The International Baccalaureate , a well-known international educational foundation established in Switzerland, has recently expanded its presence in eastern India. Furthermore, the IB launched a one-of-a-kind national youth engagement programme called the 'Festival of Hope' at partner schools in Delhi-NCR and Mumbai.

Several notable announcements, including a Memorandum of Understanding with the Board of Secondary Education - Haryana, demonstrated IB's commitment to youth activism. The IB has been present in India since 1976, and there are currently 209 IB World Schools in the nation.

Olli-Pekka Heinonen, Director General, and Nicole Bien, Chief Schools Officer, both of the IB, spoke with India Today about their work in India. Let us investigate more.

IB is a leading global education provider, dedicated to developing inquiring, knowledgeable, confident, and caring young individuals. With four programmes catering to students aged 3 to 19, IB empowers students to take charge of their learning and acquire future-ready skills to thrive in a fast-changing world.

The IB's reach spans 159 countries and over 5,600 schools, nurturing the skills of more than two million students in critical thinking, risk-taking, and empathy. The IB's commitment to creating leaders of tomorrow is embedded in its learner profile, which focuses on attributes of internationally-minded individuals.

Additionally, IB encourages students to embrace sustainable practices through interdisciplinary courses and fosters a holistic approach to student development.

It prioritises the professional development of educators to provide an international education for students. Through workshops, certificates, and teacher support networks, IB empowers educators to infuse higher-order thinking skills and enrich teaching and learning experiences. Educators can access a plethora of resources and engage in professional dialogue through the IB Exchange platform.

The IB continually reviews accessibility to its programmes and collaborates with schools to offer scholarships, financial aid, and support services to students from lower-income backgrounds. The IB strives to promote diversity and inclusion in its ecosystem by actively recruiting students from underrepresented groups.