About International Baccalaureate
An introduction to the IB program
The International Baccalaureate is a global organization that oversees a variety of educational programs for pupils aged three to nineteen. Its programs are taught by carefully trained teachers in accredited schools all around the world, and it prides itself on giving pupils high-quality education. The IB programs encourage variety, international mindedness, curiosity, and a healthy desire for learning and excellence, as well as critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
When you hear about “IB courses†being offered at a school, it means that that school has been certified by International Baccalaureate Organization (IBO) to offer the IB Primary Years Programme, Middle Years Programme, and Diploma Programme classes. IB program, similar to the AP program, is an advanced and rigorous course. However, you cannot self-study IB courses, hence its availability is limited. The expense and training required to get certified as an IB school can also contribute to its relative rarity at high schools.