International Baccalaureate (IB)

The International Baccalaureate (IB) is a globally respected education framework designed to develop inquiring, knowledgeable and compassionate learners. Offered by international schools in Thailand, the IB curriculum promotes academic excellence along with personal and social growth. It consists of four programmes including:

Primary Years Programme (PYP)
Middle Years Programme (MYP)
Diploma Programme (DP)
Career-related Programme (CP)

Each stage builds essential skills such as critical thinking, research and intercultural understanding. The IB Diploma, taken in the final two years of school, is highly valued by leading universities around the world for its academic rigor and focus on independent learning.

FAQs about the International Baccalaureate (IB)

1. What is the IB Curriculum?
The International Baccalaureate is an internationally recognized education system that encourages students to think critically, engage globally and become lifelong learners.

2. What are the different IB programmes?
The IB offers four main programmes which are the PYP for early learners, MYP for middle school students, DP for pre university studies and CP for students pursuing career focused pathways.

3. What qualification do students receive?
Students completing the final stage of the IB earn the IB Diploma, a qualification that is accepted by universities worldwide.

4. How is the IB assessed?
Assessment in the IB combines coursework, internal evaluations and final written examinations. Students are graded on a scale of 1 to 7 in each subject with a maximum overall score of 45 points.

5. Why choose the IB Curriculum?
The IB prepares students for university and beyond by nurturing academic, emotional and social skills. It emphasizes inquiry based learning, cultural awareness and global mindedness.

List of Schools in Thailand that offer the International Baccalaureate (IB)