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IB PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
DEVELOPING LEADERS IN INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION

©International Baccalaureate Organization 2015
International Baccalaureate® | Baccalauréat International® | Bachillerato Internacional®

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Contents
The International Baccalaureate

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Leading across cultures

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IB certificates in leadership

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Empowering leaders to make a difference

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Which IB leadership certificate is right for me?

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IB certificate in leadership practice

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Our university network

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IB certificate in leadership research

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Our university network

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Make an impact

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Learn more

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Flinders University

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Hong Kong Institute of Education

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Institute of Education, University of London

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Royal Roads University

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University of Alberta

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Mission Statement
The International Baccalaureate

The International Baccalaureate

Several bachelors and masters programmes, as well as graduate certificates are

The International Baccalaureate (IB) offers four high-quality and

options to accommodate different locations and busy schedules.

available to choose from, many of which offer convenient distance-learning

challenging educational programmes for a worldwide community of

aims to develop inquiring,

schools. For over 40 years, the programmes have gained a reputation

knowledgeable and caring

for their high academic standards, for preparing students for life in a

young people who help to create
a better and more peaceful
world through intercultural
understanding and respect.

globalized 21st century, and for helping to develop the future citizens
who will create a better, more peaceful world.

IB educator certificates

educators, dedicated to life-

will have access to the rich resources of the IB community. If you register for an IB

long learning and continuous

educator certificate, you will receive access to the online curriculum centre (OCC)
that keeps you up to date on the latest developments in IB programmes and

works with schools,

opportunities to prospective and current IB practitioners, the IB
partners with prestigious universities and institutions from around
the world to offer IB certificates in teaching and learning and IB
certificates in leadership.

Anthony Tait, Global Professional

our universities and take advantage of some of the many prestigious research

Development Director,

IB certificate in
teaching and
learning

IB advanced
certificate in
teaching and
learning research

IB certificate in
leadership
practice

IB advanced
certificate in
leadership
research

become active, compassionate
and lifelong learners who
understand that other people,

Obtaining an IB educator certificate can enrich your career in education,
open new doors, and expand your vision of inquiry and reflective practice.
Whether you are new to the IB or an experienced IB school leader, one of
our distinguished universities in the IB network has a degree programme
that can support your educational goals and interests.
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school community to implement and sustain IB programmes at IB World Schools.

leadership framework offers two distinct leadership development experiences

students across the world to

be right.

When you achieve an IB certificate in leadership, you can inspire and guide a

leading in the wider IB community as well as within an IB World School. The IB’s

international education and

with their differences, can also

Leading across cultures

IB certificates in leadership affirm the principles and practices associated with

challenging programmes of

These programmes encourage

improvement.”

world. Moreover, you will also be able to research with world class academics at
centers available through through the IB university network.

experiences and to offer additional professional learning

rigorous assessment.

to be critical, self-reflective

online resources and connects you to a community of IB practitioners around the

To this end the organization

organizations to develop

encourages our community

While pursuing your degree through one of these IB recognized universities, you

In an effort to expand the range of IB professional development

governments and international

“IB professional development

for IB certification.


IB certificate in leadership practice



IB advanced certificate in leadership research

IB Americas Global Centre

IB certificates in leadership

IB certificate in leadership practice

Empowering leaders to make a difference

The IB certificate in leadership practice is for those who want to develop their capacity to take on leadership

Along with the degree that you receive from a recognized university, the IB certificate in leadership practice and the
IB advanced certificate in leadership research formally acknowledge an understanding of the principles and practices

responsibilities in IB contexts. It recognizes the applied understanding of the role that leadership plays in taking a
school through authorization, and addresses issues related to the implementation of one or more IB programmes.

of leadership associated with becoming an IB World School and implementing the four IB programmes. The IB
certificates are achieved through undertaking specific IB-recognized leadership courses. These courses allow you to
build and reflect on the leadership capabilities that are involved in authorization and evaluation at an IB World School
and implementing and sustaining IB programmes.
Individuals certificated in IB leadership inspire and guide school communities to implement and sustain IB

Our university network
Flinders University
Adelaide, Australia
Graduate Certificate in Organisational Learning

programmes at IB World Schools. IB certificates in leadership acknowledge understanding of the principles and
practices associated with leading in an IB World School and wider IB community.
The IB offers two distinct IB certification experiences in leadership development:
• The IB certificate in leadership practice supports educators and administrators who want to improve their leadership

