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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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.
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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.
Latest news
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IBO refresh The IB prepares to unveil a fresh look for IBO.org
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MYP student innovators - Ashoka IB announces the 2021 Dr Siva Kumari MYP Student Innovators' Grant finalists
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©iStock Inter-Board Committee of Chairmen (IBCC) grants equivalency of IB grades to Pakistani Education Board grading scheme for May 2021 examinations
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Students in class Developing self-learners through systematic feedback
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COVID-19 (coronavirus) updates COVID-19 (coronavirus) updates
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MYP results MYP students worldwide receive results for eAssessment and Personal Projects
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MYP results The IB prepares to release Middle Years Programme (MYP) students’ examination results
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IBClassroom Share your classroom photos using #IBClassroom!
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International Baccalaureate Introducing IB Insights, the IB’s new interactive assessment data analysis tool
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M21 results More than 170,000 students across the world receive IB results
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Cohort header 2 Kiswahili added to IB Middle Years Programme
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Young children with tablets The impact of the PYP on student well-being
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All students across Pakistan now have access to the IB Career-related Programme
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Hands planting a tree in a desert Promoting student agency and inquiry through the climate action project
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Woman speaking at professional development event IB selects 36 worldwide scholarship awardees to the University of the People Master of Education programme
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© International Baccalaureate Organization Innovator in education, Olli-Pekka Heinonen takes over as Director General of the IB
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Teacher survey The IB launches survey that seeks to improve services supporting students
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Chair of Board addresses IB Virtual Conference
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IB World Schools Director Adrian Kearney highlights the importance of embracing change at the 16th IB Day in Turkey
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kids IB World Schools Yearbook 2021 now available
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MYPX2021 IB programmes take part in virtual exhibitions and use social media to stay connected
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IB Director General Dr Siva Kumari delivers keynote speech at TAISI Annual Leadership Conference
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© International Baccalaureate Organization International Baccalaureate appoints Olli-Pekka Heinonen as eighth Director General
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©iStock Update for May 2021 Diploma Programme and Career-related Programme examination session
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Designing Future Education – International Education and Skills Summit
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The IB confirms dual route for May 2021 Diploma Programme and Career-related Programme examination session
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January 2021 update: May 2021 examination session for Diploma Programme and Career-related Programme
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N20 results Students worldwide receive IB results
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Teenagers in class Creating authentic language development experiences with Chad Lower
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©iStock Educational excellence for 40 years–IB World Schools celebrate anniversaries
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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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IBAP Virtual CP Workshop in October 2021, (IST) GMT +5:30
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IBA PYP, MYP DP, CP and Leadership workshops in Baltimore, United States- December 2021
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Universidad Camilo José Cela virtual PYP, MYP, DP, and leadership workshops January 2021
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IBA VIRTUAL PYP, MYP and DP workshops in January 2022, Ecuador Time
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InThinking virtual DP workshops Spain November 2020
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IBAP Virtual PYP & DP Workshops in October 2021, (SGT) GMT +8