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IB psychology contribute to developing the characteristics of the IB learner: The course is built on the assumption that literature is concerned with our conceptions, interpretations and experiences of the world. The study of literature can therefore be seen as an exploration of the way it represents the complex pursuits, anxieties, joys and fears to which human beings are exposed in the daily business of living. It enables an exploration of one of the more enduring fields of human creativity, and provides opportunities for encouraging independent, original, critical and clear thinking. It also promotes respect for the imagination and a perceptive approach to the understanding and interpretation of literary works.

As an IB educator, what you teach students extends far beyond the classroom. Inspired and motivated by the IB Learner Profile, you help create a more peaceful, internationally-minded society by developing responsible, lifelong learners. And it's not without merit - students exemplify these attributes at home in many different ways, from ensuring a healthy school-life balance to improving their sports abilities. Below, students from different IB programmes share how the IB Learner Profile shapes their everyday lives: