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1 Association Leaders Meeting Bethesda, MD 1 March 2014

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4 Global Reach 2, Programmes 1, , Schools As of 20 February 2014

5 226 Global Programmes 591 1,125 Programmes ,054 Programmes ,291 2,467 Programmes Programmes 23 3 As of 20 February 2014

6 Global Growth: Schools & Programme Programme & School Growth - Global Diploma MYP PYP Schools Private Schools 44% State Schools 56%

7 Top Countries Country / Territory Region IB World Schools Programmes PYP MYP DP United states 1, Canada United kingdom Australia India Mexico China Spain Ecuador Germany As of 20 February 2014

8 Growth Legal Status of School

9 Year 3 of our 5 year strategy

10 . The IB continuum: linking programme concepts

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12 Strengthening the MYP Evolving guidance to schools: conceptual framework links subject groups emphasis: approaches to learning & principled action subject group flexibility in years 4 & 5 facilitates schools in meeting national requirements allows students more in-depth study and specialization e.g. the Arts, Technology and PE Majority of assessment remains internal, adding: mandatory pers. project moderation: consistent, inclusive optional innovative summative onscreen e-assessment disciplinary and interdisciplinary concept-based first trials in 3 rd quarter 2013

13 Online diploma courses for students Over 1000 Students, 260 Schools; over 50 Countries

14 Online diploma courses for students Starting September 2013 Starting February 2014 Group 2 Group 3 Group 2 Group 3 Group 5 Group 6 12 courses from Sept 2013 Broadens IBWS curriculum options IB Open Word School pilot in progress for external students Incorporating best-in-class online pedagogical tools

15 My IB: Promoting IB Success Personalize and localize the impact of IB s leadership in international education Humanize w/ib students, faculty, parents; sharing alumni stories Leverage user generated content photos/videos that are fresh, authentic Deliver a message of rigorous, rewarding global education Encompass a diverse array of IB stories and experiences Enable usage across all IB programmes Differentiate the IB experience from other educational options My IB testimonial video of Tinia Pina.

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17 The IB: it isn t just for sixth-formers 0 A Model for Educating World Citizens Stop dumbing down schools, Rafizi tells Putrajaya Will the International Baccalaureate Take Off in Japan? Looking beyond: schools with international curriculum double in 4 years Call to phase out A-levels International Baccalaureate classes to be taught in Japanese: government Two Dwight Schools Named IB Open World Schools to Pilot Ground-Breaking Online IB Education Од септември меѓународните ИБ програми стануваат достапни и за македонските ученици Top universities are finally waking up to the true value of the International Baccalaureate Digital tests are the future, International Baccalaureate head says Bachillerato Internacional, un futuro decisivo para los colegiales Page 16

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25 IB Americas update Applications for candidacy continue their consistent growth includes over two dozen IBCC applications received in 2013 The Regional Development team Identifing key districts for introducing or growing programme numbers meeting with government and school officials from those target areas. Memorandum of Understanding was signed with the Education Secretariat for Jesuit schools strengthening the partnership between two educational leaders. IB Conference of the Americas, July 2014 in Washington DC, USA expected to attract around 1500 participants. Page 24

26 IB Americas update (cont.) Work continues on the Ecuador initiative Aim to bring 500 state sponsored public schools into the Diploma Programme community Initiative is in its second of four years and has over 250 schools in the authorization process In December 2013, IBA hosted a Government Task Force with high-ranking members of state and provincial governments to discuss strengthening the bond between IB and local authorities. In Chicago 3500 students in 15 public high schools benefit from IB education Hosted six orientation seminars from October - January, including one at Brown University in January that attracted 90 educators from New England, which is a target market for the IB. Page 25

27 IB Americas update (cont.) Conducted three one day orientation seminars on MYP Next Chapter targeted to schools and districts that do not yet have MYP Theme is "Better for Students, Better for Teachers, Better for Schools." Ten more planned for 2014 Conducted sessions at 15 universities to educate admissions officers on the IB Made significant inroads in Latin American outreach Mexico - a meeting with the federal minister of high school education Columbia - a meeting with the mayors of two major Colombian cities Peru - an initiative to start seven IB schools in the state sector Page 26

