Cohu IB Futur Projections By StephCanada 1968 The International Baccalaureate is founded 1997 The Primary Years Programme is introduced 2016 Promoting lifelong learning globally 2026 ESS is switched to a compulsory module for all IB students, introducing them to the ecosystem functioning and environmental issues. 2030 Creation of a partnership between the IB Programme and the Ecoschool label to promote environmental actions in every IB schools.. 2035 Opening of the first IB University offering a choice of undergraduate and master degrees in Sciences and Literature