Mission 

Empowering all students to be global citizens as they pursue success. 

Vision 

Betty H. Fairfax High School prides itself on being an exemplary learning community in which all members experience academic rigor, accountability, diversity and involvement in order to maximize individual potential. 

International Baccalaureate

Betty H. Fairfax High School is an IB World School offering all students an IB Education.  The Diploma Program is offered to students Grades 11-12. The International Baccalaureate is an internationally recognized program of study noted for its depth, challenge, and global perspective.  It is an inclusive, comprehensive, and academically-rigorous two-year curriculum that focuses on fostering lifelong learning skills. 

Why IB?

  • IB aims to educate the "whole person"

  • IB encourages students to appreciate cultures and attitudes other than their own and to be informed and willing to communicate with others.

  • The IB approach to education is not encyclopedic. The emphasis is on helping students analyze their education and use it in meaningful, practical ways.

  • The IB DP's international acceptability allows for both flexibility and mobility.

     

IB courses are recognized by universities and institutions around the world; this includes access to scholarships and excellent educational opportunities! Review a detailed list of colleges around the world who accept IB credits: University Recognition