• How does the IB define "international education"?

    The International Baccalaureate® (IB) chooses to define "international education" according to the following criteria.
     

    ·    Developing citizens of the world in relation to    culture, language and learning to live together

    ·    Building and reinforcing students' sense of identity and cultural awareness

    ·    Fostering students' recognition and development of universal human values

    ·    Stimulating curiosity and inquiry in order to foster a spirit of discovery and enjoyment of learning

    ·    Equipping students with the skills to learn and acquire knowledge, individually or collaboratively, and to apply these skills and knowledge accordingly across a broad range of areas

    ·    Providing international content while responding to local requirements and interests

    ·    Encouraging diversity and flexibility in teaching methods

    ·    Providing appropriate forms of assessment and international benchmarking