Hong Kong Institute of Education
Hong Kong
International Executive Master of Arts in
Educational Leadership and Change

capabilities or career aspirations in an IB context. Participants develop and refine their ability to take on leadership
responsibilities and understand their role in guiding a school through IB authorization and implementation.
• The IB advanced certificate in leadership research uses rigorous investigative work to give educators and
administrators a more profound understanding of IB leadership responsibilities and capabilities. It includes
research within the context of IB leadership as well as deep reflection on personal leadership practice.

Draw upon the experience,
The IB’s highly acclaimed, research-based curriculum will encourage you to think critically and develop open-mindedness

expertise and resources of

and respect for individuals at the world at large.

prestigious universities from

Which IB leadership certificate is right for me?

around the world as you work

The IB offers two distinct certification experiences in leadership:

toward your IB certificate.

IB certificate in leadership practice

IB advanced certificate in leadership research

Who can participate
• IB coordinators and aspiring teacher/leaders
• New administrators in IB World Schools
• Teachers and administrators from non-IB schools who
wish to develop understandings of leadership in an IB
context

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• Individuals who have already gained leadership
experience in IB contexts
• School heads, curriculum coordinators, heads of
department and professional development leaders
who wish to reflect upon their own leadership
capabilities and issues in the contexts in which they
are working.

Royal Roads University
Victoria, Canada
Master of Arts in Educational Leadership and
Management

IB advanced certificate in leadership research

IB certificate in leadership practice

Domains OF KNOWLEDGE

Domains OF KNOWLEDGE

1. Curriculum design and
implementation

4. IB assessment strategy, policy
and practice

1. Partnerships, networks and
alliances

4. The legal and political
environment

1. Identification, clarification and articulation of contemporary
leadership issues in the IB context

1. Application of planning and scoping processes in IB contexts

2. Instructional design

5. Reporting and feedback

2. Participation and involvement

5. School parent relationships

2. Critical analysis of contemporary IB leadership issues

3. Evaluation of research activity

3. Curriculum articulation and
coherence

6. Evaluating learning

3. External relations and
communications

Domains OF KNOWLEDGE

Domains OF KNOWLEDGE

IB World School
Authorization
Key
Processes

3. Contextualising and interpretation of IB leadership issues

Programme
Implementation

contextual levels

Students and
their learning

Professional
relationships &
behaviours that
support learning

Schools as
learning focused
organizations

Working within
the wider IB
community to
support learning

evaluation
innovation

4. Reflection on and dissemination of findings and implications for
leadership practice

Reflection

Research
AREAS OF INQUIRY

Participants
MUST…

Contemporary
leadership issues
in IB education

Linking theory to
practice in an
IB context

Building capacity
for practitioner
inquiry

Research
practice

reflect upon their
own leadership
capabilities
conduct rigorous
and systematic
investigative work

improvement
sustainability

Domains OF KNOWLEDGE

Domains OF KNOWLEDGE

Domains OF KNOWLEDGE

Domains OF KNOWLEDGE

1. Creating learning communities

3. Developing leadership capacity

1. Philosophy and mission

4. Organizational structure and roles

1. Identification and selection of source material

1. Relevant research questions

2. Professional development
planning and policy

4. Team building and deployment

2. Strategic planning

5. Culture and ethos

2. Critical reading and reflection

2. Modes of research and methods of data collection

5. Appraisal and performance

3. Policy development

6. Resources and infrastructure

3. Interpretation and evaluation of source material

3. Research design

4. Synthesizing research and experiential evidence

4. Analysing, interpreting and reporting research findings

IB advanced certificate in leadership research
The IB advanced certificate in leadership research develops students’ profound understanding of leadership
responsibilities and capabilities through rigorous investigative work in IB leadership contexts and deep reflection on their
own leadership practice.

