Exploration and analysis of the future introduction of the International Baccalaureate in Taiwan

This study explores the feasibility and impact of integrating the International Baccalaureate (IB) program into Taiwan’s national education system. While Taiwan’s current international education policies primarily focus on language acquisition, the IB curriculum emphasizes global awareness, cultural understanding, and critical thinking—key competencies in a globalized world. This study uses the seven dilemmas of educational reform as an analytical framework, which are: Orientation Dilemma, Paradigm Dilemma, Financial Dilemma, Resources Dilemma, and Knowledge Dilemma. The findings indicate that the integration of the IB program can balance the needs of globalization and local education, align with Taiwan’s lifelong learning policies, enhance educational equity through public school implementation, and provide students with dual diploma opportunities. With appropriate policy support and resource allocation, the IB program has the potential to strengthen Taiwan’s international competitiveness while promoting educational diversity and equity.