History and Future Development of the IB

  • Founding of the IB

    The IB was founded in Geneva with 7 schools in the initial program which aimed for a better future.
  • Mission Statement for IB created

    The Mission Statement for IB was created in 1996 which states:
    Aims to develop inquiring, knowledgeable and caring young people who help to create a better and more peaceful world through intercultural understanding and respect.
  • DP online courses start

    In 2004 the first online DP courses started
  • Sustainability

    All courses will be linked to sustainability ensure all aspects of student learning and life are linked to securing citizens who are aware of their impact and potential positive impact on the planet.
  • Carbon Neutral

    By 2035 I predict the IB organisation will be carbon neutral and support IB schools to achieve this goal also with students planning and developing this as a project within their school / or in the wider environment of the areas nearby their school
  • Adult Professional Career IB

    IB courses will become more common for adults to support lifelong learning. This will result in courses becoming more tailored to careers where participants can adapt it to their specific careers and skill development needed. IB will become a part of continued professional development.
    This will become an affordable alternative to university in some areas of the world.