The Diploma Programme for Interested and IB World Schools
There are 945 Diploma schools in 7 countries in the region of North America and the Caribbean. Read more about the authorization process and how to become an IB World School.
New and Interested Schools
For schools seeking implementation in the fall of 2010 or later:
- Diploma application process and fees
- Diploma Programme Application Submission Guidelines
- Sample implementation budget
- Sample strategic plan for implementation
- Candidate school marketing text
IB World Schools
May 2009 Exam Session
Programme Evaluation
For information on programme evaluation please read these documents:
- Guide to programme evaluation
- Programme evaluation self-study questionnaire
- IB North America programme evaluation calendar
Workshops and seminars
Workshops and seminars are intended for teachers and administrators from schools exploring or offering the IB Diploma Programme. The IB does not offer workshops to “certify” individual teachers looking for employment in IB World Schools.
IB North America Examination Review and Data Summary
The IB North America Examination Review and Data Summary is a profile of Diploma Programme examination takers in North America and throughout the world. To access the May 2008 Examination Review and Data Summary, click here.
University recognition of the IB Diploma Programme
IB North America works closely with universities and colleges throughout North America in order to advance recognition of the IB Diploma Programme. Students, parents and Diploma Programme coordinators can find worldwide university recognition policies on the individual country pages on this website.