Our university network
Flinders University

Royal Roads University

Adelaide, Australia

Victoria, Canada

Masters of Education (Leadership and Management)

Master of Arts in Educational Leadership and
Management

Hong Kong Institute of Education
Hong Kong

University of Alberta

International Executive Master of Arts in Educational
Leadership and Change

Edmonton, Canada

Institute of Education, University of London
London, United Kingdom
Master of Arts in Applied Educational
Leadership and Management

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2. Collection, analysis, interpreting and reporting of evidence

Master of Education in Educational Studies

When you enroll in one of
these recognized courses of
study, you will embark on an

Make an impact
The IB leadership development framework recognizes high-quality leadership
capabilities in IB World Schools and identifies key features of leadership in an IB

innovative and rich journey

context that transcend cultural boundaries.

into what it means to lead

Universities that align their educational leadership courses of study with the IB

schools in an IB context.

framework join an influential network of institutions committed to inspiring and

TEAchInG And LEArnInG
from An InTErnATIonAL PErSPEcTIvE
Network with educators from around the world
in these exciting new online workshops.

empowering the next generation of leaders in education. When you enroll in one of
these recognized courses of study, you embark on an innovative and rich journey
into what it means to lead in an IB context.

Learn more

Teaching for Intercultural
Understanding and Global
Engagement

If you would like to receive our newsletter, please send your name and email
address to [email protected], and we will add you to the distribution list.

How do teachers around the world
encourage international awareness
and engagement in the classroom?

Promoting Active
Student Learning
Encourage your students
to be active learners
for a lifetime.

Register today!
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https://www.ibo.org/programmes/pd/online/beyond/

Required courses
The IB certificate in leadership practice topics are:
• EDUC9610 Developing People in Organisations (4.5 units)
• EDUC9617 Education Governance (4.5 units)
• EDUC9618 Pedagogical Leadership (4.5 units)

Flinders University
School of Education
Sturt Road, Bedford Park 5042, South Australia, Australia
Postal Address: GPO Box 2100, Adelaide 5001, South Australia, Australia
Tel: +61 (8) 8201-2266
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://www.flinders.edu.au/ehl/education/course-information/postgrad/med.cfm

IB certificate in leadership
Graduate Certificate in Organisational Learning

• EDUC9606 Planning Change in Organisations (4.5 units)
The IB advanced certificate in leadership research topics are:
• EDUC9616 Leadership and Management in Education (4.5 units)
• EDUC9761 Approaches to Research (4.5 units)
• EDUC9721 Coursework Project in Education (9 units)—may be taken as:

Flinders University offers a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate courses in Adelaide, South Australia,
other parts of the country and overseas. We enjoy a well-justified reputation for excellence in teaching and research,

English

Prior IB experience needed

How to apply:
Contact Jeanette Holt: [email protected]

Australia

underpin educational praxis and request a hopeful consideration of the nuances of your context, your collective

Also available through Flinders University:

aspirations and the strategies that might be used to progress your endeavours. The Graduate Certificate of

IB certificate in teaching and learning /
IB advanced certificate in teaching and
learning research

Minimum enrollment requirements
Normally a four year undergraduate degree or three years of undergraduate education and two years of experience.

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Minimum time to complete
course
Country

Each of the eight topics that make up the two certificates in IB leadership invite you, as a leader, to engage holistically

culminating project.

No

One year full time

Unique attributes of course

a seamless progression through your course of study to a research piece that draws together your interest in a

Online, residential, blended

-- EDUC9723 Coursework Project in Education (Part 2) (4.5 units)

engagement.

Organisational Learning topics are nested within the Masters of Education (Leadership and Management), allowing

Modes of delivery
Language of instruction

have a long-standing commitment to enhancing educational opportunities for all and a proud record of community

in a sustained dialogue around your relational practice. We embrace a critical concern for the moral imperatives that

Our learning spaces provide
experientially rich, dialogic
opportunities that enable
considered, contextually
responsive engagements
that enhance a strengthsbased living of relational
leadership.

