Research in the International Baccalaureate®
Research plays a central role in the development, quality assurance, and assessment of impact of IB programmes and services.
The Global Research department in the Schools Division is responsible for investigating the impact and outcomes of IB programmes.
Also within the Schools Division the Department is responsible for designing, implementing and maintaining quality assurance frameworks for IB professional development and school services.
Programme development research
The Academic Division is responsible for programme development research. This research supports the development of PYP, MYP, DP, and continuum curriculum and pedagogy.
The Assessment Division is responsible for research that informs development and quality assurance of IB assessment practices.
The Research department also coordinates global research services such as the International Education Research Database and the Jeff Thompson Research Award.
Contact IB Research
Email: research@ibo.org
Mail:
IB Research
Americas Global Centre
7501 Wisconsin Avenue, Suite 200 West
Bethesda, Maryland 20814
USA
Quick links to research studies
Quick links to research resources
IERD (International Education Research Database)
Searchable, collectively populated bibliography of research about the IB or international education.
Incentive funding for IB World School practitioner research.
