The Future of Education in Japan: The International Baccalaureate

By Tyler Fedak. The IB diploma is becoming the world’s most common university entrance qualification. It is accepted in 140 countries, by 3700 schools, and from more than one million students. In Japan, the goal is to introduce the IB program to 200 high schools or more by 2020. The IB program introduces significant differences to the normal Japanese education system. Rather than focusing on “cramming knowledge,” the key principles of the IB are to educate learners through inquiry and problem solving. More...