An Assistant DP Coordinator and Spanish Facilitator at Apeejay’s IB School, Apeejay School International, Panchsheel Park, Ms Kairvee Arora, describes her journey at the school as both professionally enriching and deeply reflective. She highlights the school’s strong emphasis on collaboration, clarity, and alignment with the IB philosophy, which creates a dynamic and progressive academic environment. With ample opportunities to contribute meaningfully, she has been able to grow continuously as an educator and coordinator
In an impromptu interview, she shares how she continues to thrive within a supportive culture that values innovation, learning, and holistic development.
How does the IBDP go beyond academic learning to prepare students for real-life challenges?
The IB Diploma Programme goes beyond academics through its Core components, TOK, CAS, and the Extended Essay, which nurture critical thinking, responsibility, reflection, and effective time management. These experiences equip students to face real-life challenges with confidence, balance, and a strong sense of purpose.
How do above mentioned core components contribute to shaping life skills?
TOK builds critical reflection, CAS fosters empathy and responsibility, and the Extended Essay develops research and self-management skills, together ensuring holistic growth and readiness for academic and personal challenges.
How does inquiry-based learning help students become independent?
It empowers students to ask meaningful questions, explore diverse perspectives, and thoughtfully justify their ideas. By placing students at the centre of the learning process, this approach encourages them to take ownership of their learning journeys. As a result, learners develop independence, confidence, and informed judgement, along with the ability to analyse situations critically and make well-reasoned, thoughtful decisions; skills that extend far beyond the classroom.
How does the programme encourage students to develop skills essential in today’s fast-paced world?
The students are challenged with sustained academic demands and long-term commitments, teaching them through reflection, feedback, and self-management to adapt, overcome setbacks, and build resilience for an ever-changing world. The programme integrates global contexts and diverse perspectives across subjects. Students engage with international issues and cultural viewpoints, helping them develop open-mindedness, respect for diversity, and a strong understanding of global citizenship.
How do IB DP assessment patterns build time management, accountability, and reflective thinking?
The assessments are spread across timelines, requiring planning, consistency, and accountability. Reflection is embedded throughout, encouraging students to review their progress, take ownership of outcomes, and refine strategies for improvement.
How do you support students’ emotional well-being alongside academic rigour?
I support emotional well-being through its balanced structure, reflective practices, and emphasis on self-awareness. With consistent facilitator guidance and CAS engagement, students learn to manage stress while maintaining academic focus.
What role does the facilitator-student relationship play in guiding learners?
The relationship lies at the heart of the DP experience. Facilitators guide students through academic challenges while fostering reflection, confidence, and responsible decision-making, ultimately helping learners evolve into independent, self-aware, and resilient individuals.
How does the IB philosophy help students discover their strengths and aspirations?
The IB philosophy promotes exploration through subject choices, independent research, and experiential learning. Reflection helps students identify strengths and interests, supporting informed decisions about future academic pathways and career aspirations.
In what ways does the DP prepare students for life globally?
The DP cultivates strong academic foundations while honing research, writing, and time-management skills that align with university expectations. At the school, structured guidance and a focused approach to university placement further empower students to transition confidently into global higher education.
Describe the IB DP in one sentence.
The programme prepares students for life by nurturing reflective, independent learners who are academically capable, emotionally grounded, and equipped to embrace global opportunities with confidence and purpose.