What is the International Baccalaureate, and is it right for my child?

Published: ABC Education

Broadly speaking, in Australia, we have government, Catholic and independent school systems. But scratch the surface and you'll discover our schools offer a host of educational approaches with curricula that prioritise everything from the arts to environmentalism to sport and more.

No two students are alike and different approaches suit different learners. However, it can be tricky knowing exactly what's on offer so you can make the best decision for your child's education…