<p>robyrm, I am not familiar with lower and middle school programs, but it is certainly not as if those kids who went through them but then didn’t do the diploma were not being educated and that it was somehow a waste, which you seem to imply. I think most schools with IB have another option for a high school diploma if the full IB program itself is not appropriate. As many including yourself have agreed here, it is not for everyone, but I don’t think it tries to be. It is for strong, motivated students who want to challenge themselves with a well-rounded internationally recognized program. As many here and elsewhere will attest, when implemented correctly, it fulfills its mission of producing well-prepared, college-ready thinkers. I doubt that it officially promotes itself as “best for the world” as you say, but if that is stated somewhere, please show us.</p>
<p>Also, The Hague is in The Netherlands, not Belgium.</p>