James River Elementary School | Williamsburg, Virginia

James River students, parents, staff and community members share in the mission of providing a safe environment in which all children can develop academically, socially, physically and emotionally in order to become independent thinkers, lifelong learners and responsible citizens prepared to be active and compassionate participants in an international society.

The International Baccalaureate Organization aims to develop inquiring, knowledgeable and caring young people who help to create a better and more peaceful world through intercultural understanding and respect.

To this end the IBO works with schools, governments and international organizations to develop a challenging programme of international education and rigorous assessment.

These programmes encourage students across the world to become active, compassionate and lifelong learners who understand that  other people, with their differences, can also be right.