“IB” stands for “International Baccalaureate.” The IB Diploma Programme is typically taken in the 11th and 12th grades, and the diploma is internationally recognised as proof of excellence for university admissions. Students can choose to earn either: A Certificate by studying fewer than six IB subjects A Diploma by completing the full IB Diploma Programme  Depending on the hemisphere the student lives in, exams are conducted in May or November.  But it’s more than an academic programme. IB focuses on the development of the whole person and aims to create knowledgeable and caring people who strive to create a better world through their intercultural understanding and respect.