About the International Baccalaureate (IB) The International Baccalaureate (IB) shapes globally-minded students ages 3–19, fostering critical thinking, resilience, and a passion for learning—skills highly valued by top universities and employers worldwide
Education programmes - International Baccalaureate® The International Baccalaureate® (IB) offers a continuum of international education through four challenging, high quality educational programmes to students aged 3 to 19
Find an IB World School - International Baccalaureate® By becoming an International Baccalaureate (IB) programme at your school, you join a worldwide community of over 6,000 IB World Schools that equip students with future-ready skills tailored to their ambitions
Diploma Programme (DP) - International Baccalaureate® 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
Our mission - International Baccalaureate® The IB develops inquiring, knowledgeable and caring young people who help to create a better and more peaceful world through education that builds intercultural understanding and respect
Benefits of the IB - International Baccalaureate® The International Baccalaureate® (IB) is different not only through its leading educational programmes and certificates, but by the mission behind them