Shaping Real-World Readiness with the IB Career-related Programme
We are thrilled to announce that our school is in the consultancy phase for the prestigious International Baccalaureate (IB) Career-related Programme (CP), preparing for its launch in August 2026.
Bridging Academics & Industry
The IB Career-related Programme (CP) is designed for students seeking a personalised and career-focused education that blends academic excellence with hands-on learning. The CP offers:
- Industry-Relevant Learning – A choice of career pathways in fields like Business, Technology, Creative Arts, or Health Sciences.
- Real-World Experience – Internships, professional certifications, and work-based projects to prepare students for dynamic careers.
- Internationally Recognised Framework – Combining IB Diploma courses with career-related studies, CP graduates are university-ready and workforce-prepared.
Preparing for the Future – First Teaching in 2026!
WAA is preparing to launch the IB Career-related Programme in 2026, blending academic challenge with real-world, career-focused learning. Our dedicated team is undergoing comprehensive IB training to ensure a future-ready, skills-based education.
Keep an eye out for updates as we move toward official authorisation and welcome our first CP cohort.
For more information, please contact our IB Coordinator.
*GEMS World Academy Abu Dhabi is a Candidate School for the Career-related programme. This school is pursuing authorisation as an IB World School. These are schools that share a common philosophy—a commitment to high quality, challenging, international education that GEMS World Academy - Abu Dhabi believes is important for our students.
Only schools authorised by the IB Organization can offer any of its four academic programmes: the Primary Years Programme (PYP), the Middle Years Programme (MYP), the Diploma Programme, or the Career-related Programme (CP). Candidate status gives no guarantee that authorization will be granted. For further information about the IB and its programmes, visit www.ibo.org.
