History and Future of the IB By ssorenson 1968 The IB is Founded 2008 IB Schools Begin Teaching ESS 2019 Torahime Certified as an IB World School It becomes one of about 150 IB world schools in Japan and one of the few public schools in Japan offering the IBDP in Japanese. 2025 Japan Surpasses 200 IB World Schools 2030 IB Introduces a new Interdisciplinary Course The course combines business and design (group 3 and group 6). Apr 1, 2035 All Public Universities in Japan Recognize the IB Diploma