The Diploma Programme gives each student access to a broad and diverse curriculum and encourages the growth of the whole person intellectually, physically and emotionally.  The DP is recognised worldwide and develops in its students the ability to undertake independent research and express their opinions.  They have a broad perspective on a range of subjects but can also demonstrate the capacity to study a subject in depth.  It is these skills which Universities and employees recognise as the outstanding qualities of IB Diploma Programme students.