The IBCC provides a high standard of international education through its provision of IB Diploma courses and the IBCC core, and also provides direct access to local, national and international higher educational institutions with its requirement of an accredited career related study. Schools can choose or develop their own specific career related studies in order to enhance the opportunities for their students upon graduation. In particular, the IBCC is well placed to support the goals of educators and governments seeking to raise the profile of STEM (science, technology, education, mathematics). By bridging the gap between the academic and vocational divide, the IBCC can be used to provide a holistic education suitable for educating the youth of today for the world of tomorrow. The sheer breadth of different pathways the IBCC is currently providing to students around the world strongly indicates that the IBCC is designed not only for those students who seek a higher education, but also provides specific pathways for students who are interested in internships, apprenticeships, technical/community colleges or indeed the world of work. That the IBCC can be applied in any country for any student further broadens its appeal for both schools and students. The IBCC is well placed to respond to local, regional and national strategies. It responds directly to the weakness in local and national labour markets by providing specific pathways in order to create a professional and employable workforce. Innovative development of educational pathways is allowed through the flexibility and mobility of the IBCC programme. It can be adapted to suit specific needs and yet at the same time, provide for a breadth of alternative pathways suitable for a changing market.

If completed successfully, students will receive From the IB the IB career-related Certificate (IBCC) as well as a statement of results. Additionally they will receive a certificate from the awarding body of the career-related qualification

The IBCC is a holistic qualification framework in its own right and the incorporation of the IBCC core gives greater overall value to the student. The IB expects this to be reflected in a slightly higher credit or tariff for the whole IBCC rather than two DP certificates alone. The value to the student in application to further or higher education is the linkage with a career-related qualification which, if passed to an appropriate standard or grade, will add further credit or tariff for the student's application to the further learning of his/her choice.

The constituent parts of the IBCC, namely the two Diploma courses, are already recognized by most universities in the world. To date, the vast majority of IBCC graduates who have also completed recognised career related studies have continued on to further and higher education.

The IB is actively seeking recognition of the IBCC, as a distinct programme, at targeted universities and it is looking to increase the number of high quality HEI recognition statements that specifically mention the IBCC. The IB is using a range of opportunities to increase awareness of the IBCC, including higher education conferences, face to face meetings with specific institutions and organizations and through our wider contact with a range of influential stakeholders such as government ministers. The IB will shortly be releasing a new guide for university admission officers on the IBCC. The regional teams will also be adding more specific regional and country information to support university recognition efforts.

The IB will track, monitor and evaluate the placement of all IBCC graduates through regional links with IBCC schools and graduates and through the use of our strong alumni links.

Any IB World School authorized to offer the Diploma Programme can apply to offer the IBCC.

Currently the IBCC has been accredited by the UK education regulator (OFQUAL), and the Queensland Studies Authority (QSA) in Australia. The IB is consulting with all authorised and candidate IBCC schools in every country on the requirements of their national education framework and will apply for accreditation or approval as required.