MAIB exists for the following purposes

C To facilitate and sponsor IB Programs (PYP, MYP, DP) in the State of Minnesota;
C To facilitate continuing program development, curriculum improvement and curriculum implementation;
C To sponsor inservice training for teachers, counselors, coordinators and administrators;
C To serve as a clearing house for speakers, ideas and materials relating to IB programs;
C To facilitate publicity for students, high schools and school systems participating in IB Programs;
C To facilitate professional, student, and public discussions of IB Programs;
C To foster recognition and understanding of the International Baccalaureate by North American universities and colleges;
C To increase understanding of and support for the three levels of the IB Programs among the legislative and executive bodies of the State of Minnesota.