Kate's IB timeline

By klangdown

  • IB founded

  • First official exams

  • Mission statement created

  • 2000 IB schools worldwide

  • Proposal for Higher Level ESS from 2024

    The ERM established the need for the development of a higher level course that would address the
    demand from schools. The content of both the standard and higher level courses should reflect
    the interdisciplinary nature of the subject. In addition, students who wish to study courses with an
    environmental focus at a tertiary level education would be better prepared. (DP Environmental systems and societies Curriculum review report 2, 2021)

  • Dual route offered May 2021

    No science courses offered online

  • ESS to be introduced at Warminster School

  • Preparation for new ESS course

    Upskilling of workshop leaders for the new course
    Publication of the new guide, TSM and specimen papers on the
    programme resource centre

  • First teaching of new ESS course

  • First examinations of new ESS course

    • Subject-specific seminars to launch the new course
    • First teaching of the new guide:
    • Northern Hemisphere: August 2024 with first exams in May 2026.
    • Southern Hemisphere: January 2025 with first exams Nov 2026.