There are over 50 schools in Ontario that offer IB, either the Primary Years Programme, the Middle Years Programme, or the Diploma Programme. IBSO is an organization of these schools and representatives, whose goals include:

1. To provide support for the International Baccalaureate Programme and for International Baccalaureate schools in Ontario.
2. To provide communication among International Baccalaureate schools in Ontario.
3. To provide liaison with the Ontario Ministry of Education and Training.
4. To provide liaison with universities.
5. To support professional development within Ontario.
6. To promote research into the benefits of the International Baccalaureate programme and examinations.

Parkdale Collegiate Institute has been a member of this group since 2007. Membership is available to all Ontario International Baccalaureate schools that are registered International Baccalaureate schools under the authority of the International Baccalaureate Organization and International Baccalaureate Americas or are affiliated with the International Baccalaureate Organization and International Baccalaureate Americas as well as those currently in the application process.

International Baccalaureate Schools of Ontario (IBSO) Official Website