Welcome to the website for the International Board of Education (IBOE)! The Church of the Nazarene system of education includes 57 colleges, universities, seminaries and institutes dedicated to educating the laity and clergy for lives of service and ministry.  These schools are located in 40 countries on six continents. I greet you on behalf of the administrators and faculty members of these schools.

I am a product of Nazarene higher education.  Trevecca Nazarene University and Nazarene Theological Seminary ignited a passion within me for lifelong learning.  Teaching at European Nazarene College and Southern Nazarene University and leading the Asia Pacific Nazarene Theological Seminary and Mount Vernon Nazarene University opened my eyes and heart to the rich diversity of students and the phenomenal opportunities for the nearly 40,000 students who annually make Nazarene institutions their schools of choice.

The International Board of Education serves the Church in advocacy, support, evaluation and networking of schools in the Church of the Nazarene system.  Let us know if we can assist as you explore the breadth and depth of Nazarene education.

Edward LeBron Fairbanks
Education Commissioner
International Board of Education