-- EDUC9722 Coursework Project in Education (Part 1) (4.5 units)

IB advanced certificate in leadership research
Masters of Education (Leadership and Management)

flinders University

Graduate Certificate in Education:
International Baccalaureate Middle Years Programme
Master of Arts in Education
Please click here for more information

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Minimum enrollment requirements:

Hong Kong Institute of Education

• A recognized first degree
• Non-native English speakers are required to demonstrate competency through one of the following minimum requirements which
may be subject to adjustment
o IELTS 6.0; or a TOEFL score of 550 (paper-based test) or 80
(internet-based test) or 215(computer-based test);or

Hong Kong Institute of Education
Faculty of Education and Human Development
10 Lo Ping Road, Tai Po, NT, Hong Kong
Tel: +852-2948-6372
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://www.ied.edu.hk/iema/

o Band 6.0 in the Chinese Mainland’s College English Test (CET) (a
total score of no lower than 430 if the test was taken after June
2005); or
o Completion of first degree at a university where the program
studied was taught in English
o Other equivalent qualifications.
• Minimum of 3 years professional experience in a role that offers
opportunities to exercise leadership at the group, organization, or

IB certificate in leadership practice
IB advanced certificate in leadership research

system level. If you are not sure of this, drop us a line.
• Interview

International Executive Master of Arts in Educational Leadership and Change

Required courses:

The Hong Kong Institute of Education is a publicly-funded tertiary institution dedicated to the advancement of

The degree comprises eight courses (3 credit points each), including a

teaching and learning, through a diverse offering of academic and research programs on teacher education and

residential School Improvement Institute and a School-based Inquiry

complementary social sciences and humanities disciplines.

Project. Six taught courses are delivered through a distance mode.

The Institute aims to be a leading university on education, creating an impact and defining the education landscape not only for Hong Kong but also the Asia Pacific region.

Unique attributes of course:

How to apply:
If you are interested in the program please contact us at
[email protected] or +852-2948-6372. We are happy to answer any

cross-cultural leadership in their own schools, the Asia-Pacific region and beyond.

questions you may have. The program accepts applications on an

ship for learning in different contexts. Additional features of the program include:

Mode of delivery
Online, residential

Language of instruction
English

Prior IB experience needed
No

Minimum time to complete
course
The minimum period of study
is 18 months. Participants may
complete the program over a
maximum period of four years.

The International Executive Master of Arts (IEMA) is designed to develop leaders with the capacity for effective

The main themes cut across the courses: leading across cultures, making a difference across the region and leader-

The courses are delivered
by distance education and
are specially designed for
educators who are employed
on a full-time basis.

Country
China

ongoing basis. Participants may begin their course of study at the
commencement of any course.

• Online Leadership Development
• Flexible Structure and Innovative Learning
• World Class Regionally-focused Teachers
• Global Reputation and Alliances
• International Scope and Content
• World Class Executive Development
• Networking Opportunities
• Gateway to further study

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Minimum enrollment requirements:
A good honours degree and appropriate management or leadership
experience.requirements may qualify for admission based on formal
and informal learning through our Flexible Admissions policy.

Required courses:

Institute of Education
University of London
32 Russell Square, London, WC1B 5DN, United Kingdom
Tel: +44 (0)20-7862-8360
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://www.londoninternational.ac.uk/
courses/postgraduate/institute-education/applied-educational-leadership-management-ma-postgraduatediploma-postgraduate-certific

IB advanced certificate in leadership research
Master of Arts in Applied Educational Leadership and Management
The Institute of Education, University of London (IOE) is one of the world’s leading centres for education studies
and related social sciences. We top the league tables in education research in both quality and quantity and our
performance places us in the top 10 of leading research universities and sixth across the social sciences as a whole.

For the IB advanced certificate in leadership research, the student
must take the following courses:
• Leading and Managing Educational Change and Improvement - 30
credits
• Leadership for the Learning Community - 30 credits
• Dissertation (MA only) - 60 credits
• For MA and PGDip - 60 credits from optional modules

institute of education
university of london
Enhance your education
career prospects and study
flexibly wherever you are
in the world, with access
to resources from the
University of London and
Institute of Education.

Mode of delivery
Online, residential, blended

Language of instruction
English

How to apply:

Prior IB experience needed

Apply online through the University of London International Programmes:

No

http://www.londoninternational.ac.uk/courses/postgraduate/institute-education/applied-educational-leadership-management-mapostgraduate-diploma-postgraduate-certific

The University of London International Programmes offer flexible study options that enable you to gain a valued
qualification from the University of London, wherever your location.

