Three programmes at a glance
How does the IB define
"international education"?
- Developing citizens of the world in relation to culture, language and learning to live together
- Building and reinforcing students’ sense of identity and cultural awareness
- Fostering students’ recognition and development of universal human values
- Stimulating curiosity and inquiry in order to foster a spirit of discovery and enjoyment of learning
- Equipping students with the skills to learn and acquire knowledge, individually or collaboratively, and to apply these skills and knowledge accordingly across a broad range of areas
- Providing international content while responding to local requirements and interests
- Encouraging diversity and flexibility in teaching methods
- Providing appropriate forms of assessment and international benchmarking.
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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?