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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IB Day in Turkiye The IB joins the Turkish community for its 17th IB Day
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IB Day in Costa Rica Celebrating IB Day in Costa Rica
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Letter to the IB community Open letter on the Middle East conflict
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The IB partners with Eastwood Global to expand its Online Diploma Programme
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The IB joins partnership with Jordan’s Ministry of Education
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The IB partners with Manav Rachna Educational Institutions
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© International Baccalaureate Organization The IB joins the Tes Awards for International Schools to celebrate global education
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Olli-Pekka Heinonen Building practices for inclusivity within the IB community
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International Baccalaureate leads expansion in India and hosts WACP Summit
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Dublin Welcomed IB Educators at the IB Global and Heads World Conference to Reimagine the Future of Education
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News The PYP and MYP achieve recognition for meeting Australian National Curriculum standards
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The IB forms partnership with The Government of Andhra Pradesh in India
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The IB announces the Global Youth Action Fund 2023 winners
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The IB collaborates with the Lebanese Ministry of Education
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Investigating challenges in international assessment
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Student writing exam Update for the November 2023 examination session
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Tenacity in a time of crisis: “Education is part of the resistance”
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The Plantterra: A student’s unwavering commitment to environmental conservation and sustainable living
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The IB partners with Arizona State University to become an official career-related studies partner
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Culture and community in Oaxaca, Mexico: A principal’s reflections
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Olli-Pekka Heinonen Hate public speaking? You’re not alone. But being good at it can change your life
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International Baccalaureate Statement regarding IB curriculum in Florida
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Festival of Hope, creating spaces for millions of young people
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Empowering women from low-income communities with creativity, activity, service (CAS)
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How rice can save the skies – A student’s research journey
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Students sitting at desk The IB announces important recognition development in Germany
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MYP students receive results Middle Years Programme (MYP) students receive their results
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The IB Global Conference Toronto 2023 brings the future of inclusive education to North America
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Signing a memorandum of understanding on IB recognition in Uruguay The IB collaborates with the National Administration of Public Education of Uruguay
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IB students worldwide receive their results
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
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5,700 schools
5,700schools
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160 countries
160countries
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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.
John Nicholls, Bilingual European School, Italy Italy
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.
Online school resources
Explore learning, teaching and support resources developed primarily for our IB global community of schools and educators.
Upcoming events and workshops worldwide
Explore upcoming events and professional development workshops for educators and school leaders
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IBA Virtual PYP, MYP, DP, and CP workshops in November 2023 - Pacific Time
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IBA PYP, MYP, DP, CP, IB Education and Leadership workshops in Washington, DC, United States - November 2023
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IBAEM virtual PYP, MYP, DP, CP, IB Education and Leadership workshops in February 2024, CET (GMT+1)
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IBAEM virtual PYP, MYP, DP, CP, IB Education and Leadership workshops in February, 2024 - CET (GMT+2)