The IBO

At a Glance

The International Baccalaureate (IB) offers high quality programmes of international education to a worldwide community of schools.

We develop and offer three programmes of international education for students aged 3 to 19, working in close cooperation with IB World Schools.

The IB offers a continuum of high-quality education that encourages international-mindedness and a positive attitude to learning. Our programmes are accessible to students in 132 countries through our close cooperation with the worldwide community of IB World Schools.

The IB is governed by an elected council that is representative of the main regions and stakeholder groups who make up the organization. It is managed by the director general and a team of 300 employees.

The IB does not own or manage any schools. Instead, we work with schools around the world (both state and privately funded) that share our commitment to international education.

The IB charges fees for its services—specifically for student assessment, teacher training and publications. Each IB World School pays an annual fee. In addition, donors and governments provide funding that supports special projects and initiatives.

Over 678,000 students are enrolled in one of the three IB programmes at schools in 132 countries. Over the past ten years, the number of students has grown between 10% and 20% each year, resulting in remarkable levels of sustained growth.

We work with schools in 132 countries from our headquarters in Geneva and our offices / representatives in Bath, Beijing, Buenos Aires, Cardiff, Geneva, Mumbai, New York, Singapore, Sydney, Tokyo and Vancouver.

Whether you would like to study or teach an IB programme, support the organization's work, or even work for the organization, it is rewarding to become involved

There is plenty of information about the IB on this website.

Mission Statement

The International Baccalaureate aims to develop inquiring, knowledgeable and caring young people who help to create a better and more peaceful world through intercultural understanding and respect.

To this end the organization works with schools, governments and international organizations to develop challenging programmes of international education and rigorous assessment.

These programmes encourage students across the world to become active, compassionate and lifelong learners who understand that other people, with their differences, can also be right.

For More Informaton please see www.ibo.org.