The application window for the University of the People (UoPeople) scholarship programme is now open, inviting educators worldwide to apply for support in pursuing a Master of Education (M.Ed.) degree and take the next step in their professional learning journey.
In a significant move aimed at strengthening global education systems, the International Baccalaureate (IB) and the Islamic World Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (ICESCO) have announced an enhanced partnership to support educational development across their member states.
The International Baccalaureate is strengthening its partnership with South Korean Offices of Education to support the expansion of IB programmes in public schools. The collaboration focuses on sustainable growth, teacher development, and aligning international education standards with national priorities, helping create a more globally competitive and future-ready education system in South Korea.
Nagano Nihon University Schools has become the first institution in Japan to offer the International Baccalaureate Career-related Programme (CP), marking a shift toward career-focused, globally relevant education. By blending academic study with practical learning and industry exposure, the programme prepares students with the skills, mindset, and flexibility needed to succeed in an evolving global landscape.
The International Baccalaureate has rolled out draft AI Design Principles that seek to ensure the responsible development and application of AI within the organization’s global educational environment. Released in March 2026, the design principles center on ethics, student-oriented and inquiry-based learning and ensure the relevance of educators in all decision-making processes. Based on five key principles, which include safety, transparency and continuous improvement among others, the project is developed through a partnership between the IB and global agencies like UNESCO and OECD.
The International Baccalaureate IB Launchpad at Camp Mockingee offers students a three-day immersive experience designed to prepare them for the Diploma Programme. Combining academic guidance, skill-building workshops, and wellbeing activities, the programme helps students build confidence, develop essential learning skills, and form strong connections before beginning their IB journey.
IB has entered into a historic pact with the Ministry of Education in Bahrain, under which IB programs will be offered at government schools for the very first time in the country. This is going to double the number of IB World Schools in Bahrain. Through such a development, students will get quality, internationally acclaimed, inquiry-based education that will contribute to the further development of the country’s public education system.
The International Baccalaureate (IB) has announced the winners of its Community Inspiration Awards across three global regions, recognising schools and educators who are driving meaningful change beyond the classroom. The awards celebrate initiatives that embody the IB’s core values—service, creativity, and global engagement while addressing real-world challenges within local communities. From sustainability projects to social impact programmes, this year’s winners highlight how IB learners and educators are turning ideas into action and making a tangible difference worldwide.
The IB Educator Certificate Program (IBEC) is having a transformational impact on the way that education is changing in South Korea. Since 2020, IBEC has been instrumental in helping many universities become certified in the program, leading to more than 800 trained teachers and fast-tracking the establishment of IB World Schools throughout the nation.
With the support of university institutions, local education offices, and the schools themselves, IBEC has facilitated a sustainable pathway of educators skilled in inquiry-based teaching methodology and global education philosophy. In addition, IBEC is spearheading a paradigm shift from conventional memorization to more conceptual teaching approaches and putting a greater focus on mental well-being.
The IB Day Türkiye organized by the International Baccalaureate held on the campus of Çamlıca of Eyüboğlu Campus, İstanbul focused on the topic of “Better Together: Balancing Academics and Wellbeing” where participants came from all around Türkiye to engage in the conference that provided more than 270 talks about such topics as global citizenship, digital citizenship, and innovations in the curriculum along with learner well-being.
By means of workshops, conferences, and alumni stories, all those engaged had an opportunity to see how educational practices implemented in the IB program can improve not only the academic results of students but their personal achievements as well.
