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List Of International Baccalaureate People
This is a list of notable people affiliated with the International Baccalaureate, including International Baccalaureate Organisation, IB director-general, directors-general, chairs of the IB Board of Governors (previously known as the IB Council of Foundation), and notable graduates of one or more of the three IB programmes. IB directors-general * Alec Peterson (1968–1977) * Gerard Renaud (1977–1983) * Roger Peel (1983–1998) * Derek Blackman (1998–1999) * George Walker (1999–2005) * Jeffrey Beard (2006-2013) * Dr Siva Kumari (2014–2021) *Olli-Pekka Heinonen (2021-present) Chair of IB Board of Governors * John Goormaghtigh (1968–1981) * Seydou Madani Sy (1981–1984) * Piet Gathier (1984–1990) * Thomas Hagoort (1990–1996) * Bengt Thelin (1996–1997) * Greg Crafter (1997–2003) * Monique Seefried (2003–2009) * Carol Bellamy (2009 - April 2015) * George Rupp (April 2015 – present) Notable alumni * Randa Abdel-Fattah, author, graduate of the Australian Intern ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
International Baccalaureate
The International Baccalaureate Organization (IBO), more commonly known as the International Baccalaureate (IB), is a nonprofit foundation headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland, and founded in 1968. It offers four educational programmes: the IB Diploma Programme and the IB Career-related Programme for students aged 16 to 19, the IB Middle Years Programme for students aged 12 to 16, and the IB Primary Years Programme for children aged 3 to 12. To teach these programmes, schools must be authorized by the International Baccalaureate. The organization's name and logo were changed in 2007 to reflect new structural arrangements. Consequently, "IB" may now refer to the organization itself, any of the four programmes, or the diploma or certificates awarded at the end of a programme. History Inception The foundations of the International Baccalaureate (IB) can be traced back to 1948, when Marie-Thérèse Maurette authored Educational Techniques for Peace. Do They Exist?. In this ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Government Of Luxembourg
Luxembourg is a parliamentary representative democratic monarchy, whereby the prime minister is the head of government, and the multi-party system. Executive power is under the constitution of 1868, as amended, exercised by the government, by the grand duke and the Council of Government (cabinet), which consists of a prime minister and several other ministers. Usually, the prime minister is the leader of the political party or coalition of parties having the most seats in parliament. Legislative power is vested in both the government and parliament. The judiciary is independent of the executive and the legislature. Legislative power is vested in the Chamber of Deputies, elected directly to five-year terms. According to the V-Dem Democracy indices Luxembourg was 2023 the 9th most electoral democratic country in the world. Recent political history Since the end of World War II, the Christian Social People's Party (CSV) has been the senior partner in all governing coalitio ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mahan Esfahani
Mahan Esfahani () (born 1984 in Tehran) is an Iranian-American harpsichordist. Education Esfahani received his first guidance on the piano from his father before exploring an interest in the harpsichord as a teenager. He studied musicology and history at Stanford University, where he took his first harpsichord lessons with Elaine Thornburgh and was mentored by George Houle. He continued his harpsichord studies in Boston with Peter Watchorn, before completing his studies under Czech harpsichordist Zuzana Růžičková. Career As a leading harpsichordist, Esfahani's programming and work in commissioning new compositions has drawn the attention of critics and audiences across Europe, Asia, and North America. He was the first harpsichordist to be a BBC Radio 3 New Generation Artist (2008–2010), and to be honoured by an award from the Borletti-Buitoni Trust (2009). He has also been a nominee for Gramophone Classical Music Awards Artist of the Year (2014, 2015, and 2017). His ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Man Booker Prize
The Booker Prize, formerly the Booker Prize for Fiction (1969–2001) and the Man Booker Prize (2002–2019), is a prestigious literary award conferred each year for the best single work of sustained fiction written in the English language, which was published in the United Kingdom or Ireland. The winner of the Booker Prize receives , as well as international publicity that usually leads to a significant sales boost. When the prize was created, only novels written by Commonwealth, Irish and South African (and later Zimbabwean) citizens were eligible to receive the prize; in 2014, eligibility was widened to any English-language novel—a change that proved controversial. A five-person panel consisting of authors, publishers and journalists, as well as politicians, actors, artists and musicians, is appointed by the Booker Prize Foundation each year to choose the winning book. Gaby Wood has been the chief executive of the Booker Prize Foundation since 2015. A high-profile liter ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Anne Enright
Anne Teresa Enright (born 11 October 1962) is an Irish writer. The first Laureate for Irish Fiction (2015–2018) and winner of the Man Booker Prize (2007), she has published eight novels, many short stories, and a non-fiction work called ''Making Babies: Stumbling into Motherhood'', about the birth of her two children. Her essays on literary themes have appeared in the ''London Review of Books'' and ''The New York Review of Books'', and she writes for the books pages of The ''Irish Times'' and ''The Guardian''. Her fiction explores themes such as family, love, identity and motherhood. Enright won the 2007 Man Booker Prize for her fourth novel '' The Gathering''. Her second novel, ''What Are You Like?'', was shortlisted in the novel category of the 2000 Whitbread Awards. Her 2012 novel '' The Forgotten Waltz'' won the Andre Carnegie Medal for Fiction. Her novel '' The Green Road'' was shortlisted for the Women's Prize for Fiction and won The Irish Novel of the Year (2015). In ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Marina Diamandis
