PRESS RELEASE TEMPLATE: WORLD SCHOOL AUTHORIZATION
xxMonth 2015
Bringing an international education to<insert area/region>
Insert school nameachieves International Baccalaureate World School status
<Insert school name> has today become the newest member of an ever growing global community of xxschools offering the International Baccalaureate in 147 different countries.
Students will be able to take the <insert IB programme(s) name(s)>at the school, with the first cohort commencing their studies on <insert date>.
The IB has a positive impact on students, schools and their wider communities with learning going well beyond the classroom. <Optional: insert relevant proof point>. Its unique and innovative approach to learning means both students and teachers are genuinely engaged with the programs and benefit from being a part of an unparalleled global network. Students are able to participate in international conferences and educators work with their peers internationally to ensure that the IB remains at the cutting edge of international education.
<Insert Principal name> says:
“We wanted to offer our students a more holistic education which will instil in them the skills, knowledge, and outlook to succeed inthe 21st century, both in their local community and in the wider world. At the same time, we wanted give our teachers the opportunity to be a part of an international network of experts leading the field in education. We are delighted to become an IB World School and we look forward to reaping the many benefits of the programme.<Insert additional commentary>
Ian Chambers, Regional Director IB Africa, Europe, Middle East says:
“The IB is recognized across the world for its innovative approach to education. We strongly believe that it is important to place an equal focus on academicsand other, transferrable skills,in order to best prepare students for success beyond <optional: high>school.
“That <insert school name>has now successfully completed the authorization process and can now start offering the IB marks an exciting time for <insert school nameand more importantly, for the students who will benefit from an IB education.”
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About the International Baccalaureate:
Founded in 1968 the International Baccalaureate (IB) is a non-profit foundation, which offers four high quality and challenging educational programmes for a worldwide community of schools. For close to 50 years, IB programmes have gained a reputation for their rigour and high academic standards, for preparing students for life in a globalized 21st century, and for helping to develop citizens who will create a better, more peaceful world. Currently, more than 1,3 million IB students attend over 4,500 schools in 147 countries.To learn more, please visit
For information about the number of IB World Schools and programmes offered in <insert country name>, please visit:
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