Grades 9 to 12
The Upper School
A personalized, Christ-centered high school where the IB meets real careers, with seven career pathways, university partners and an average class of nine.
Two IB programmes
IB Middle Years Programme
Inquiry, global contexts, service as action and interdisciplinary study, finishing with the Personal Project.
IB Career-related Programme
IB Diploma courses joined to a chosen career pathway, with internships and mentorships. Students in Grades 11 and 12 form their own House, Arcturus.
2026-27 at a glance · Grades 9 to 12
Christian foundation
Faith, character and leadership
Faith is woven through every subject, with chapel, Bible study and community worship. Students lead through their Houses, mentor younger students, and serve on local and global mission trips.
The CP core
Four core components
- Personal and Professional Skills
- Language Development
- Reflective Project
- Service Learning
University partners and career pathways
Learning through seven career pathways
Partners open doors to dual credit, summer intensives, mentors and real projects.
Business and Sustainability
Responsible management and sustainability projects tied to the UN Sustainable Development Goals, plus ASU Prep Digital courses in business and technology.
Hospitality and Tourism
Global hospitality, tourism and service leadership with Les Roches in Switzerland and Spain.
Music and Vocal Performance
Performance, composition and production through Berklee College of Music international programmes.
Health Sciences
Nursing and allied health pathways with healthcare simulations, guest lectures and dual credit.
Engineering and Aviation
Engineering, aviation and aerospace study with Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University.
Performing and Creative Arts
Art, design, film and digital media through SCAD workshops, portfolio reviews and summer intensives.
Agriscience and 4-H
Environmental and agricultural science, research and pre-college programmes, built on our 4-H clubs.
Assessment
Many ways to show learning
Academic
Coursework, projects and standardized tests, including NWEA MAP, ISA, PSAT, SAT and CLT.
Practical application
Labs, internships, field studies and STEM readiness.
Creative and performing arts
Portfolios, performances and critiques.
Faith, character and leadership
Reflection papers, service evaluations and leadership through Houses and peer programmes.
The Career-related Programme at a glance
CP students take IB Diploma Programme courses, follow a career-related study, and complete the CP core: personal and professional skills, service learning, a reflective project, and language and cultural studies.
Creation Village is authorized by the International Baccalaureate to teach the CP.
Diploma Programme candidate school
Upper School students already take IB Diploma Programme courses within the CP. Creation Village is now a candidate school for the full Diploma Programme.
Creation Village World School is a candidate school* for the IB Diploma Programme and is pursuing authorization for it. IB World Schools share a common philosophy: a commitment to high quality, challenging, international education that Creation Village World School believes is important for our students.
*Only schools authorized by the IB Organization can offer any of its four academic programmes: the Primary Years Programme (PYP), the Middle Years Programme (MYP), the Diploma Programme (DP), or the Career-related Programme (CP). Candidate status gives no guarantee that authorization will be granted. For further information about the IB and its programmes, visit www.ibo.org.
What the research says
Where CP graduates go
The IB's research summary on Career-related Programme graduates in the United States.
From the IB
Resources for families
Guides from the International Baccalaureate. Each opens as a PDF.
The Career-related Programme
The IB's brochure on the CP: IB courses, a career-related study and the CP core.
CP: questions parents ask
A two-page guide for families new to the Career-related Programme.
The Diploma Programme
The IB's brochure on the Diploma Programme, whose courses CP students take.
DP and CP research: key findings
University enrolment, persistence and graduation of IB students in the US.
Making IB credentials stand out
How IB students can show universities what their IB experience gave them.
What is an IB education?
The IB's own introduction to its mission, learner profile and approach to teaching and learning.
Plan your path through Upper School
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