United World College, New Mexico

http://www.uwc-usa.org/default.aspx

Last summer many teachers from around the world went to I.B. training at United World College in Montezuma, New Mexico. I was so impressed with the students I met who were staying on during the summer to work during the trainings. They come from all over the world to complete their last two years of high school. Their tuition and room and board are free. Many come with little skills in English, especially in speaking English. But they are highly motivated and within two years most graduate with an I.B. diploma. I was a bit concerned since our campus is planning on becoming an I.B. school, but after meeting these students, I was encouraged to realize that many of my ESL students can also be successful in the I.B. program.

I.B. = International Baccalaureate Diploma program (Did I spell that right? ha)