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IB Organization registered in Geneva
Following the recommendation for an International
Passport to Higher Education after the International Schools Association (ISA) conference of teachers of social studies (1962) the International Baccalaureate was conceptualised and in 1968 IBO was registered in Geneva. -
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Recognition of the IB programmes negotiated in many countries
First official exams started in 1970 with 11 IB schools worldwide. In the following decade more and more countries started recognising the IB programmes. -
IB develops Learner profile
The IB learner profile describes a broad range of human capacities and responsibilities that go beyond academic success which imply a commitment to help all members of the school community learn to respect themselves, others and the world around them. -
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Pledge to actively improve sustainability of IB schools
IB school pledge to become 'green spaces' and work to actively improve the sustainability of their buildings with the aim to become carbon neutral. -
IB empathy embedded as part of the curriculum
Empathy is recognised as fundamental subject which is embedded as part of the curriculum from PYP to DP. It is introduced as part of the Diploma Programme at the same level as TOK and EE. This was intended as a concrete outcome from the IB mission statement. -
80% of IB schools are state schools
More state schools started to adopt the IB programmes as part of embracing a more international mindedness and providing students with effective life skills.