New findings demonstrate a clear distinction between MYP students and those who are not enrolled in the MYP, particularly in civic and cultural contexts, and in future expectations of civic participation.
A new research study explores the benefits of the International Baccalaureate’s (IB) extended essay for IB alumni who undertake undergraduate studies at the University of Virginia.
Recent reports rank America as the 17th in the world on education, with Finland and South Korea topping the list. What accounts for the drop in ranking and how can the U.S. return to being a leader? On December 10, Washington Post Live, sponsored by the International Baccalaureate (IB), will bring together leading education experts and policy-makers to discuss how U.S. education can compete with the best international programs. The discussion will focus on how to best prepare students to compete in the global workforce, engage in society, and become lifelong learners.
IB students have a choice of four conference themes, at four top-tier universities on three continents. November 14, 2012 is the first day motivated students who plan to study in the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme and the IB Career-related Certificate (IBCC) in school year 2013-14 may register for one of them.
The International Baccalaureate (IB) has released its 2012-13 catalogue of professional development opportunities for IB educators, and in some cases, also for educators who work outside the IB teaching and learning environment.
The International Baccalaureate (IB) and the Council of International Schools (CIS) today announced a joint understanding that enables the two to streamline onsite school visits worldwide.
A recent study of 18-24 year old American high school graduates commissioned by education nonprofit World Savvy (www.worldsavvy.org) shows a desire among young people to learn more about global topics. A conspicuous lack of instruction in this area within most American schools reveals a general failure to satisfy these needs.
Plus de 300 adolescents inscrits au Programme du diplôme du Baccalauréat International (IB) provenant du monde entier se réuniront sur le campus de l’université de Colombie-Britannique (UBC) afin de réfléchir à l’évolution de la sensibilisation envers l’environnement. RELEASE ALSO AVAILABLE IN ENGLISH AND SPANISH, CONTACT IB STAFF FOR MORE INFO
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme students--more than 500 in all--take a deep dive into social entrepreneurship on university campuses in Segovia, Spain, and Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. They focus on Culture, Ecology, Social Justice, and Sports.
Students enrolled in International Baccalaureate (IB) education programs out-perform their non-IB peers in academic areas and also indicate high social and emotional well-being.