International Baccalaureate Organization Head Office in collaboration with the IBPAK Executive Council hosted a meeting on 3rd June, 2023 at Serena Hotel, Islamabad. Dr. Nicole Bien – Chief Schools Officer was invited as the Chief Guest by Ms. Uzma Shujjat, IB Regional Manager for Pakistan, Iran & Nordic Region.

The Chairperson of IBPAK, Ms. Farah Masood presented the journey of IB in Pakistan and its exponential growth since the inception of IBPAK. She highlighted the development of IB Schools in Pakistan and key initiatives by the community. Ms. Fakhra Shahid, Vice Chairperson IBPAK EC, further elaborated on the legacy and milestones met by IBPAK over the last decade. Dr. Bien shared insights on the Pakistan Strategy for IB development, upcoming IB advancements, growth strategies and recognition of all four IB programmes in Pakistan. She presented updates on IB teaching and learning, professional development opportunities, and expansion of the IB Educator Network (IBEN), along with emerging market incentives for IB Schools. A section of Dr. Bien’s address highlighted global initiatives on student well-being, expansion of Learning Hubs by the IB and the ‘Festival of Hope’. She responded to queries related to IB Standards and Practices posed by IB school representatives.

The meeting, attended by IB Leadership in Pakistan, concluded with Dr. Bien and Ms. Uzma Shujjat appreciating the role of IBPAK EC as changemakers including Ms. Farah Masood (Chairperson), Ms. Fakhra Shahid (Vice Chairperson), Ms. Fatima Khan (General Secretary) and Ms. Saima Sohail (Manager Communications) for bringing all stakeholders together and depicting an uplift of IB in the country.