28 Working globally to serve locally E-Services Jae Pak OCC, IB Answers 5 Global Professional Development Anthony Tait Online, GPD Recognition Paul Sanders WSCs, Policies Research Michael Dean QA, Surveys, Prog. Devt. and Delivery School Services Andrew Atkinson A&E, Differentiated services Page 27

29 Global School Services update IBCC evaluation is being designed for the first generation of five year IBCC schools CIS-IB synchronised visits are being further aligned with a pilot in 2 programme schools and some adaptation of visit agendas Differentiated timelines of authorisation are being agreed globally for certain types of school to have different timelines of authorisation Planning work is in progress to investigate tailoring authorisation processes for new schools within existing groups Page 28

30 eservices for schools Schools Operating System extension of IBEN management portal trialed in IBAEM to IBA/IBAP Event Management System to make PD workshop and conference registration more user friendly and efficient Schools Services Application Improvement - to improve the IT system we use to interface with schools and educators by replacing IB Docs in 2015 Redesign of the public website to make it more engaging and useful to our site visitors New e-library which will house all of our important content so that it becomes easily searchable. Third, is elibrary will provide the backbone to the new OCC which we are building Page 29

31 Global Professional Development Online PD participants in % increase over Webinars to provide an opportunity to delve into aspects of workshop topics and be more responsive to schools needs. New category 3 workshops such as: Flipping classrooms (continuum), Digital citizenship (PYP), Approaches to learning in the MYP, and Teaching career-related studies and the IBCC. To provide more IB-ready educators: Recognized 6 new universities to offer IB Educator and Leadership Certificates increasing the total to 27 universities globally. Created a directory to showcase all IB educator certificate universities. Page 30

32 IB Educator & Leadership Certificates combines university study with IB qualifications part of a university degree better positioned to teach at an IB School 20 universities authorized; 98 more in pipeline designed for educators, administrators who want to strengthen their leadership capabilities enhances ability to take on leadership roles in a school 6 universities now offering Student profiles: come from > 45 countries are experienced educators teach in over 50 countries (Vietnam, Russia, S. Africa)

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34 Recognition IB World Student Conferences (WSC) bring together IB Diploma Programme students from around the world to explore and experience what it means to be globally engaged, and to inspire responsible action for making a better and more peaceful world. An IB WSC offers important opportunities for developing student leadership, developing professional understanding, and creating highvalue relationships among IB students, World Schools, and universities. Page 33

35 2013 IB higher education symposium, Stanford University Speakers and keynotes Sir Howard Newby, Vice Chancellor, the University of Liverpool, Bob Berdahl, former Interim President of the University of Oregon, President of the University of Texas at Austin, and Chancellor of the University of California, Berkeley, Rick Shaw, Dean of Admissions at Stanford, university officials from Canada, Spain, the US, a college counsellor and an IB alumnus. 102 admission officials and college counselors in attendance from 12 countries. Tentative plans to host the 2014 symposium at Hong Kong University. 34

36 More universities are recognizing IB 7,000 6,000 5,000 4,000 3,000 2,000 1, Recognition Policy Statements Total institutions in IBIS 4.3% increase in public recognition policy statements over % increase in public recognition policy statements over 2011

37 Research Recently released studies: A critical analysis of the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme in India, Department of Educational Administration, the Maharaja Sayajirao University Of Baroda (India) Continuation study of student performance and engagement in the Middle Years Programme, Julie H. Wade and Natalie L. Wolanin (US) A study of the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme in China: Impact on student preparation for university studies abroad, Moosung Lee, Lynette Leung, Ewan Wright, Teng Yue, Adrian Gan, Lei Kong and Jun Li (China) Exploring the learning benefits and outcomes of the IB extended essay in preparing students for university studies in Canada, Mark W. Aulls, David Lemay, and Sandra Peláez (Canada) Page 36

38 Strengthening impact research...working with the best Learner profile Student performance Impact of IB programmes Standards Programme implementation

39 Where to find Research Key findings sheets on programme impact research can be found here: Full studies on the impact of IB Programmes can be found here: ion/ If you have questions about any of these studies or research materials please contact the IB Global Research department at Page 38

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