The Diploma Programme

The program aims to develop students who have excellent breadth and depth of knowledge – students who flourish physically, intellectually, emotionally, and ethically.

The Diploma Programme (DP) curriculum is made up of six subject groups and the DP core, comprising theory of knowledge (TOK), creativity, activity, service (CAS), and the extended essay.

Through DP core, students reflect on the nature of knowledge, complete independent research, and undertake a project that often involves community service.

Pathway to University and Employment

The International Baccalaureate® (IB) Diploma Programme (DP) is recognized and respected by the world’s leading universities, and evidence suggests that higher rates of DP students go on to university and higher education study than non-IB students. 

Access and Eligibility

The Diploma Program is open to any student aged 16 to 19, at schools that have been authorized to implement the program.

The Middle Years Programme

A five-year program which can be implemented in a partnership between schools, or in several abbreviated (two, three or four year) formats.

Students who complete the MYP are well-prepared to undertake the IB Diploma Program (DP) or Career-related Program (CP).

The Middle Years Programme Curriculum

Comprises eight subject groups, providing a broad and balanced education for early adolescents.

The MYP requires at least 50 hours of teaching time for each subject group, in each year of the program.

In the final two years of the program, carefully-defined subject group flexibility allows students to meet local requirements and personal learning goals.

Access and Eligibility

The MYP is open to any student aged 11 to 16, at schools that have been authorized to implement the program.

The MYP is inclusive by design; students of all interests and academic abilities can benefit from their participation. Implementation of the MYP is a whole-school endeavor, although the program can accommodate academically-selective models.

The Primary Years Programme

The Primary Years Programme offers an inquiry-based, transdisciplinary curriculum framework that builds conceptual understanding. It is a student-centered approach reflecting the best of educational research, thought leadership and experience derived from IB World Schools.

• Students are agents of their own learning and partners in the learning process.
• Prioritizes people and their relationships to build a strong learning community.
• Learning through inquiry and reflecting on their own learning, PYP students develop knowledge, conceptual understandings, skills and the attributes of the IB Learner profile to make a difference in their own lives, their communities, and beyond.

The three pillars of school life:

1. The learner
2. Learning and teaching
3. The learning community
   

Students with a strong sense of self-efficacy are active in their own learning and take action in their learning community.

How to Become a Primary Years Programme School

Any school educating students aged 3 to 12 can apply to implement the Primary Years Program and become an IB World School.

Schools must successfully complete an authorization process to become an IB World School. During this process, the IB supports schools in building the understanding and organizational structures they need to implement the IB’s internationally-minded programs.

The Career-Related Program

CP students undertake a minimum of two IB Diploma Program (DP) courses, a core consisting of four components, and a career-related study.

For CP students, DP courses provide the theoretical underpinning and academic rigor of the program; the career-related study further supports the program’s academic strength and provides practical, real-world approaches to learning.

The CP core helps students develop skills and competencies required for lifelong learning.

Pathway to Employment and University Recognition

21st century life places complex demands on graduates looking for work – so enabling students to become self-confident, skilled, and career-ready learners must be an integral part of their education.

Through the CP, students deepen their understanding in general areas of knowledge, engaging in a holistic education model that fosters an enthusiasm for lifelong learning.

Access and Eligibility

The CP was specifically developed for students who wish to engage in career-related learning while gaining transferable and lifelong skills in applied knowledge, critical thinking, communication, and cross-cultural engagement.

IB’s Research History With Inflexion

The International Baccalaureate (IB) has a long-standing commitment to research, continuously evaluating and refining its programs to support high-quality international education. Through rigorous studies, IB investigates the impact of its curricula, teaching methodologies, and student outcomes across diverse educational settings. In this pursuit, IB has partnered with Inflexion, a research-focused nonprofit, to conduct in-depth analyses and provide valuable insights that inform best practices in education. As a research partner, Inflexion has contributed to IB’s evidence-based approach, helping to shape policies and strategies that enhance student readiness and success on a global scale.