A Brief Introduction to the International Baccalaureate
If you’re a student, parent, or teacher, you might have once come across ‘International Baccalaureate.’ It may have come up while applying for undergraduate programs or reading your institution’s academic program. ‘International Baccalaureate’ might’ve even appeared while you were canvassing international academies. But what exactly is the ‘International Baccalaureate’? Why is it so well-known? And what advantages does it give to students? In this article, we’ll be tackling all these questions and more. Summary of the International Baccalaureate The International Baccalaureate, also known as IB, is a non-profit foundation in Switzerland that began in the 1960s. It offers four different educational programs: the IB Diploma Program (IBDP) and the IB Career Program (IBCP), which are both geared for students aged 15 to 19; the IB Middle Years Program (IBMYP), developed for students aged 11 to 16; and the IB Primary Years Program (IBPYP) for students from age 3 to 12. These four educational...