Jordan School District offers the prestigious International Baccalaureate (IB) program at Hillcrest High. The IB program is a rigorous academic program recognized around the world for high school juniors and seniors.

There are more than 1,000 IB schools in more than 100 counties. The curriculum is set by a board of international educators in Geneva, Switzerland. Students are required to study and be tested in English, social science, math, science, a foreign language and an IB elective during their junior and senior years.

In addition, IB students are required to take a theory of knowledge class, participate in 150 hours of community involvement and write an investigative research paper. By successfully completing all the requirements, students are eligible to receive a diploma that is recognized internationally.

The program also helps students be academically prepared to study at any major American university.

For more information, please contact Victoria Brinton at (801) 256-5484.