国际文凭（IB）文凭是两年制（11和12年级）的替代大学入学资格，在包括澳大利亚，英国，美国和加拿大在内的70个国家/地区中，有600多个机构认可该文凭，并且在许多情况下都具有重要的课程学分/免税该计划是在1960年代初引入的，其产生是出于促进国际学生流动和促进国际理解的需要。IB由国际学士学位组织（IBO）管理，该组织是一家具有联合国教科文组织咨商地位的非政府组织，总部位于瑞士日内瓦。考试于5月和11月在全球范围内举行，由IBO进行外部设置和评估。<br> <br>所有IB文凭课程的候选人都必须参加语言
The International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme is a demanding two‑year programme of study of the traditional academic disciplines. It emphasises inquiry‑based and independent learning as well as rigorous assessment, exactly the skills needed to succeed at university. With evidence that IB students perform better in higher education than their peers, the Diploma is recognised and welcomed by leading universities and colleges around the world.<br><br>Students study six courses at higher level or standard level. Apart from studying their first language, students also study an additional language, Mathematics and subjects from the social sciences, experimental sciences and the arts. Students are also required to complete three core elements that promote intercultural understanding and respect as an essential part of life in the 21st century.