Become an IB World School
To offer the Diploma Programme a school must first be authorized by the IB. We welcome schools that are willing to:
- share the mission and commitment of the IB to quality international education
- play an active and supporting role in the worldwide community of IB schools
- share their knowledge and experience in the development of the IB programmes
- commit to the professional development of teachers.
Our Diploma Programme authorization process is designed to support schools in making the decision to become IB World Schools and to fully understand the nature and requirements of our programmes. Schools find this a challenging but rewarding process that can often take two years.
What next?
To take the first steps in becoming an IB World School authorized to offer the Diploma Programme, please read the following documents, and complete the "intent to apply form".
- Interested schools form (intent to apply)
- Application form part A (application for candidate status) (287 kb, Word)
- Application form part B (application for authorization) (245 kb, Word)
These application forms should be read in conjunction with the following.
- Application procedure for candidate schools (40 kb, PDF)
- Diploma Programme guide to school application (251 kb, PDF)
- Diploma Programme school guide to the authorization visit (183 kb, PDF)
- The Rules for IB World Schools document is a legal document that sets out the relationship between the IB Organization and IB World Schools.
Rules for IB World Schools - The General regulations document is a legal document that sets out the relationship between the IB Organization and IB students and their legal guardians.
General regulations
Other useful documents
Programme standards and practices (168 kb, PDF)
IB learner profile (174 kb, PDF)
Services for schools (717 kb, PDF)
Regional offices
The IB regional offices manage and support the process of authorization. The process is the same for all schools, even though it is administered slightly differently in each region.
