Primary Years Programme
The PYP marks the start of a lifelong journey. It develops caring and culturally aware children aged 3 – 12 to become active participants in their own learning.
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Middle Years Programme Middle Years Programme
Building a solid academic foundation, the MYP develops students’ confidence in managing their own learning and making connections between their learning in the classroom and the real world.
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Diploma Programme Diploma Programme
A future-ready programme that builds students’ inquiring mindset, fosters their desire to learn, and prepares them to excel at their careers and lead meaningful lives.
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Career-related Programme Career-related Programme
A unique programme for students in their final school years. It equips them with future-ready skills and prepares them to follow their career pathways—combining academic subjects with their own professional interests.
Latest news
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Director General visits Argentina and Uruguay to support IB growth in the region
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Artificial intelligence in IB assessment and education: a crisis or an opportunity?
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The IB announces the 2025 Global Youth Action Fund winners
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Exploring “How the World Works” in Grade 3: Learning through inquiry and curiosity
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How my IB education shaped me into an inquiring, knowledgeable, and caring global citizen
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From numbers to nurturing
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IB and Greece take major step toward the Diploma Programme implementation in public schools
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Transformative Connections: How IBEN Shaped My Global Educational Identity
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IB to strengthen global partnerships at Education World Forum 2025
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Read Bloom Books story writing competition: Encouraging student creativity and leadership
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Empowering learning through co-creation
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IB partners with Kader Bangsa Foundation to expand educational opportunities in Indonesia
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Applications for the IB UoPeople Scholarship are now open to educators worldwide
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IB Day Texas highlights local impact and the expansion of IB programmes
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IB updates assessment procedures for May 2025 exams
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National Taiwan Normal University hosts the 2025 IBEC Conference
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IB Global Conference Singapore 2025: a new era of connection, innovation and education
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The New York Times highlights how the IB is leading the way on career-centred learning
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Food Science course innovates future-ready learning in Hong Kong
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IB partners with SXSW EDU to support global education innovation
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International Baccalaureate acquires Generation Global
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A global milestone in supporting autistic learners
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IB welcomes first standalone Career-related Programme in Spain
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Practical teaching skills and student-centred learning: My journey as an IB educator
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Global Youth Action Fund 2025 applications open to all students
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Creativity meets compassion in IB Career-related Programme
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IB launches early access pilot programme in Louisiana
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The IB reveals its new global conference theme for 2025: “Our Humanity, Connected.”
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International Baccalaureate students receive November 2024 examination results
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IB Day of Service breaks records in Arizona
Become an IB World School
Learn how to become an IBWSWith over 5,000 IB World Schools (IBWS) worldwide, our global school community develops well-rounded, caring, knowledgeable and self-motivated students. Joining the IB gives schools an international reputation for excellence and quality.
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Facts and figures about the IB
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1,950,000 students
1,950,000students
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5,800 schools
5,800schools
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162 countries
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Join the IB community
The IB is globally renowned worldwide for excellence. Whether you’re a teacher, school leader, parent or student, there are many ways you can join us and become an important part of that excellence.
The beauty of the IB is that it’s a global education community. All schools around the world face the same challenges, enjoy the same benefits and can connect with one another.
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Read the research
The IB works closely with university researchers from around the world to conduct studies in the development, quality assurance, and impact assessment of IB programmes and services.
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Upcoming events and workshops worldwide
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