ABC Paris and the International Baccalaureate: A natural academic continuity
The International Baccalaureate (IB) is internationally recognized for its academic rigor, its emphasis on critical thinking, and its commitment to developing globally minded students.
International Baccalaureate
The American Business College Paris (ABC) is proud to be officially listed by the IB Organization as a partner institution, reflecting a shared educational philosophy and approach to student development.
This recognition confirms a strong academic alignment between the IB framework and ABC’s programs and reinforces ABC’s position as a natural continuation for IB students pursuing higher education in business.
What the IB Represents
- The IB curriculum is designed to prepare students for demanding academic environments by developing independence, analytical depth, and intellectual discipline.
Through inquiry-based learning, research writing, and presentation, IB students acquire skills that extend well beyond subject knowledge, including:
- Critical thinking and structured reasoning
- Academic writing and research methodology
- Time management and intellectual autonomy
- International awareness and cultural openness
Why this partnership makes sense
At the American Business College Paris, teaching methods and academic expectations reflect many of the same principles that define the IB experience. IB students transitioning to ABC will recognize:
- Project-based learning and a case study analysis
- An emphasis on reasoning, ethics, and decision-making
- Courses taught in English within an international academic environment
- Active participation, presentations, and applied learning as core components
- A strong fit for IB Students
IB students arrive with a level of preparation that is both recognized and valued at ABC. Their ability to manage workload, engage critically with content, and work independently places them in a strong position from the outset.
A streamlined admissions process for IB Students
IB students benefit from a dedicated and simplified admissions process at the American Business College Paris.
Because the IB curriculum and its academic standards are well understood by our admissions and academic teams, IB candidates are considered strong, priority applicants. In most cases, IB students who meet standard academic expectations are naturally admissible to ABC programs.
Next Steps
IB students and families considering business studies in Paris are invited to contact the ABC Admissions team to learn more about the dedicated IB admissions pathway and next steps:
