International Baccalaureate Future Projections By LWR Oct 25, 1968 Founding of the IB Geneva 2001 1000 IB World Schools 2004 IB DP courses offered online 2010 3000 IB World Schools 2014 ESS Course begins as part of the IB DP program 2030 10 Cross-curricula courses offered as part of the IB DP program 2040 20000 IB World Schools 2050 IB's wholistic & integrated DP program becomes the preferred senior curriculum for students around the world.