IB History
In which year was the International Baccalaureate (IB) founded?
1968
How many main programmes does the IB currently offer?
4
The PYP is designed for what age range of students?
Ages 3–12
The MYP is designed for students of what age range?
Ages 11–16
What is the term for the ongoing assessment teachers use to measure student progress?
Formative assessment
The IB was originally created to provide a consistent education for children of what group of people?
Diplomats and internationally mobile families
Which three core elements structure every IB programme?
Learner Profile, Approaches to Learning (ATL), Inquiry
What is the central element of the PYP curriculum framework?
The Programme of Inquiry (POI)
How many subject groups are there in the MYP?
8
In the MYP, what scale (numerical range) is used for assessment?
1–8
What city is the headquarters of the International Baccalaureate Organization (IBO)?
Geneva, Switzerland
In the MYP, what is the connection between Approaches to Learning (ATL) and the Global Contexts?
: ATLs provide skills, while Global Contexts provide purpose and relevance, together shaping how students learn meaningfully.
How many Transdisciplinary Themes are there in the PYP?
6
What is the name of the MYP’s culminating project in the final year?
The Personal Project
What is the maximum total score for the MYP Personal Project?
32 points
Who was the first director-general of the IB?
Alec Peterson
How does the IB philosophy define the role of the teacher compared to traditional education systems?
Teachers are seen as facilitators and inquirers rather than transmitters of knowledge.
Name one PYP Transdisciplinary Theme.
Who We Are, Where We Are in Place and Time, How We Express Ourselves
What are the Global Contexts in the MYP used for?
To give meaning to learning and connect it to the real world
What are the three main types of assessment across IB programmes?
Formative, Summative, Internal/External
Before being called the International Baccalaureate, what was the early working name of the organization?
International Schools Examinations Syndicate (ISES)
Why does the IB insist on international-mindedness rather than just “global awareness”?
International-mindedness requires action, empathy, and understanding of multiple perspectives, not just knowledge of global issues.
What is the culminating project in the PYP called?
The PYP Exhibition
How many Global Contexts are there in the MYP?
6
Which assessment type in MYP is created and graded by teachers, not external examiners?
Internal