When a school has completed the initial authorization process, it officially becomes an IB World School. This not only signifies a mark of quality but also the school’s commitment to providing a global education environment. However, this authorization is not permanent. To ensure the school maintains high standards, the IB Organization requires the school to undergo a re-authorization process every three years.
This process includes a comprehensive review of the school’s curriculum and operations to ensure everything continues to meet the IB Organization’s standards.
Throughout the process of development and change, schools must continuously meet all policies, requirements, and teaching processes according to IB standards. This ensures that students receive a high-quality education and helps schools keep pace with the changes of the modern world. The IB Organization continually strives to develop programs and subjects to meet 21st-century requirements. This includes integrating new skills, advanced teaching methods, and modern topics into the curriculum.
The goal of the IB Organization is to ensure that students always have the opportunity to develop their passions in an ever-changing world. The IB program not only focuses on knowledge but also on developing essential life skills, helping students become global citizens who can think critically, be creative, and solve problems effectively.
Being authorized to teach the IB Program is clear evidence of the school’s commitment to providing a comprehensive, quality education that aligns with global trends.
Differences Between an IB School and a Regular School
Apart from the authorization process, the IB is unique in that it requires students to choose subjects for the IB Diploma Program, which is designed for graduation purposes. The IB offers subjects at Higher Level (HL) and Standard Level (SL). In some high schools, the Higher Level of the IB Program is considered more challenging than the AP Program. Most universities award credits for Higher Level IB exams and AP exams.
