# GLIMPS 423 ~ The 10 IB Learner Profile Attributes

The International Baccalaureate (IB) learner profile attributes are a set of ten characteristics that IB students are encouraged to develop throughout their academic journey. The aim of these attributes is to help students become well-rounded individuals who can make a positive impact in their communities and the world.

The ten IB learner profile attributes are:

1. Inquirers: They develop their natural curiosity and acquire the skills necessary to conduct inquiry and research.
2. Knowledgeable: They explore concepts, ideas, and issues that have global significance.
3. Thinkers: They exercise initiative in applying thinking skills critically and creatively to recognize and approach complex problems.
4. Communicators: They understand and express ideas and information confidently and creatively in more than one language and in a variety of modes of communication.
5. Principled: They act with integrity and honesty, with a strong sense of fairness, justice, and respect for the dignity of the individual, groups, and communities.
6. Open-minded: They understand and appreciate their own cultures and personal histories, and are open to the perspectives, values, and traditions of other individuals and communities.
7. Caring: They show empathy, compassion, and respect towards the needs and feelings of others.
8. Risk-takers: They approach unfamiliar situations and uncertainty with courage and forethought, and have the independence of spirit to explore new roles, ideas, and strategies.
9. Balanced: They understand the importance of intellectual, physical, and emotional balance to achieve personal well-being for themselves and others.
10. Reflective: They give thoughtful consideration to their own learning and experience. They are able to assess and understand their strengths and limitations in order to support their own learning and personal development.

The aim of developing these attributes is to enable students to become responsible citizens who can contribute positively to society. These attributes also help students to become lifelong learners who are able to adapt to rapidly changing global environments.