About this bill
Committee urges government to allow International Baccalaureate in state primary schools
The Standing Committee on Education and Research is considering a private member's bill from Mathilde Tybring-Gjedde, Monica Molvær and Ola Svenneby to permit International Baccalaureate (IB) programmes in state primary schools. Members from the Progress Party, Conservative Party, Christian Democratic Party and Liberal Party argue that IB equips students with valuable skills and call on the government to propose necessary legislative changes. Members from the Labour Party, Socialist Left Party and Red Party contend that the programme conflicts with Norwegian curricula, risks additional costs, and could widen the gap between wealthy and disadvantaged municipalities.