Factors Implementing the Adoption of IB in South Korea

Abstract

Adoption of the International Baccalaureate (IB) programs in the Asia Pacific region has accelerated at great speed in recent years, with one or more of its programs being employed in 158 countries in 5,284 schools worldwide. The growing interest of IB programs in the Asia Pacific region is largely due to its educational philosophy and progressive pedagogy that is appealing to many educators and parents who seek a high-quality education. However, various contextual and cultural factors need to be considered when it is being implemented within the national school system.