Marina Lambrini Diamandis ( ; ; born 10 October 1985), known mononymously as Marina (often stylised in all caps) and previously by the stage name Marina and the Diamonds, is a Greek-Welsh singer, songwriter, poet and record producer. Born in Brynmawr and raised near Abergavenny, Diamandis later moved to London to become a professional singer, despite having little formal musical experience. In 2009, she came to prominence upon placing second in the BBC's Sound of..., Sound of 2010. Her debut studio album, ''The Family Jewels (Marina and the Diamonds album), The Family Jewels'' (2010), incorporated indie pop and New wave music, new wave musical styles. It entered the UK Albums Chart at number five and was certified gold by the British Phonographic Industry. The album's second single, "Hollywood (Marina and the Diamonds song), Hollywood", peaked at number 12 on the UK singles chart. Diamandis' second studio album, ''Electra Heart'' (2012), was a concept album about a character of ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Colegio Cardenal Newman
Colegio Cardenal Newman or Cardinal Newman College is Catholic, bilingual, day, co-educational primary and secondary school in San Isidro, Buenos Aires Province, Argentina, in Greater Buenos Aires. Values All its students are expected to complete seven IGCSE exams (Cambridge University) in year 10 and receive an International Baccalaureate diploma in their last year at school. The college is located in the area of San Isidro. It was founded by the Irish Christian Brothers who still provide staff. The motto of the college is "Fight the Good Fight" (in Latin: ''Certa Bonum Certamen'') which is taken from St. Paul's first letter to Timothy in which Paul writes "fight the good fight of faith to win for yourself eternal life" (Timothy 6:12)." The Christian Brothers seek to educate men with the vision of his founder, Edmund Ignatius Rice (1762–1844). "Honesty, loyalty, solidarity, and deep moral values; give them the strength to fight for good causes, with honor and moral integrity" ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Felipe Contepomi
Felipe Contepomi (born 20 August 1977) is an Argentine professional rugby coach who is currently the head coach of the Argentine national side. He was a rugby union footballer who played fly-half or centre; his last club was Club Newman, in the first division of the URBA championship, before signing with professional teams in Europe. He was a key player for Argentina, having played 15 years for the national team. His twin brother Manuel was also a ''Puma''. Contepomi was inducted into the World Rugby Hall of Fame in November 2017. Playing career Club rugby Born on 20 August 1977 in Buenos Aires, Contepomi started playing rugby for his secondary school Colegio Cardenal Newman, and then for Club Newman in Buenos Aires. In signed his first professional contract in 2001, signing for English side Bristol before joining Leinster following Bristol's relegation in the 2002–03 Zurich Premiership. He played a major role in Leinster's run in the 2005–06 Heineken Cup, helpin ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
UWC Adriatic
The United World College of the Adriatic (also known as ''UWC Adriatic,'' ''UWCAd,'' or in Italian, ''Collegio del Mondo Unito dell'Adriatico)'' is an international school in Italy, and a member of the United World Colleges, a global educational movement that brings together students from all over the world with the aim to foster peace and international understanding. The college is attended by around 180 students aged between 16 and 19, from around 80 countries, who live at the college for two years and study for the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme. The college is located in the village of Duino, near the city of Trieste, in Italy's north-eastern region of Friuli-Venezia Giulia, and is located less than 5 km from the Slovenian border. It was founded in 1982, with the support of the Italian government and regional authorities, who are still major financial supporters of the college. Founding The United World Colleges were established by German educator Kurt ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
United Nations World Food Program
The World Food Programme (WFP) is an international organization within the United Nations that provides food assistance worldwide. It is the world's largest humanitarian organization and the leading provider of school meals. Founded in 1961, WFP is headquartered in Rome and has offices in 87 countries. In 2023 it supported over 152 million people, and it is present in more than 120 countries and territories. In addition to emergency food relief, WFP offers technical and development assistance, such as building capacity for emergency preparedness and response, managing supply chains and logistics, promoting social safety programs, and strengthening resilience against climate change. It is also a major provider of direct cash assistance, and provides passenger services for humanitarian workers through its management of the United Nations Humanitarian Air Service (UNHAS). WFP is an executive member of the United Nations Sustainable Development Group, a consortium of UN entiti ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Marina Catena
Marina Catena is an Italian humanitarian. She serves as the director of the United Nations World Food Programme (Paris), is a Lieutenant in the Italian Army (Specialized Reserve), and a writer. Career She obtained the International Baccalaureate at the United World College of the Adriatic, and attended the Libera Università Internazionale degli Studi Sociali Guido Carli (LUISS) in Rome, where she graduated in Political Sciences (International Relations) and the Institut D'Etudes Politiques (Strasbourg). She worked as a flight attendant for Air France. Since 1999, she is an official of the United Nations World Food Programme. She is the director of the United Nations World Food Program for France and Monaco, Paris. In 2015, she conceived, managed and launched the global awareness campaign "805 million names" with association football, football star Zlatan Ibrahimović and ad agency Forsman & Bodenfors. She was Special Advisor to Minister Bernard Kouchner, Special Representat ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jamnabai Narsee School
Jamnabai Narsee School is a private school in the affluent area of Juhu, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India. It was founded on 17 January 1971 and is managed by the Narsee Monjee Education Trust. The school building has three clusters of hexagonal classrooms, each with a hexagonal central foyer. The school is attended by children mostly from Andheri and Juhu. History Jamnabai Narsee School was founded on 17 January 1971. It is established and managed by the Narsee Monjee Educational Trust. It is a co-educational, English medium school. The education imparted aims at promoting the growth and integration of all the facets of the child's personality in an ambience of Indian culture. It prepares students for ICSE and ISC. This school is an 'Unaided Linguistic-Minority Institution', affiliated to the Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations, Cambridge Assessment International Education, and the International Baccalaureate. Notable alumni * Alia Bhatt * Abhay Deol * Shraddh ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
