The International Baccalaureate® (IB) offers four high quality international education programmes to more than one million students in more than 146 countries.

The IB offers an education for students from age 3 to 19, comprising of four programmes that focus on teaching students to think critically and independently, and how to inquire with care and logic.

Diploma Programme (DP) students graduating from May 2025 onwards are set to benefit from a change to Germany’s IB recognition agreement announced this week by the Kultusministerkonferenz (KMK).

The IB believes that artificial intelligence (AI) technology, such as ChatGPT, will become part of our everyday lives.

The International Baccalaureate (IB) Primary Years Programme (PYP) for children aged 3 - 12, develops active, self-regulated learners in a transdisciplinary curriculum framework.

Learn more about the International Baccalaureate Middle Years Programme (MYP): preparing students aged 11-16 to become creative, critical and reflective thinkers.

Find out more about the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (DP) for students aged 16-19, including information on pathways to university and employment and on who can offer the programme.

Learn more about the International Baccalaureate Career-related Programme (CP) designed for students aged 16-19. Find resources and curriculum information and learn how to offer the programme.

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The International Baccalaureate (IB) celebrates the recent release of HBO’s documentary, “Stand Up & Shout: Songs from a Philly High School.” This captivating film chronicles the remarkable journey of students enrolled in the IB Middle Years Pro