Recent article in Young and Global Magazine discusses the IB program. This year, 777 American high schools will offer the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme, an internationally accepted qualification for entry into higher education. According to the article,"The IB curriculum is vital as it prepares youth for higher education. IB Diploma Programme graduates are better prepared for college courses, and attend and successfully complete college/university study at a higher rate than their peers."