1st Model Lyceum of Thessaloniki ” Manolis Andronikos”, is a candidate school* for the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme and pursuing authorization as an IB World School.  

IB World Schools share a common philosophy—a commitment to improve the teaching and learning of a  diverse and inclusive community of students by delivering challenging, high quality programmes of  international education that share a powerful vision.**  

*Only schools authorized by the International Baccalaureate can offer any of its four academic programmes: the Primary Years  Programme (PYP), the Middle Years Programme (MYP), the Diploma Programme or the IB Career-related Certificate (IBCC). Candidate  status gives no guarantee that authorization will be granted. 

For further information about the IB and its programmes, visit www.ibo.org

 **Mission Statement from the IB  

The International Baccalaureate aims to develop inquiring, knowledgeable and caring young people who  help to create a better and more peaceful world through intercultural understanding and respect. To this end  the organization works with schools, governments and international organizations to develop challenging  programmes of international education and rigorous assessment. These programmes encourage students  across the world to become active, compassionate and lifelong learners who understand that other people,  with their differences, can also be right.