The latest news and top stories on International Baccalaureate. A prominent Geneva, Switzerland-based non-profit educational foundation, the International Baccalaureate (IB) is dedicated to developing inquiring, knowledgeable and caring young people who contribute to a more peaceful world through intercultural understanding. Its main areas of focus include offering four rigorous educational programmes – Primary Years, Middle Years, Diploma and Career-related – for students aged 3 to 19 globally. Established in 1968, the IB is recognised for its high-quality, internationally accepted qualifications that foster critical thinking, global-mindedness and prepare students for higher education and global citizenship.