We are proud to announce that Alba International School has officially become an IB Candidate School for the Diploma Programme of the International Baccalaureate.
This important milestone marks a significant step forward in our development as an international school and reaffirms our commitment to offering an education of excellence, recognized worldwide.
Becoming an IB Candidate School means that our institution has been authorized by the International Baccalaureate to begin the formal implementation process of the IB programme. This is a rigorous journey that includes specialized teacher training, curriculum alignment, and a thorough verification process to ensure compliance with IB’s high international standards.
What is the International Baccalaureate?
The International Baccalaureate is a globally respected educational foundation based in Geneva, offering high-quality academic programmes to schools in more than 150 countries.
The IB is widely regarded as a benchmark of:
- Academic excellence
- Intellectual rigor
- International-mindedness
- Critical thinking
- Holistic student development
Its most renowned pathway, the Diploma Programme (DP), is a challenging pre-university course of study designed to prepare students for success at leading universities around the world.
The Global Prestige of the IB Diploma
The IB Diploma is recognized by top universities across Europe, the United Kingdom, the United States, Canada, and Asia. IB students are known for their:
- Independent learning skills
- Advanced research and academic writing abilities
- Strong multilingual competence
- Global awareness and intercultural understanding
Universities particularly value the programme’s distinctive core components, including the Extended Essay, Theory of Knowledge, and Creativity, Activity, Service (CAS), all of which foster analytical depth and personal growth.
A Four-Year Upper Secondary Programme with Full Italian Diploma Equivalency
Alba International School will offer an innovative four-year upper secondary programme, fully aligned with IB standards.
Our programme:
- Has a four-year structure
- Leads to the IB Diploma
- Grants full legal equivalency to the Italian Diploma di Maturità, allowing access to both Italian and international universities
This structure enables students to begin their university journey earlier, while maintaining the full legal recognition of their qualification in Italy.
Looking Ahead
Becoming an IB Candidate School means joining a global educational community that shares values of quality, integrity, and international outlook.
For Alba International School, this is just the beginning of an ambitious journey: building a dynamic, bilingual learning environment that prepares students to thrive academically and to contribute responsibly to an increasingly interconnected world.
Stay tuned as we continue our path toward full IB authorization.
The future is international — and it starts here.