IB History & Future Timeline By hsahnow Oct 25, 1968 Founding of the IB Geneva 1970 First Official Exams 11 IB World Schools 1996 Mission Statement 2010 3000 IB World Schools 2030 Online Official Exams +3000 schools using 2040 The number of IB programs offered worldwide will grow to over 50% 2050 IBO Presence in +50% of the US