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| == IB Programmes == | == IB Programmes == | ||
| This organization governs and administers three programmes of curricula for elementary (primary), middle, and high (or secondary) school levels which are, by design, international in nature, that is: able to be offered and acceptable for university entrance qualification, in countries throughout the world. |
This organization governs and administers three programmes of curricula for elementary (primary), middle, and high (or secondary) school levels which are, by design, international in nature, that is: able to be offered and acceptable for university entrance qualification, in countries throughout the world. | ||
| "The International Baccalaureate Organisation (IBO) is a burgeoning political global player, with a full complement of programmes covering the K-12 range, its experience in evaluating the suitability of institutions for participation in its curricula and examinations, and its support for the work of teachers in international school through its extensive range of workshop activities and school-based curricular development." (9) | |||
| <ref>{{cite book|title=International Schools and International Education|editor=Mary Hayden and Jeff Thompson|publisher=|date=2007|isbn=|isbn13=9780749433680|url=http://books.google.com/books?hl=en&lr=&id=MoQwEmPkxMMC&oi=fnd&pg=PT5&dq=international+school+ibdp&ots=wnO4AMjuVu&sig=onNdiHXb57cblWrorbeP8m_TVuU|chapter=Quality in Diversity|author=Mary Hayden|pages=1-15}}</ref></blockquote> | |||
| ====IB Diploma Programme==== | ====IB Diploma Programme==== | ||
| The International Baccalaureate is primarily known for the ], |
The International Baccalaureate is primarily known for the ], an offering of internationally standardized courses and assessment regime for students aged 16–19 that ultimately leads up to a battery of exams<ref name="IBDP">{{cite web |url=http://www.ibo.org/diploma/ |title=International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme |accessdate=2007-05-08}}</ref>. | ||
| ====IB Middle Years Programme==== | ====IB Middle Years Programme==== | ||
| The IB also offers the ], for students ages 11 to 16. The |
The IB also offers the ], for students ages 11 to 16. The programme is composed of eight subject areas and five areas of interaction. The students are evaluated continuously using various methods of qualitative, quantitative and criterion-referenced assessments. The school can also request that final grades be validated by IB. There is also a final assessment known as a personal project.<ref name="IBMYP">{{cite web |url=http://www.ibo.org/myp/ |title=International Baccalaureate Middle Years Programme |accessdate=2007-05-08}}</ref>. | ||
| ====IB Primary Years Programme==== | ====IB Primary Years Programme==== | ||
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The International Baccalaureate (IB), formerly the International Baccalaureate Organization (IBO), is an international educational foundation founded in 1968 in Geneva, Switzerland. IB offers educational programmes for children ages 3-19, IB Primary Years Programme (PYP) IB Middle Years Programme (MYP) and the IB Diploma Programme (DP).
The organization's name and logo were changed in 2007 to reflect a new image and for legal reorganization. Consequently, "IB" can refer to either the organization itself, any of the three programmes or else to the diploma or certificates awarded at the end of the diploma programme.
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IB Programmes
This organization governs and administers three programmes of curricula for elementary (primary), middle, and high (or secondary) school levels which are, by design, international in nature, that is: able to be offered and acceptable for university entrance qualification, in countries throughout the world.
IB Diploma Programme
The International Baccalaureate is primarily known for the IB Diploma Programme, an offering of internationally standardized courses and assessment regime for students aged 16–19 that ultimately leads up to a battery of exams.
IB Middle Years Programme
The IB also offers the IB Middle Years Programme, for students ages 11 to 16. The programme is composed of eight subject areas and five areas of interaction. The students are evaluated continuously using various methods of qualitative, quantitative and criterion-referenced assessments. The school can also request that final grades be validated by IB. There is also a final assessment known as a personal project..
IB Primary Years Programme
The IB also offers programmes for younger students: the IB Primary Years Programme, ranging from age 3 to 12.
IB Offices
- The IB Headquarters is situated in Geneva, Switzerland.
- The Curriculum and Assessment Centre is located in Cardiff, Wales.
IB Regional Offices
There are three IB Regional Offices:
- IB Africa, Europe and Middle East (IBAEM) in Geneva, Switzerland.
- IB Americas (IBA) in New York, United States and Buenos Aires, Argentina.
- IB Asia-Pacific (IBAP) in Singapore, Republic of Singapore.
IB Sub-Regional Associations
The sub-regional associations "are groups formed by and for IB school practitioners to assist IB schools, teachers and students in their communities—from implementing IB programmes to providing a forum for dialogue."
- There are two in the IB Africa, Europe and Middle East region.
- There are thirty sub-regional associations in the IB Americas region.
- There are five in the Asia Pacific region.
Fund Raising
In 2003, the IB established the IB Fund which was incorporated in the United States for the purpose of enhancing fundraising and keeping funds raised separate from operational funds. In 2004, the IB approved a strategic plan to "ensure that programmes and services are of the highest quality" and "to provide access to people who are socio-economically disadvantaged."
Community Theme
The IB Community Theme is Sharing Our Humanity, based on Jean-François Rischard's book High Noon. The theme, created in 2007 and in effect for three years, focuses on the following topics from Jean-François Rischard's book High Noon.
- Global poverty
- Peace and conflict
- Education for all
- Global infectious diseases
- Digital divide - uneven access to information and communication technologies
- Disasters and emergencies
The IB Community Theme gives IB World Schools the opportunity to involve non-IB students in the school in an IB-related activity.
Other
The IB has been recognized as a non-governmental organization (NGO) of UNESCO since 1970. IB's alliance with UNESCO encourages the integration of UNESCO educational goals into the IB curriculum. The United States is the largest IB global consumer with 38% of all IB programmes (1,028 out of 2,704) offered in both private and public schools.. Some controversy over IB's cost, lack of quantitative research data and ideology has resulted in some attempts to eliminate the IB programmes from public schools.
References
- "Overview of the International Baccalaureate Organization". Retrieved 2006-12-07.
- "Three Programmes at a Glance". Retrieved July 15, 2009.
- "IB Identity Announcement". Retrieved July 14, 2009.
- "International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme". Retrieved 2007-05-08.
- "International Baccalaureate Middle Years Programme". Retrieved 2007-05-08.
- "International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme". Retrieved 2007-05-08.
- http://ibo.org/offices/index.cfm
- http://www.ibo.org/offices/regions/
- "Associations of IB Schools". Retrieved July 13, 2009.
- http://www.ibo.org/ibaem/worldschoolassociations.cfm
- http://www.ibo.org/iba/associations/
- http://www.ibo.org/offices/regions/ibap/index.cfm
- "The president's view on Fundraising and the strategic plan" (PDF). IB World. 40. International Baccalaureate Organization: 8. 2004. Retrieved 2009-07-13.
{{cite journal}}: Cite has empty unknown parameters:|trans_title=and|coauthors=(help); Unknown parameter|month=ignored (help) - "IBO strategic plan approved" (PDF). IB World. 40. International Baccalaureate Organization: 2. 2004. Retrieved 2009-07-13.
{{cite journal}}: Cite has empty unknown parameters:|trans_title=and|coauthors=(help); Unknown parameter|month=ignored (help) - "IB Community Theme". Retrieved July 14, 2009.
- "IB Community Theme". Retrieved July 14, 2009.
- "Governments". Retrieved July 14, 2009.
- http://www3.unesco.org/iycp/Report/IBO.pdf
- "Literacy and Development: How can international education support UNESCO and other bodies in increasing literacy in the developing world?, pg. 5" (PDF). Retrieved July 14, 2009.
- "Find an IB World School". Retrieved July 15, 2009.