Post-16 educators
The IB Diploma Programme is designed primarily for pupils aged 16 to 19. It is a challenging two-year curriculum, which leads to a qualification that is widely recognized by the world’s leading universities.
Professional development in the Diploma Programme
To find a relevant Diploma Programme workshop in your area, please visit the IB’s events calendar. Alternatively, the following pages provide a more detailed explanation of the IB’s professional development services.
Becoming a Diploma Programme school
If your school is interested in implementing the Diploma Programme, please read about the school authorization process, and visit your region’s web pages for further details:
Find a Diploma Programme school
If you would like to find your nearest Diploma Programme school, please use the “Find an IB World School” search engine located to the left of this page.
The IB community of practice
If you are a teacher in an existing Diploma Programme school and would like to join the growing online community of practice, please visit the IB’s online curriculum centre (OCC), where you will find a host of resources to support you in your delivery of the programme.
Opportunities for participation
The IB offers a number of opportunities for teachers to participate in its various processes and practices. If you are in a Diploma Programme school and would like to contribute to the programme’s curriculum review process, please contact your Diploma Programme coordinator who will provide you with the appropriate form.
To act as the regional representative on the Diploma Programme committee meeting, held annually at the curriculum and assessment centre in Cardiff, UK, please visit your region’s web pages page for further details:
Employment opportunities
Employment opportunities with the IB
Employment opportunities in IB World Schools
The IB programmes in practice
To see examples of how schools around the world have implemented the IB’s mission and programmes, please visit the online IB World magazine.
IB publications and merchandise
The IB publishes a range of curriculum documents, including subject guides and downloadable examination papers and markschemes, which can be ordered online via the IB store. A wide range of merchandise, including pin badges, t-shirts and pens, is also available.
