HISTORY OF IB
 
The International Baccalaureate was founded in Geneva, Switzerland in 1968 as a non-profit educational foundation. Its original purpose was to facilitate the international mobility of students preparing for university by providing schools with a curiculum and diploma recognized by universities around the world. Since then its mission has expanded, and it now seeks to make an IB education available to students of all ages.

The IB works in four areas:

  • the development of curriculum
  • the assessment of students
  • the training and professional development of teachers
  • the authorization and evaluation of schools
 

The IB offers three programs for students aged 3 to 19. The programs can be offered individually or as a continuum by IB World Schools.

  • The Primary Years Program (PYP) for students aged 3-12 started in 1997 and is now offered by 435 IB World Schools. 

  • The Middle Years Program (MYP) for students aged 11-16 started in 1994 and is now offered by 598 IB World Schools. 

  • The Diploma Program for students aged 16 to 19 started in 1968 with first examinations in 1970 and is now offered by 1,807 IB World Schools. 
 

The IB works with 2,743 schools in 138 countries to offer the three IB programs to approximately 756,000 students.

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