About Us

The ACES Story


The Association of Central European IB Schools (ACES) was officially established in the Czech Commercial Registry on March 30th, 2015.

Led by its first Board Chair, Peter Murphy of the Vienna International School, ACES has grown from a handful of schools in Austria, the Czech Republic, Slovakia, and Hungary to a 47-member association spanning 14 countries.

Together, our members strive to enhance the delivery of International Baccalaureate programmes and promote IB ideals through a supportive network focused on professional development, collaboration, and advocacy. ACES continues to engage with national governments to increase recognition of the value and impact of IB education across the region.