To this end the organization works with schools, governments and international organizations to develop challenging programmes of international education and rigorous assessment.

These programmes encourage students across the world to become active, compassionate and lifelong learners who understand that other people, with their differences, can also be right.

The IB Diploma Programme was created in Europe in 1968 as an opportunity for international schools to be able to deliver a common curriculum and provide valid university entrance credentials for students who move from one country to another.  

It has developed into an internationally recognized, challenging two year (grades 11 and 12), pre-university program which emphasizes critical thinking and offers students a global perspective in their subject areas.  IB graduates are regarded as disciplined, well-rounded students who have made positive contributions to their school and community.

There are currently over 1700 schools in over 120 countries which offer the IB Diploma Programme. 

Charlottetown Rural High School became an official member of the international community of IB World Schools in May 2009.

For further information about the IBO and its programmes, visit http://www.ibo.org