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The International Baccalaureate Organization, also known as IB or IBO, is an educational organization that offers a highly regarded curriculum that’s used in primary\u00a0schools all the way through high schools\u00a0that challenges\u00a0students to think critically and develop skills for a worldly experience.\u00a0The IB Foundation Office is located in Geneva, Switzerland.<\/span><\/p>\n The\u00a0IB curriculum\u00a0is exploding in popularity\u00a0worldwide, and so is the number of foreign IB educators teaching abroad. Teachers with International Baccalaureate experience and training can expect top tier pay from\u00a0Teaching Nomad schools.<\/a> Many international schools teach the entire IB curriculum\u00a0which consists of the Primary Years Program (PYP), Middle Years Program (MYP), & Diploma Program (DP) with annual vacancies for all subjects including theory of knowledge (TOK), extended essay and other typical subjects like chemistry, math, geography, and English.<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_cta][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.6.3″ background_color=”#f5f5f5″ custom_padding=”80px||80px||false|false” da_is_popup=”off” da_exit_intent=”off” da_has_close=”on” da_alt_close=”off” da_dark_close=”off” da_not_modal=”on” da_is_singular=”off” da_with_loader=”off” da_has_shadow=”on” da_disable_devices=”off|off|off”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.4.8″ custom_padding=”0px||0px||false|false”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.4.8″][et_pb_cta title=”Why is IB important?” button_text=”Apply Now!” module_class=”teach-in-cta” _builder_version=”4.6.3″ header_font=”Lato|900|||||||” header_text_color=”#1d1f20″ header_font_size=”28px” body_font=”Lato||||||||” body_text_align=”left” body_text_color=”#606262″ body_font_size=”16px” body_line_height=”1.4em” background_enable_color=”off” text_orientation=”left” background_layout=”light” custom_padding=”0px||3px||false|false”]<\/p>\n In the fast-growing world of international education, highly developed and monitored programs like IB ensure that quality is not sacrificed overgrowth. The IBO has stringent requirements and schools looking for accreditation will take years to get approval.<\/span><\/p>\n Learn more about the history of IB abroad in our blog!<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_cta][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.6.3″ _module_preset=”default” da_is_popup=”off” da_exit_intent=”off” da_has_close=”on” da_alt_close=”off” da_dark_close=”off” da_not_modal=”on” da_is_singular=”off” da_with_loader=”off” da_has_shadow=”on” da_disable_devices=”off|off|off”][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ _builder_version=”4.6.3″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.6.3″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.6.3″ _module_preset=”default”]<\/p>\n <\/strong><\/p>\n The program is split into 4 main categories:<\/span><\/p>\n PYP – Primary Years Program: ages 3-12<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n During the Primary Years Program, students will focus on language, arts, social studies, mathematics, science, technology, and physical education. Learning a second language is a requirement for this program.<\/span><\/p>\n MYP –\u00a0Middle Years Program: ages\u00a011-16, typically grades 6-10<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n On average, MYP takes 5 years to complete with some exceptions authorized by the IB. Subjects include humanities, science, language & literature, language acquisition, mathematics, art, design, physical and health education.<\/span><\/p>\n DP –\u00a0Diploma\u00a0Program: ages\u00a016-19<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n This program is a two-year educational curriculum that provides accepted qualifications for acceptance into colleges and universities globally. Many higher education establishments also recognize this program.<\/span><\/p>\n CP –\u00a0Career-Related Program<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n CP is for students who specifically are to develop career-related skills and learning environment.<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.6.3″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/teachingnomad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Girl-at-school.jpg” alt=”Girl at school” title_text=”Girl at school” _builder_version=”4.6.3″ _module_preset=”default” box_shadow_style=”preset1″][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.6.3″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”#f5f5f5″ da_is_popup=”off” da_exit_intent=”off” da_has_close=”on” da_alt_close=”off” da_dark_close=”off” da_not_modal=”on” da_is_singular=”off” da_with_loader=”off” da_has_shadow=”on” da_disable_devices=”off|off|off”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.6.3″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.6.3″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_cta title=”IB around the world” button_text=”Apply Now!” module_class=”teach-in-cta” _builder_version=”4.6.3″ header_font=”Lato|900|||||||” header_text_color=”#1d1f20″ header_font_size=”28px” body_font=”Lato||||||||” body_text_align=”left” body_text_color=”#606262″ body_font_size=”16px” body_line_height=”1.4em” background_enable_color=”off” text_orientation=”left” background_layout=”light” custom_padding=”0px||3px||false|false”]<\/p>\n As of September 3rd, 2019, there were approximately 6,812 IB programs being offered worldwide, across 5,175 different schools in 157 different countries. The number of IB\u00a0programs being offered worldwide continues to grow by a significant amount every year.<\/span><\/p>\n The breakdown of programs in each region is as follows:<\/span><\/p>\n 52.6% of IB programs are in the Americas<\/span><\/p>\n 26.5% are in Africa, Europe, and the Middle East<\/span><\/p>\n 20.9% are in the Asia-Pacific region<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_cta][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”Popup – #undefined” _builder_version=”4.6.3″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”||17px|||” da_is_popup=”off” da_exit_intent=”off” da_has_close=”on” da_alt_close=”off” da_dark_close=”off” da_not_modal=”on” da_is_singular=”off” da_with_loader=”off” da_has_shadow=”on” da_disable_devices=”off|off|off”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.6.3″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.6.3″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_cta title=”Training to teach IB” button_text=”Apply Now!” module_class=”teach-in-cta” _builder_version=”4.6.6″ header_font=”Lato|900|||||||” header_text_color=”#1d1f20″ header_font_size=”28px” body_font=”Lato||||||||” body_text_align=”left” body_text_color=”#606262″ body_font_size=”16px” body_line_height=”1.4em” background_enable_color=”off” text_orientation=”left” background_layout=”light” custom_padding=”0px||3px||false|false” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\n There are multiple paths for obtaining proper IB curriculum training. As a teacher looking to professional development or to get a foot in the door to a high paying IB school, you can attend weekend seminars authorized by the IB in various locations throughout the world.\u00a0Register for online training here.<\/a><\/p>\n Many IB schools will offer training in the IB curriculum, helping their staff grow through category 1, 2, & 3 trainings available for all IB subjects. If you\u2019re considering a position at an IB school, be sure to ask if this PD is available.<\/p>\n As the IB curriculum proliferates around the world, those teachers with experience will always be in demand. Register with Teaching Nomad<\/a> today to speak to a recruiter about how you can get your start!<\/p>\n \nWhat is the IB curriculum?<\/span>\u00a0<\/strong><\/h2>\n