Associations of IB World Schools

What are Associations of IB World Schools?

Associations of IB World Schools are groupings of IB schools who come together in order to provide mutual support in a variety of ways and who have been recognized by the International Baccalaureate® (IB). These associations are organized in various ways, sizes and constituencies, depending on their local circumstances. Associations provide a forum for school collaboration, hold periodic meetings and share best practices among members.

The IB works closely with Associations of IB World Schools. These associations, many of which are recognized by the IB, play a key role in supporting the network of IB World Schools. Much like IB World Schools, each association is an independent entity that is not run or managed by the IB itself but it may choose to formalize its relationship with the IB, provided it meets certain criteria, by means of an agreement and licence.

Associations can be an indispensable resource for schools discovering the IB for the first time, offer a wealth of IB experience and support, and are often active at district, state or government level raising awareness of all IB programmes within their area of representation. They may also, working in concert with the regional office, assist in the negotiations for university and government recognition for the Diploma Programme.

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What are the benefits of being an Association of IB World Schools?

Associations of IB World Schools who have been recognized by the IB are listed on the IB’s website and in the IB World Schools yearbook (published by John Catt). There is also an IB logo especially created for use on their websites and in publicity to denote their status. The associations can use IB materials in the same way as IB World Schools provided they are not posted on their website or copied for students. Associations also attend meetings with and can seek advice from the regional offices.

How do you become a recognized Association of IB World Schools?

Groups of schools who wish to be recognized by the IB as an association must first decide whether they meet certain criteria, which they can discuss with their regional office.

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Association of IB World Schools—criteria for recognition (Word doc, 130 kb)

All Associations

(AAIBS) Australasia Association of International Baccalaureate Schools
(ACBIE) Agrupación de Centros de BI en España
(ACBIRP) Asociación de Colegios del BI del Rio de la Plata
(ACHBI) Asociación Chilena Del BI
(ASCBIP) Asociación de Colegios IB Perú