Becoming an IB World School (IBWS) means joining a dynamic global network of schools, students and educators, constantly growing and evolving.
The IB is dedicated to ensuring the highest standards of every IB programme through community collaboration and continuous improvement. Each school undergoes a thorough authorization process, ensuring readiness to teach one or more IB programmes.
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Explore the authorization process
The IB is dedicated to offering challenging and unique education programmes worldwide. Before starting your journey, it's essential to grasp the authorization process. The IB’s programme-specific Guides to Authorization offer detailed information to help schools understand, plan for, and complete the process for any of the IB’s four programmes.
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