{"id":7025,"date":"2024-05-20T15:00:41","date_gmt":"2024-05-20T09:30:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.univariety.com\/blog\/?p=7025"},"modified":"2024-05-20T15:13:26","modified_gmt":"2024-05-20T09:43:26","slug":"guide-to-international-baccalaureate-curriculum-board-everything-you-need-to-know","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.univariety.com\/blog\/guide-to-international-baccalaureate-curriculum-board-everything-you-need-to-know\/","title":{"rendered":"Expert Guide to International Baccalaureate (IB) Curriculum [Everything You Need To Know]"},"content":{"rendered":"

An increasingly popular alternative to CBSE, ICSE and even Cambridge board in India is the Switzerland-headquartered International Baccalaureate (IB) curriculum.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

IB wasn’t as popular in India a decade ago, but its popularity has surged since then. <\/span>So much so that India ranks #6 in the world in teaching the IB board with 169 schools in the country offering the curriculum.<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

What is it that makes Indian parents opt for IB? The primary reason for this includes the growing recognition of the scope of the curriculum. Indian parents have also embraced the IB curriculum, making it a buzzword among them.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

As an Indian parent, you are certainly keen on giving your child the best possible education. How do you define the best education?\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

To begin with, you need to understand the background of each curriculum<\/a><\/span>. The true factor that makes a difference in your child\u2019s future is the philosophy and core of the board.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\"IB<\/a>Do you know enough about the board to make a choice? In this blog, we will tell you everything you need to know about the IB curriculum while helping you understand if it\u2019s the right choice for your child:<\/span><\/p>\n

A Better World Through Education: IB\u2019s History & Overview<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n

As an international board with popularity across the globe, the IB curriculum believes in making the world a better place with quality education. The core philosophy of the curriculum is to promote intercultural understanding and respect. It is not an alternative to a sense of cultural and national identity, but an essential part of life in the 21st century.<\/span><\/p>\n

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We are living in an increasingly interconnected and globalised world. The importance of global citizenship is embedded throughout the IB programmes. International-mindedness is an essential trait that learners are encouraged to develop. They learn to appreciate different beliefs and experiences, and to collaborate across cultures.
\n<\/span><\/i><\/span>– Stefanie Leong, Head of Development and Recognition, IB Asia Pacific, in an exclusive chat with Univariety.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

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Since its foundation in 1968, the curriculum has expanded to more than 150 countries with 4,000+ schools – one of the top countries being India. Closer Home, it\u2019s a focus on developing inquiring minds, and knowledge and inspiring young people with its holistic approach, which has attracted Indian parents to opt for this board.<\/span><\/p>\n