Research key findings

Research key findings provide a quick overview of studies from around the world that examine the impacts and outcomes of IB programmes on students, teachers and schools.

These resources are designed for use by IB World Schools, parents of prospective or current IB students, policy-makers and many more across the IB community.

Programme-specific key findings

Diploma Programme (DP) and Career-related Programme (CP)

This resource presents the latest research from around the world, showcasing the value of the DP and CP for students.

Read key findings from DP and CP research

Diploma Programme (DP)

This resource explores the impact of the DP, including university enrollment of DP students, and university pathways of low-income and under-represented minority students.

Read DP key findings

Programme infographics

Diploma Programme (DP) infographic

This infographic summarizes global research findings on the DP, including postsecondary outcomes of DP students.

DP infographic (PDF, 1.2 MB)

Career-related Programme (CP) infographic

This infographic highlights research findings on the experiences and postsecondary outcomes of CP students globally.

CP infographic (PDF, 677 KB)

Research briefs

DP UK higher education research brief thumbnail

Long-term trends in DP student outcomes at UK higher education institutions

This research brief examines the higher education outcomes of DP and A level students based on studies from 2016 and 2021.

Research brief (PDF, 159 KB)

Title I schools in the US research brief thumbnail

IB programmes in Title I schools in the US: Accessibility, participation and university enrollment

This research brief explores IB programmes in Title I schools—a national programme in the US, which provides funds for schools and districts with high percentages of children from low-income families.

Research brief (PDF, 300 KB)

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