International Baccalaureate® staff testimonials

"... my job has far exceeded my expectations ..."

Chris Mannix, IB Career-related Certificate (IBCC) manager, and curriculum and assessment area leader for the Diploma Programme hexagon core

Working for the IB means I have the potential to make a difference in the lives of large numbers of students all around the world.

The job I applied for provided me with various challenges, not least the prioritization and organization of issues and tasks that must be dealt with on a daily basis. However, this—and working for an international organization that allows me to work with colleagues from all over the world—was very appealing when applying for the role.

"My role gives me the freedom to be creative, to think strategically and to problem-solve while adapting to cultural differences. This is a fascinating and enriching aspect of my job."

For this reason, my job has far exceeded my expectations. I have developed an international mindset that I did not have before joining the IB. The working conditions are excellent and far beyond what I expected.

"The IB can offer many possibilities for career development for me ..."

Kirsten Loza, Primary Years Programme manager

I am the Primary Years Programme (PYP) curriculum manager within the academic department. I applied for this role because it offered a unique opportunity to work in international education, be involved in curriculum development and work for the IB.

I find the process of managing the development of curriculum documents engrossing. I only joined the IB a year ago; however, in that short time I have come to appreciate that the organization can offer many possibilities for career development.

The IB is also an organization that promotes well-being by instilling each individual employee with a work ethos that matches the mission of the organization and by providing a good work/life balance. I get professional satisfaction from working with my team, managing curriculum development, visiting schools and meeting PYP teachers who are excellent at what they do.

The IB offers continuous professional development. It's made up of people who try to uphold the values of the IB learner profile. It is an organization with an excellent reputation providing high quality education.