The IB is more than the Diploma Programme

1. The IB is more than the Diploma Programme Middle Years Programme Primary Years Programme Diploma Programme The Learner Profile Inquirers Knowledgeable Thinkers Communicators Principled Open-minded Caring Risk-takers Balanced Reflective

2. IB Schools Association of CIS Perm, Russia Andrew BollingtonDirector, IB Africa, Europe, Middle East April 2009

5. High quality educationfor a better world. The International Baccalaureate aims to develop inquiring, knowledgeable and caring young people who help to create a better and more peaceful world through intercultural understanding and respect. To this end the organization works with schools, governments and international organizations to develop challenging programmes of international education and rigorous assessment. These programmes encourage students across the world to become active, compassionate and lifelong learners who understand that other people, with their differences, can also be right.IB mission statement

6. AC Grayling on TOK: The Guardian “I'm quoting here from the IB Organisation document on core curriculum requirements. And it also aims to make students aware of themselves as thinkers, and to prompt them to understand the complexity of knowledge and to use it responsibly. These are excellent aims: this course should be compulsory in all schools everywhere. One outcome might be a better world”.

7. Financial Times: 10 out of 10 for IB “The best exam route to university”

8. Public recognition growing worldwide 35 IB World Schools have been named in the top 100 of Newsweek’s annual list of "America’s Best High Schools".

9. Four things that define the IB • We are proud of our reputation for high quality education, sustained for 40 years. • We encourage international mindedness, starting with a students own culture and language. • We encourage a positive approach to learning. • We are a global community of schools, professional educators and leaders.

10. The learner profile: at the centre

11. The IB Learner Profile IB learners strive to be: Inquirers Knowledgeable Thinkers Communicators Principled Open-minded Caring Risk-takers Balanced Reflective

12. A challenge of size Africa, Europe, Middle East 691 schools,868 programmes in 82 countries PYP 117MYP 115DP 636 ... based in Geneva

13. IB growth has been consistent and sustained …

14. 2008: 2008: sustained strong growth + 70 PYP + 85 MYP + 213 Diploma Programmes Total: + 368 programmes (14%)

15. …but capacity has often lagged behind demand. Illustrative Goal: capacity ahead of growth curve

16. We need to anticipate growth…

17. Global Centre AMERICAS Global Centre ASIA PACIFIC Global Centre AFRICA/ EUROPE/ MIDDLE EAST Establishing global centres in 2010+ Closeness to IB’s stakeholders around the globe Opportunity to attract talent & diversity from an international pool Career and personal development opportunities 24-hour service across time zones Spread leadership across the globe – no silos Coordinated processes; consistent service delivery Increased capability/capacity to meet growth demands Fosters international team spirit

18. Protecting our reputation “Schools offer students the simple, effortless Transcendental Meditation technique to provide experience of the source of thought—the source of their total creative potential. Instead of hard work, students fulfill their desires from the level of “soft thought”—more refined thinking. “Do less and accomplish more” is the formula for success in life. “students receive a brain integration report card documenting the rising coherence of their brain waves as they grow to enlightenment”

19. Use and protect the IB identity Please use the official “IB World School Logo” to promote your authorized IB programmes If you spot abuses, please contact the regional office at once

20. Two models of growth Grow in size Grow community

21. Associations of IB World Schools • An important and growing role in the future of the IB • Cooperation and License Agreement to give formal recognition • Staff support from Geneva • Development/meetings for officers • Opportunity to collaborate with professional development; conferences; etc.

22. The power of collaboration • AGIS (Germany)Joint project to improve government recognition of the Middle Years Programme • IBSCA (United Kingdom)Co-funding of a University Liaison Officer to improve UK university recognition; Running IB approved workshops from September

23. Questions about IBSA of CIS • What would a stronger IBSA of CIS look like in three years time? • How would a stronger IBSA of CIS be good for your school? • What are the unique challenges of the CIS that are best addressed by the IBSA of CIS, supported by the IB?

24. An updated management structure • Authorization • Evaluation • School support • Workshops • In-cooperation events • Universities • Governments • Associations of IB World Schools • Financial planning and management • People development and support

25. Professional development • Moved to a September to August calendar • All events open for booking by prior April • Consultation on event venues • Tighter cost management, better deals • More events, more choices, fewer very large events • More workshop leader training and updating • Stronger quality assurance mechanisms • More involvement of “partner” providers in a coordinated calendar

26. Regional development plan • There’s a lot happening – and more that’s needed. • Regional development plan is about building our capacity and focusing our work. • What are your priorities for the IB?

27. 2009: A new regional director • Egon Zehnder appointed to recruit new director • Post recently advertised (now closed) • Interview process will start shortlyIan Andain, chair of Regional Council is involved • Jeff Beard will fill the role in the interim

28. Questions and answers ...