By Iminza Keboge
Published July 6, 2023
Some 179,917 students worldwide have received their International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (DP) and Career-related Programme (CP) results from the May 2023 examination session, marking a 3.47% increase in the number of students receiving DP and CP results and joining a community of more than 2.3 million lifelong learners across 159 countries worldwide.
The DP gives the student a world-class preparation for university and a lifetime of opportunity. It is a comprehensive inquiry-based education that puts the student in control of their learning, so they can develop superior academic ability, confidence, critical-thinking and language skills. This challenging framework is recognized and respected by the world’s leading universities and aims to develop the whole student, and flourish physically, intellectually, emotionally and ethically.
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The CP is specifically designed for students aged 16–19 who wish to engage in career-related learning, while also continuing to gain transferable and lifelong skills like confidence, social responsibility and a sense of purpose. The CP is an innovative blend of academic study and career skills that incorporates the vision and educational principles of the IB into a unique programme.
Throughout the DP and CP two-year learning journey, the students have not only acquired the knowledge and skills to thrive and make a difference in the world but have also completed all assessment components for every subject and the IB awarded grades using all components, coursework and examinations.
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Olli-Pekka Heinonen, Director General of the International Baccalaureate, says: “I am delighted to congratulate this year’s IB graduates. Their achievement in reaching this milestone is wonderful – and many will undoubtedly go on to achieve great things both at university and in their lives. Throughout its history, the IB has prided itself on giving the world many of its great change-makers, and this cohort will no doubt follow in this tradition. It is also exciting to be able to celebrate with students who have been able to experience the full breadth of what the IB has to offer after the many challenges of the last several years”.
Founded in 1968, IB pioneered a movement of international education and now offers four high quality, challenging educational programmes to students aged 3-19. The IB gives students strong foundations, critical thinking skills, and proficiency for solving complex problems while encouraging diversity, curiosity, and a healthy appetite for learning and excellence. IB champions critical thinking and flexibility in study by crossing disciplinary, cultural and national boundaries. IB currently engages with more than two million students in more than 5,600 schools across 159 countries.
