Thousands of students in more than 5,000 schools all over the world work towards International Baccalaureate (IB) qualifications every year, pursuing a globally focused pathway of study that focuses on equipping them with key skills for the future. While the IB offers a variety of programmes for pupils aged from three to 19, it’s best known for its two-year International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP) – for students aged 16 to 19. Here’s everything you need to know about the IBDP.
It’s academically challenging and rewarding
The diploma programme includes a theory of knowledge component, which develops critical thinking; an extended essay – a 4,000-word paper based on self-directed research and study on a topic of personal interest; and a project that relates to the concepts of creativity, activity and service.
