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<p class="u-textLarger u-textLightWeight">The International Baccalaureate® (IB) aims to do more than other curricula by developing inquiring, knowledgeable and caring young people who are motivated to succeed.</p>

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We hope our students will help to build a better world through intercultural understanding and respect.

More than 50% of IB World Schools are state-funded.

The IB is different from other curricula because it:
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	<li>encourages students to think critically and challenge what they are told</li>
	<li>is independent of governments and national systems, and therefore able to incorporate best practice from a range of international frameworks and curricula</li>
	<li>encourages students to consider both their local and international environment.</li>
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In order to <a href="http://www.ibo.org/become-an-ib-school/">teach IB programmes</a>, schools must be authorized. Every school authorized to offer IB programmes is known as an <a href="http://www.ibo.org/become-an-ib-school/">IB World School</a>.

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<h2>A continuum of international education</h2>
We provide a continuum of education, consisting of <a href="http://www.ibo.org/programmes/">four individual programmes</a>. The programmes encourage both personal and academic achievement, challenging students to excel in their studies and in their personal development.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width="1/3"][vc_single_image image="2489" img_size="large" alignment="center" style="vc_box_outline"][vc_column_text]
<h2>Best practice from a range of curricula</h2>
Unlike a national curriculum, <a href="http://www.ibo.org/programmes/">IB programmes</a> reflect the best practice of a range of different educational frameworks and curricula. It encourages students to be internationally-minded and to think beyond their immediate environment.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width="1/3"][vc_single_image image="2485" img_size="large" alignment="center" style="vc_box_outline"][vc_column_text]
<h2>Students think about how they learn best</h2>
Through <a href="http://www.ibo.org/programmes/">IB programmes</a>, IB students “learn how to learn”, studying our unique <a href="http://www.ibo.org/programmes/diploma-programme/curriculum/theory-of-knowledge/">theory of knowledge (TOK) course</a>. They are encouraged to try different approaches to learning and to take responsibility for their own educational progress.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Our programmes help IB students:
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	<li>ask challenging questions</li>
	<li>think critically</li>
	<li>develop research skills proven to help them in higher education.</li>
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<h3 class="Heading Heading--tight">What is an IB education?</h3>
This document explains the ideals that underpin all IB programmes, communicating what lies at the heart of an IB education.
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	<li class="List-item"><a class="Link Link--arrow" href="http://www.ibo.org/globalassets/digital-tookit/brochures/what-is-an-ib-education-en.pdf"> Download What is an IB education? [PDF, 3 MB] </a></li>
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