The International Baccalaureate
A flexible learning programme for students aged from three to 19, the International Baccalaureate, or IB, is studied by over one million students worldwide and is fast becoming the world’s leading international qualification. We take a close look at this challenging academic programme.
system will best suit their child. W
The International Baccalaureate (IB) caters for pupils from the ages of three to 19 and is taught in thousands of international schools in popular relocation destinations across the globe, including many independent and international schools and a small but growing number of state schools in the UK.
The IB is probably best known for its two-year Diploma Programme (DP), which is studied internationally by students between the ages of 16 and 19. Since its inception in 1968, the IB Organisation (IBO) has increased its range to span the whole of a child’s education through the Primary Years Programme (PYP), the Middle Years Programme (MYP), and the recently developed Career-related Programme (CP). Focusing on each student as a whole person, IB programmes address not only children’s intellectual development but also their social, emotional and physical progress.
The IB mission statement demonstrates the IBO’s commitment to the development of an all-round, internationally educated ‘global citizen’. “The International Baccalaureate,” it says, “aims to develop inquiring, knowledgeable and caring young people who help to create a better and more peaceful world through intercultural understanding and respect.” Alongside the DP, the PYP and the MYP have grown
in popularity. Almost 4,800 schools across the world, in both state and independent sectors, now teach the IB. In order to teach one or more of the IB programmes, schools must complete an authorisation process administered by the IBO; only then is the school allowed to call itself an
hen choosing a programme of study for their children in a new location, relocating families must consider which curriculum and final exam
IB World School. This rigorous and challenging process can take anything from two to three years, and can be a helpful indicator of quality for families looking for a school for their child in their new location. The DP is available in a wide range of subjects. It is known for encouraging students to develop independent study and critical thought, but can be quite challenging for students who are not all-rounders and some consider it too broad for students who wish to specialise. However, the DP is highly regarded by university admissions officers and is one of the few international curricula that is truly globally transferable.
PRIMARY YEARS PROGRAMME The PYP is for pupils aged from three to 12. The curriculum focuses on encouraging children to be interested and motivated in their own learning by helping them to investigate subjects that they are curious about. It inspires them to make connections between different pieces of information and, in so doing, increase their understanding of how the world works.
This enquiry-based approach enables children to build on their knowledge through an emphasis on learning how to learn and how to find out. The PYP curriculum is designed to ensure that children also receive a grounding in the traditional basics of literacy and numeracy, whilst placing emphasis on broad communication skills, problem-solving skills, teamwork and the ability to apply learning to new situations. Most schools offering the PYP will be able to provide details of the programme, and should be able to supply a PYP curriculum guide on request.
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