Students who complete this program are preparing, not only for success in college, but for success in life. Students gain a broader world view; follow in-depth approaches to the academic disciplines; and develop time management, problem-solving, research, and organizational skills that will remain with them long after the IB experience is over. CAS activities provide opportunities for student involvement in the larger community beyond classroom walls.

An additional benefit is that student work is assessed over a two-year period using internationally accepted performance standards. Student achievement is assessed in a variety of ways: on examinations that are developed and scored by international examiners; on oral language demonstrations in both the student's native language and a modern second language; and on science laboratory notebooks, art portfolios, computer science dossiers, essays, and other projects. These activities all count for a percentage of the student's final score in each subject and allow the classroom teacher to have input to the student's scores.

Another advantage is that passing scores on IB higher level exams plus the Extended Essay and CAS requirements aid students in qualifying for the Texas Distinguished Achievement Program for high school graduation. Many students obtain advanced standing at colleges and universities based on their IB scores and enter highly selective universities with sophomore standing. The state of Texas awards 24 credit hours to any state university to IB Diploma Programme graduates.

Because IB courses offer a high degree of challenge, students should, above all, be highly motivated learners. To participate in the IB diploma program, students should take algebra and either French or Spanish in the eighth grade. In addition, students should complete Texas graduation requirements such as health, PE, and speech early in their high school program. Honors, Pre-AP, or enriched level classes from intermediate school onward provide solid academic training for IB. We encourage KISD students to apply for the IB Programme as incoming freshmen so they can be enrolled PreIB courses at Klein Oak which prepare them for the rigorous courses at 11th and 12th grades.

There is no additional tuition for Klein ISD residents;however, students must pay for their IB exams. On average, a student will pay about $650 for all six exams, per capita and registration fees, Extended Essay fee, and Theory of Knowledge fee.

Because IB courses are the most challenging classes offered in high school, they are aimed at highly motivated students who seek extra challenge and involvement in their education beyond the classroom.