History of IB TImeline By downtown71 1968 The International Baccalaureate (IB) was founded in Geneva, Switzerland in 1968. 2006 2006: IB develops Learner profile 2016 4,538 IB World Schools 2030 Beaverton School District converts all AP programs to IB 2040 6000 Worldwide IB Schools 2050 More than 20 Interdisciplinary course offered