Three programmes at a glance
What are the three programmes?
The IB is a recognized leader in the field of international education. It is a non-profit, mission-driven foundation that offers three challenging programmes for pupils aged 3 to 19.
- The Primary Years Programme (PYP) for pupils aged 3 to 12 focuses on the development of the whole child in the classroom and in the world outside.
- The Middle Years Programme (MYP) for students aged 11 to 16 provides a framework of academic challenge and life skills through embracing and transcending traditional school subjects.
- The Diploma Programme for students aged 16 to 19 is a demanding two-year curriculum that meets the needs of highly motivated students, and leads to a qualification that is recognized by leading universities around the world.
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- What are the three programmes?
- How does the IB define 'international education'?
- How long has each programme been established?
- How do the three programmes form a coherent sequence of education?
- Do schools teach more than one programme?
- How many schools offer these programmes? Where are they located?
- In which languages are students taught?
- What is the IB learner profile?
- How do I find out more?