The School District of Lee County is proud to congratulate the 711 students who earned their International Baccalaureate Diploma or their Cambridge AICE Diploma at the end of the 2024-2025 school year. The IB and Cambridge programs both offer a rigorous curriculum, provide college credit, and a 100% Bright Futures Scholarship to students who complete the requirements.
“We celebrate our students for the commitment, resilience, and curiosity they’ve shown,” said Natalie Elschlager, Advanced Courses Coordinator. “Their accomplishments speak volumes about their determination and the encouragement they’ve received from their families, educators, and communities. We’re excited to see all they’ll achieve and contribute as they begin the next chapter of their academic journey.”
187 students earned their IB Diplomas from the four schools offering the program:
- Cape Coral High School (54)
- Dunbar High School (8)
- Fort Myers High School (91)
- Riverdale High School (34)
The International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Program is renowned for its demanding academic standards and holistic approach to education. To be awarded the IB Diploma, students must meet the following requirements:
- Complete six subject courses from different academic areas, including Language and Literature, Language Acquisition, Individuals and Societies, Sciences, Mathematics, and the Arts.
- Undertake the Theory of Knowledge (TOK) course, which explores the nature of knowledge across disciplines.
- Conduct an independent research project known as the Extended Essay.
- Participate in Creativity, Activity, and Service (CAS) activities to foster personal and interpersonal development.
A full list of the IB Diploma graduates can be found here.
524 earned their Cambridge AICE Diplomas after completing their 2025 exams. Eleven District high schools and two Charter Schools offer the Cambridge AICE program to students. To earn this diploma, students must complete a challenging curriculum that includes a combination of Advanced Subsidiary (AS) and Advanced Level (A) courses across multiple subjects. The AICE Diploma requires students to achieve a minimum of seven credits, including:
- At least one credit from each of the four subject groups: Mathematics, Sciences, Languages, and Humanities.
- The successful completion of a compulsory Global Perspectives course.
- Demonstrated proficiency in a range of disciplines through rigorous assessments and examinations.
Cambridge AICE Diplomas are issued in three categories: Pass, Merit, and Distinction. Only 13 students earned their diplomas with distinction:
- Ethan Bedeaux, Gateway High School
- Allison Cabrera, Island Coast High School
- Samantha Curls, North Fort Myers High School
- Eve Harrington, Oasis High School
- Valeska Perez, Cypress Lake High School
- Sebastian Jeanpierre, North Fort Myers High School
- Lazaro Sanchez, Gateway Charter High School
- Shivam Soni, Ida S. Baker High School
- Madelyn Spitzer, Gateway High School
- Darlene Tabares, Lehigh Senior High School
- Trista Timm, Estero High School
- Justin Wang, North Fort Myers High School
- Reagan Wood, North Fort Myers High School
