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  • MISSION STATEMENT
     
    The International Business and Marketing Academy (IBMA) exists to provide students opportunities to develop skills in one of two career pathways – Business or Marketing. Upon completion of the academy, students will be able to conduct basic accounting, marketing and management functions for a business.

  • WELCOME TO THE INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS & MARKETING ACADEMY 

  • Academies Cohort Selection Timeline

     Class of 2029

    Dates

    Event

    October 1 – 31, 2024

     

     

    Programs of Choice Recruitment

    • Presentation held for all 8th graders across all 15 middle school campuses.
    • Parents received program information via email.
    • Virtual information session opportunity for students and the community.
    • In-person information session opportunity for students and the community.
    • Information shared through social media posts and on the FBISD website.

    November 1 – 30, 2024

    (Extended to December 6) (2025 only)

    Application Window

    This is the time for current 8th graders zoned to Fort Bend ISD to apply for the Programs of Choice, including Academies, P-TECH, and Early College programs.

    December 9 – 20, 2024

    Validation Window

    During this period, applications will undergo a validation process*. Valid applicants will receive an email inviting them to complete a video interview and/or entrance exam, depending on the programs they applied to.

    *The validation process confirms that students are zoned to Fort Bend ISD and meet academic criteria, including proficiency in their 7th-grade grades and relevant STAAR or equivalent test scores.

    January 11, 2025

    Humanities Academies Video Interview Due

    Valid humanities academy applicants will submit their video interview.

    STEM Academy Entrance Exam

    Valid STEM applicants will take the STEM Academy Entrance Exam, which consists of 25 8th-grade level math and science questions. Students will have 1.5 hours to complete the exam, and calculators will be provided.

    February 11 – 18, 2025

    Priority 1 Acceptance

    Students who qualify for their Priority 1 selection will receive an email offering them the opportunity to commit to their Priority 1 academy.

    February 19 – 26, 2025

    General Acceptance

    Students who qualify for one or more academies will receive an email with the opportunity to commit to a single program.

    March 3 – March 7, 2025

    Waitlisted Acceptance

    Students on the waitlist will receive an email with the opportunity to commit to a program if space becomes available for them.

    March 17, 2025

    Academy Cohorts Selection Complete

    Academy cohorts for the Class of 2029 are final.

    April 2025

    Commitment Ceremonies

    Academy commitment ceremonies will be held at each respective hosting campus.

     
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  • IMPORTANT ANNOUCEMENT

    2024-2025 HIGH SCHOOL PROGRAMS BUS ROUTES

    IF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE PLEASE CONTACT FBISD TRANSPORTATION DEPARTMENT

    Transport.Support@fortbendisd.gov
    Customer Care Line - (281) 634-4077
    Hodges Bend Transportation Center – (281) 634-1970
    Lake Olympia Transportation Center – (281) 634-1930

     
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  • THE IBMA LIFE Event is coming up on Saturday, April 1st from 10:00 AM-2:00 PM at the James Reese CTE Center!! See the informational video below on how to register. 

Contact Us

  • Paul Wells
    High School Program Manager
    Phone: (281) 634-5645
     
     
    Vashon Lewis
    IBMA Teacher Facilitator -10th - 12th grade
     
    Travis High School
    11111 Harlem Rd.
    Richmond, TX 77406 
     
     
    Ryan Landreneau
    IBMA Teacher Facilitator - 9th grade
     
    Kempner High School
    14777 Voss Road
    Sugar Land, TX  77498
     

Newsletters

Global Studies and International Business and Marketing Academy Open House Video

  • HBCU College Recruitment Fair Success!

    HBCU College Recruitment Fair Success!

    Saturday, August 27, Amarachi N., Ariana B., Justice T., Keilah B., Pierre J., and Vaughn P. attended the Pepsi National Battle of the Bands and HBCU College Recruitment Fair at NRG Center with the THS Black Student Union where they were introduced to dozens of Historically Black Colleges and Universities.


    Using the opportunity to their advantage, senior Ariana B. was offered a full ride scholarship and senior Justice T. was offered $16,000 scholarship both to attend Alabama A&M University. Senior Amarachi N. was accepted to Grambling State University no site and also offered a scholarship to Alabama A&M University. WAY TO GO!

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  • IBMA LIFE Event was a SUCCESS!

    IBMA LIFE Event was a SUCCESS!

    IBMA Students hosted their annual LIFE Event at the James E. Reese Center on Saturday, April 2nd. 

    This event is a great opportunity for members of the community and their families to learn about financial literacy at all ages! 

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  • IBMA Seniors Present their Final Pitches

    IBMA Seniors Present their Final Pitches

    Class of 2022 IBMA Students present their final pitches to a panel of local business leaders. These students have been working on their Entrepreneurship Capstone project all year long and we are excited for what they have accomplished! 

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  • Spotlight & Brag Book Submission Form

    Spotlight & Brag Book Submission Form

    We would like to start highlighting our outstanding Academy students and their accomplishments in and outside of school. If your student has won an award, received a scholarship, participated in a competitive summer program, etc. please submit this form. We will post your student's accomplishment in the Student Spotlight section of our new Academy website and they may be featured in a Brag Book and Points of Pride for later publication. Again, the accomplishment does not have to be related to the Academy program in which your student is enrolled. Nothing is too small of an accomplishment to submit!

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