IB Educator Certificate
| Conducted by | International Baccalaureate Organization (IBO) |
|---|---|
| Exam type | University programme, no IB exam: the certificate is earned on graduating an IB-recognised degreeSource: IB educator certificates (IBEC), FAQs: I already have completed a bachelor's or master's |
| Field | Teaching |
| Who can apply | Universities set their own admission requirements. For some certificates no prior IB experience is required, but it is required for the advanced certificates. For the advanced certificate in teaching and learning research you must have taught in an IB World School for at least three years (this can be met after graduating).Source: IB educator certificates (IBEC), Available certificates; Register with the IB for a formal certificate |
| Stages | 1) Complete an IB-recognised university programme (undergraduate, postgraduate or master's) at a partner university. 2) After graduating, register with the IB for the formal certificate.Source: IB educator certificates (IBEC), Register with the IB for a formal certificate |
| What it leads to | Shows you are prepared to teach and lead at an IB World School. Registering for the certificate meets the IB World School authorization and evaluation category 1 workshop requirement for the programme you specialise in. IB educator certificates are not required to teach at IB World Schools.Source: IB educator certificates (IBEC), Benefits for certificate holders; FAQs: Are IB educator certificates required |
| How to apply | Apply directly to the university; the IB runs no application. In India: Aga Khan Academy Hyderabad (teacher preparation, in-person); Birmingham City University with Indus Training and Research Institute (PG Diploma in Education - International, in-person/blended); CHRIST (Deemed to be University) (B.Ed in-person; PG Diplomas and MA blended); I am a Teacher (PG Certificate in IB Education, online, PYP); Manav Rachna University (B.Ed programmes blended). No other Indian city is named.Source: IBEC Universities at a glance, section INDIA (page 4) (India), p. 4, section INDIA |
| Result / certificate | After you graduate from an IB-recognised degree you register with the IB for the formal IB educator or leadership certificate. Only students who enter and graduate after the programme was recognised by the IB are eligible.Source: IB educator certificates (IBEC), Register with the IB for a formal certificate |
| Recognition | Official / statutory body |
| Level | International |
Primary Years Programme
Read from: IBEC Universities at a glance - the four types of IB educator certificate (page 1), p. 1, 'Teaching and learning certificates'Middle Years Programme
Read from: IBEC Universities at a glance - the four types of IB educator certificate (page 1), p. 1, 'Teaching and learning certificates'Diploma Programme
Read from: IBEC Universities at a glance - the four types of IB educator certificate (page 1), p. 1, 'Teaching and learning certificates'Career-related Programme
Read from: IBEC Universities at a glance - the four types of IB educator certificate (page 1), p. 1, 'Teaching and learning certificates'linking theory to practice and research
Read from: IBEC Universities at a glance - the four types of IB educator certificate (page 1), p. 1, 'Teaching and learning certificates'Examine relationships, behaviors and organizations that support learning
Read from: IBEC Universities at a glance - the four types of IB educator certificate (page 1), p. 1, 'Leadership certificates'Examine contemporary leadership issues and research practice
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