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As increasing evidence continues to make the case for high-quality early education, the International Baccalaureate (IB) has focused its most recent research efforts toward investigating the processes and outcomes of pre-school students enrolled in its Primary Years Programme (PYP), available in schools worldwide for children aged 3–6 years old. A new study examined four early years programmes to provide both qualitative data and quantitative data from literacy and developmental assessments and classroom interview and observation.

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Findings from exploratory study suggest IB Middle Years Programme has a positive impact on students’ social-emotional well-being.

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These research findings, a compiled summary of studies over the last months of 2013 and 2014, demonstrate how the International Baccalaureate (IB) helps prepare students for success by creating college- and career-ready global citizens.

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New research conducted with IB alumni and graduates of other secondary programs attending the Honors College at University of Oregon demonstrate how their levels of college preparation varied and effected their performance at university.

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A new study of high school seniors in four California public schools reveals that students enrolled in the International Baccalaureate demonstrate greater civic knowledge and skills than their non-IB peers attending the same schools.

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IB students in Australia provide data in a study that shows that IB students are more confident in their ability to use critical thinking skills than their non-IB peers, and that IB students envision their future educational success more positively

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New findings show that IB primary students studied in Australia demonstrate greater science literacy in year/grade 6 compared to a nationwide sample of students whose performance in science was measured by Australia's national assessment program .

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Oscar winner's breakout performance sprang from the foundation of an IB education.

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New research from the University of Hong Kong shows that IB students educated in China attend the world's top ranked universities, with most of them attending top universities in North America.

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A research project to explore the impact of the Diploma Programme (DP) extended essay (EE) on student success at university has shown positive results in how it prepares IB graduates for onward learning.

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In order to examine the extent to which participation in CAS helps IB Diploma Programme students develop civic-mindedness, the IB commissioned RMC Research to measure the impact of CAS on how students identify as a citizen of his/her community and the globe, how they express their civic responsibility, and how individual students perceive their own civic and charitable activities.

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45-year-old esteemed education foundation that provides access to high quality international education to more than 1.1 million students globally announces selection of its new Director General.

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IB students exemplify global team-building at the final 2013 IB World Student conference, where they ignite their creativity and passion and focus on 'i-responsibility'-- responsible online engagement.

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University of British Columbia hosts IB World Student Conference focusing on ECOnomics: Creating a Sustainable Future.

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On the opening day of its annual conference for educators, the IB released new research that provides deeper understanding of how students in the Middle Years Programme are influenced to become lifelong learners and active global citizens through participation in the MYP.

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From its annual conference in New Orleans, the IB announced new findings that focus on the implementation of the Diploma Programme (DP) in state schools in Ecuador. The research team learned that the DP demonstrated its value as a key to improving the rigour and quality of education country-wide.

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A new research study focusing on students in Mexico shows a strong correlation between enrollment in the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme and subsequent college preparedness and success.

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Research conducted by a highly regarded university in India has found that the IB's Primary Years Programme provides pupils in India with a strong start in their educational careers.

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Researchers at the International Baccalaureate (IB) set out to learn what ingredients go into making an IB teacher an IB teacher -- to better understand the perspectives and attributes of this effective, dedicated corps of educators and to improve current understanding of teaching in IB programmes, compared to more general beliefs about effective teaching.

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45-yr-old foundation launches journal to support teachers’ professional development in international education.