

The IB’s four programmes encourage both personal and academic achievement, challenging students to excel in their studies and in their personal development. IB programmes are developed independently from national systems and governments, incorporating best practice from research and a global community of more than 4,000 top-performing schools. IB World Schools encourage students of all ages to think critically and challenge assumptions, to become globally engaged, and to learn multilingually.
IB programmes are different from many national curriculum frameworks because they:
At ACS International Schools, our International Baccalaureate (IB) programmes include the IB Primary Years Programme (PYP), IB Middle Years Programme (MYP), IB Career-related Programme (CP) and the IB Diploma Programme (DP).