Tavares High School is now an International Baccalaureate (IB) Career-related Programme (IBCP) school to provide students with world-class educational opportunities.

This new program will be additional to the school’s existing International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP), creating pathways for students to pursue academic excellence while preparing for future careers.

The International Baccalaureate Career-related Programme is designed for 11th and 12th grade students who wish to engage in career-related education while gaining transferable and lifelong skills in applied knowledge, critical thinking, communication, and cross-cultural engagement. The programme combines the academic challenge of IB courses with career-focused learning, preparing students for higher education, apprenticeships, or direct entry into the workforce.

Students will have the opportunity to enroll in the IB Career-related Programme through three initial career pathways:

• Culinary Arts,
• Promotional Design, and
• Performing Arts

Additional career pathways are planned for implementation during the 2027-28 school year, further expanding opportunities for students to connect their academic studies with career interests and real-world experiences. Students from other high schools within the district will be able to enroll in this program.

The IB Career-related Programme is designed for students who wish to engage in career-focused learning while benefiting from the international-mindedness, academic rigor, and personal development that are hallmarks of an IB education. Students participating in the program will complete career-related coursework alongside selected IB courses, developing the skills, knowledge, and global perspective needed for success in college, careers, and life.

“The IB Career-related Programme allows us to provide students with meaningful opportunities to pursue their passions while maintaining the high academic standards and global focus that define an IB education. We are excited to offer these pathways and look forward to expanding the program in the coming years,” Dr. Stacy Keaveny, principal of Tavares High School says.

Parents and students interested in learning more about the IB Career-related Programme, and the career pathways available at Tavares High School, are encouraged to visit the school’s website for detailed program information or contact their school counselor or IB coordinator.