From Its Inception to 2040: The IB Diploma Programme By kjpalmer2 1968 The International Baccalaureate is founded in Geneva 1994 The Middle Years Programme is launched 1997 The Primary Years Programme is introduced 2025 The IB Diploma Programme is recognized by all universities in the OECD 2030 The complete IB Diploma Programme is offered online 2040 The IB Diploma Programme is subsidized by the UN and offered free of charge globally