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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Olli-Pekka Heinonen Past, present, future: the IB is a leading edge in a changing world
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Students in class Times of London Education Commission highlights the benefits of IB programmes
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Star award DP teacher wins top honor in the United States
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Student studying for exam IBCC improves the conversion formula of IB programmes
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Head of school receives award PYP Head of School wins top honor in The Netherlands
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Director General Director General Heinonen receives honorary doctorate
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Student athletes running NCAA recognizes the Career-related Programme
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Letter to the IB community Support for those impacted by war in Ukraine
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Singapore Embracing innovation and inspiring action at the IB Global Conference, Singapore
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Student writing exam Preparing for the 2023 examination sessions
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Students socializing UAE Ministry of Education recognizes MYP eAssessment
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Student learning remotely Online Diploma Programme: a call for innovative pilot participation
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Letter to the IB community An open letter from Director General Olli-Pekka Heinonen on Ukraine
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George Walker In memory of George Walker, former IB Director General
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student taking an exam Further update for the May 2022 examination session
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Olli-Pekka Heinonen in Spain Madrid announces the expansion of IB programmes in the public school system
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IB DG visits Spain 2022 IB Director General visits Spain
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IB Yearbook IB World Schools Yearbook 2022 now available
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Student writing exam May 2022 examination session update
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© IB/InternationalSchoolofKenya Thirty educators receive University of the People scholarship
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Olli-Pekka Heinonen Developing the climate citizens of tomorrow
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© IB/UWCDilijan/2021/Sahakyan IB students worldwide receive results
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© IB/UWCDilijan/2021/Sahakyan The IB prepares to release Diploma Programme (DP) and Career-related Programme (CP) students’ examination results
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© IB/IGBInternationalSchool/2019 Malaysian Qualifications Agency recognizes Career-related Programme
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©IB/Mahatma Gandhi International School/2021 Association of Indian Universities recognizes Career-related Programme
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© International Baccalaureate Organization IB receives the Distinguished Service to International Education Award 2021
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Ozel Ilk Cizgi Kindergarten IB welcomes 100th school in Turkey
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Olli-Pekka Heinonen Global IB exam chief: how jazz provides lessons in management
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South Korean public school First South Korean public schools join the IB
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Olli-Pekka Heinonen With learning at the centre, it's the students we serve
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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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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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 PYP, MYP and DP workshops in Santa Fe Cuajimalpa, Mexico - June 2022
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Marking your Language A: Literature, Paper 1 external assessment
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IBAEM virtual PYP, MYP, DP and IB Leadership workshops in September 2022 - (CEST) GMT+2
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IBAEM PYP, MYP, DP, IB Education and Leadership workshops in Prague, Czech Republic - September 2022
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IBAP Virtual PYP, MYP,DP & IBED Workshops in September 2022, (SGT) GMT +08:00
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IBAP Virtual PYP, LEAD & IBED Workshops in October 2022, (ACDT) GMT +10:30