Minimum time to complete
course
3-5 years (flexible study)

Country
United Kingdom

Unique attributes of course
This programme is designed around the needs of educational professionals who want to develop their leadership
and management skills in the education sector. You may already be working as, or aspire to be:
• a leader or manager in a school or college
• an educational consultant
• working in an educational planning, development or inspection role for a national or regional organisation.
The programme enables you to consider how your role as a manager/leader contributes towards the improvement
of educational systems and institutions and to reflect on the quality of learning and teaching.
It is taught via distance learning, allowing you to study flexibly whilst balancing work and personal commitments.

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Also available through the Institute of
Education, University of London:

IB advanced certificate in teaching and
learning research
Master of Arts in Education – Postgraduate
Diploma (PGDip) – Postgraduate Certificate (PGCert)
Please click here for more information

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Required courses
Please visit http://www.royalroads.ca/education to find information
about courses.

How to apply:

Royal Roads University
School of Education and Technology

Please visit http://www.royalroads.ca/apply-now to apply.

2005 Sooke Road, Victoria, BC V9B 5Y2, Canada
Tel: +1 877-778-6227 – Toll free
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://www.royalroads.ca/education

IB certificate in leadership practice
IB advanced certificate in leadership research
Master of Arts in Educational Leadership and Management
At Royal Roads University we challenge you to question everything, including yourself, during online studies and
on-campus residencies, where personal growth runs parallel with academic achievement.
At the end of your programme, you’ll be surprised by not only what you’ve learned and accomplished, but also by
how much you’ve changed and grown as an individual.

Unique attributes of course

royal roads university
Balance online learning
with on-campus residencies and discover how your
experience at Royal Roads
University is anything but
ordinary. We’re ready when
you are: 1-877-778-6227.

Mode of delivery
Blended

Also available through Royal Roads
University:

Language of instruction

IB advanced certificate in teaching and
learning research

Prior IB experience needed

Master of Arts in Learning and Technology
Please click here for more information

English

No

Minimum time to complete
course
Two-years

Country
Canada

Our two-year MA in Educational Leadership and Management programme is designed to help educators develop a
critically reflective understanding of school improvement concepts and research.
Faculty with real-world experience deliver relevant curriculum and experiences that ensure existing and aspiring
school administrators develop the knowledge and skills required to function as effective leaders within complex
and challenging educational environments.

Minimum enrollment requirements
This programme is ideal for administrators and teachers within K-12 educational institutions who want to gain skills
and credentials as leaders and managers to advance their current career or launch a new one.
Please visit http://www.royalroads.ca/education to find information about admission requirements. Applicants
lacking formal educational requirements may qualify for admission based on formal and informal learning through
our Flexible Admissions policy.

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Required courses
EDU 511: Intro to Educational Improvement (3 credits)
EDU 512: Leadership in Educational Settings (3 credits)
EDU 503: Foundations of Curriculum (3 credits)
EDU 510: Fundamentals of Educational Research (3 credits)

University of alberta
School of Education and Technology
11210-87 Ave T6G-2G5 Edmonton AB, T6G 2G5 Canada
Tel: 780-492-0998
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://www.mes.ualberta.ca

EDU 513: Leadership for Educational Change (3 credits)
EDU 514: Planning for Educational Change (3 credits)
EDU 515: Conducting Educational Research (3 credits)
EDU 900: Program Synthesis (3 credits)
2 option courses

university of alberta
An opportunity to engage
collaboratively and network with
other IB practitioners at a graduate
level and enhance competitive
advantage in the international
education job sector.

Mode of delivery
Blended

Language of instruction
English

IB advanced certificate in leadership research

Prior IB experience needed

Master of Education in Educational Studies

Yes

The MES program is an alternative delivery graduate program designed for IB educators who wish to enhance their

How to apply:

professional knowledge and improve their educational practice. The MES is a blended delivery program designed for

Please visit http://www.mes.ualberta.ca to apply.

working professionals. It allows you to complete your Master’s degree without taking time off from your position.

Minimum time to complete
course
2 years

Unique attributes of course

Country

The program provides the opportunity to develop research skills in practical context or leadership. Flexible

Canada

project designs and individual support from qualified and experienced instructors ensure that you will have
ample opportunity to focus your studies in your own area of interest. While key components are delivered online,
supportive collegial relationships and intensive professional dialogue have their roots in face-to-face interaction.
• Site-based research relevant to IB school context and personal interest in IB teaching and learning or leadership practice
• Engage in a research inquiry at a Master level relevant to your day-to-day IB practice
• