International Baccalaureate
Explore the International Baccalaureate pathway—from the early years to university.
The IB Continuum
Every great journey begins with the right first step.
Build curiosity, confidence and a love of learning that lasts.
Make connections, develop skills and discover your potential.
Go deeper, think critically and shape your future.
Gain career-related skills and real-world experience.
One Philosophy
Four programmes. One philosophy. A world of possibilities.
Concept-based, inquiry-driven and designed to develop thinkers, not memorisers.
IB programmes are offered in 160+ countries (IBO, May 2026), supporting school-to-school mobility for internationally mobile families.
The IB learner profile sits at the centre of a continuum connecting PYP, MYP, DP and CP with learner attributes and growth themes around it.
Search 63 IB schools in Asia and beyond.
Kindergarten – High School
From $30,000 – $50,000 / year
UWCSEA is part of the United World Colleges movement, committed to making education a force to unite people, nations and cultures for peace and a sustainable future.
Preschool – High School
From $25,000 – $45,000 / year
Tanglin Trust School is one of Singapore's oldest and most respected international schools, offering the British curriculum and IB Diploma.
Preschool – High School
From $22,000 – $42,000 / year
Canadian International School (CIS) Singapore offers both the IB curriculum and the bilingual Chinese-English programme.
Preschool – High School
From $15,000 – $36,000 / year
ISKL is one of the oldest and most established international schools in Malaysia.
Get clarity on how IB compares with other leading curricula so you can choose with confidence.
Both pathways are widely recognised. The IB DP combines six subject groups with Theory of Knowledge, the Extended Essay and CAS (IBO, 2026), while A-Levels and other national routes allow more specialisation in fewer subjects. The IB tends to suit students who are strong across multiple subjects and enjoy writing and research; specialised routes suit those who want to go deep in a few areas.
PYP (ages 3–12) focuses on inquiry-based learning across transdisciplinary themes. MYP (ages 11–16) builds on this with interdisciplinary projects and community service. The DP (ages 16–19) is the flagship two-year pre-university programme, and the CP (ages 16–19) combines IB courses with career-focused learning (IBO, 2026). Schools can offer one or several continuum programmes.
The IB says the DP is recognised by universities worldwide and is designed as a two-year pre-university programme for students aged 16–19 (IBO, 2026). Its mix of higher-level subjects, independent research, Theory of Knowledge and CAS gives universities evidence of breadth, depth and self-directed study.
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