standard Level (SL)

  • Physics 
  • Chemistry 
  • Mathematics 
  • Business Management 
  • Economics 
  • Sports, Exercise and Health Science
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Reasons to consider IBCP in NCFE

  • Opportunities to access further education, apprenticeships and employment in various fields 
  • Focus on the career path you have in mind 
  • Combines academic and practical learning 
  • Develops research skills, independent learning, global and cultural awareness 
  • Excellent infrastructure and trained faculty

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Note

NCFE school is a Candidate School* for the International Baccalaureate Career Programme. 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 NCFE School believes is important for our students. 

*Only schools authorized by the IB Organization can offer the Career-related Programme (CP). Candidate status gives no guarantee that authorization will be granted.