Become an IB World School

In order to offer one or more International Baccalaureate (IB) programmes of education, schools must complete an authorization process. Once they have been authorized, they are known as IB World Schools.

In this section you can find out how to become an IB World School, including the fees and costs involved and additional support services available.

• Find out how to become an IB World School

Becoming an IB World School

Read more about the authorization process and timeline for schools looking to implement IB programmes.

• Read more about becoming an IB World School

Useful resources for schools

The IB provides a range of useful materials for candidate IB World Schools, including the IB resource library and a glossary of terms. 

• Access our materials

Attend our conferences

The IB presents several conferences and symposia. We gather educational leaders, decision makers and practitioners from schools, universities and governments.

• Find out how to attend

IB World Schools Yearbook 2021

The IB World Schools Yearbook is the official guide to schools offering IB programmes, used by families, school administration and education policy makers across the world.

• Read more about the IB World Schools Yearbook