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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. <ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ibo.org/announcements/identitylaunch.cfm|title=IB Identity Announcement|accessdate=July 14, 2009}}</ref> 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. <ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ibo.org/announcements/identitylaunch.cfm|title=IB Identity Announcement|accessdate=July 14, 2009}}</ref>


The IB has been recognized as a non-governmental organization (NGO) of UNESCO since 1970.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ibo.org/partnerships/governments/|title=Governments|accessdate=July 14, 2009}}</ref> IB's alliance with UNESCO encourages the integration of UNESCO educational goals into the IB curriculum.<ref>http://www3.unesco.org/iycp/Report/IBO.pdf</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ibo.org/programmes/research/publications/documents/notesjanuary03.pdf|title=Literacy and Development: How can international education support UNESCO and other bodies in increasing literacy in the developing world?, pg. 5|accessdate=July 14, 2009}}</ref> 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.<ref>{{cite web}url=http://www.ibo.org/school/search/index.cfm?programmes=&country=&region=&find_schools=Find|url=http://www.ibo.org/school/search/index.cfm?programmes=&country=US&region=&find_schools=Find|title=Find an IB World School|accessdate=July 15, 2009}}</ref>. 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.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.eagleforum.org/educate/2006/apr06/ibo-controversy.html|title=Controversy over IBO's International Education|accessdate=July 15, 2009}}</ref> The IB has been recognized as a non-governmental organization (NGO) of UNESCO since 1970.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ibo.org/partnerships/governments/|title=Governments|accessdate=July 14, 2009}}</ref> IB's alliance with UNESCO encourages the integration of UNESCO educational goals into the IB curriculum.<ref>http://www3.unesco.org/iycp/Report/IBO.pdf</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ibo.org/programmes/research/publications/documents/notesjanuary03.pdf|title=Literacy and Development: How can international education support UNESCO and other bodies in increasing literacy in the developing world?, pg. 5|accessdate=July 14, 2009}}</ref> 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.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ibo.org/school/search/index.cfm?programmes=&country=&region=&find_schools=Find|url=http://www.ibo.org/school/search/index.cfm?programmes=&country=US&region=&find_schools=Find|title=Find an IB World School|accessdate=July 15, 2009}}</ref>. 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.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.eagleforum.org/educate/2006/apr06/ibo-controversy.html|title=Controversy over IBO's International Education|accessdate=July 15, 2009}}</ref>


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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.

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.

"The International Baccalaureate aims to develop inquiring, knowledgeable and caring young people who help to create a better and more peaceful world through intercultural understanding and respect.

To this end the organization works with schools, governments and international organizations to develop challenging programmes of international education and rigorous assessment.

These programmes encourage students across the world to become active, compassionate and lifelong learners who understand that other people, with their differences, can also be right."

— International Baccalaureate Mission Statement
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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.

References

  1. "Overview of the International Baccalaureate Organization". Retrieved 2006-12-07.
  2. "Three Programmes at a Glance". Retrieved July 15, 2009.
  3. "IB Identity Announcement". Retrieved July 14, 2009.
  4. "Governments". Retrieved July 14, 2009.
  5. http://www3.unesco.org/iycp/Report/IBO.pdf
  6. "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.
  7. "Find an IB World School". Retrieved July 15, 2009.
  8. "Controversy over IBO's International Education". Retrieved July 15, 2009.
  9. "IB Mission Statement". Retrieved 06 July 2009. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |accessdate= (help)
  10. http://ibo.org/offices/index.cfm
  11. http://www.ibo.org/offices/regions/
  12. "Associations of IB Schools". Retrieved July 13, 2009.
  13. http://www.ibo.org/ibaem/worldschoolassociations.cfm
  14. http://www.ibo.org/iba/associations/
  15. http://www.ibo.org/offices/regions/ibap/index.cfm
  16. "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)
  17. "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)
  18. "IB Community Theme". Retrieved July 14, 2009.
  19. "IB Community Theme". Retrieved July 14, 2009.

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