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Santiago College Showcases Inspiring MYP Projects at EXPO Chile International 2025

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The MYP Projects EXPO Chile International is a collaborative, student-led event that began in 2023 with schools from Chile and has since grown, bringing together MYP learners from different schools and countries to showcase their Personal Projects.More than an exhibition, the EXPO creates a shared space where students exchange ideas, explain their learning, and connect their projects to real-world challenges through a global lens.

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7 Key Ways IB Partnership Successfully Transforms Public Education in South Korea

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The International Baccalaureate is strengthening its partnership with South Korean Offices of Education to support the expansion of IB programmes in public schools. The collaboration focuses on sustainable growth, teacher development, and aligning international education standards with national priorities, helping create a more globally competitive and future-ready education system in South Korea.

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7 Key Benefits of IB Career-related Programme Partnerships for Students in Pakistan

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The International Baccalaureate has strengthened its Career-related Programme (CP) in Pakistan through new strategic partnerships with leading institutions. These collaborations expand student pathways in fields such as medical and humanities studies, allowing learners to combine academic knowledge with practical, career-focused skills. By offering specialized opportunities within the country, the initiative reduces the need for students to study abroad while enhancing access to high-quality, internationally recognized education. This development marks a significant step in advancing career-oriented learning and preparing students in Pakistan for both higher education and the global workforce.

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North Carolina Launches Powerful Partnership with IB to Expand Advanced Learning Statewide in 2026

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The North Carolina Department of Public Instruction has partnered with the International Baccalaureate (IB) to expand access to advanced learning opportunities across the state, aiming to make rigorous, globally recognised education more accessible to all students. Through initiatives like the District IB Leader Network, enhanced collaboration between schools and districts, and targeted professional development for educators, the partnership is strengthening the implementation of IB programmes and improving support systems. The effort reflects a broader commitment to educational equity, innovation, and preparing students with the critical thinking, global awareness, and skills needed for future success.

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A Powerful Milestone: Japan Launches Its First IB Career-related Programme School in 2026

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Nagano Nihon University Schools has become the first institution in Japan to offer the International Baccalaureate Career-related Programme (CP), marking a shift toward career-focused, globally relevant education. By blending academic study with practical learning and industry exposure, the programme prepares students with the skills, mindset, and flexibility needed to succeed in an evolving global landscape.

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The Powerful Impact of PYP Students Solving Clean Water Challenges in South Sudan in 2026

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In Nam Sung Elementary School, which is an authorized PYP World School for the International Baccalaureate program, students of Grade 4 were able to take their inquiry learning to practical action through a project entitled “Bringing Clean Water to South Sudan.” Through their reading of A Long Walk to Water, students have learned about the lack of clean water sources in South Sudan and decided to act on their own accord to collect money and spread awareness through a student-led campaign.

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IB’s Draft AI Design Principles Signal a Major Shift in Educational Innovation in 2026

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The International Baccalaureate has rolled out draft AI Design Principles that seek to ensure the responsible development and application of AI within the organization’s global educational environment. Released in March 2026, the design principles center on ethics, student-oriented and inquiry-based learning and ensure the relevance of educators in all decision-making processes. Based on five key principles, which include safety, transparency and continuous improvement among others, the project is developed through a partnership between the IB and global agencies like UNESCO and OECD.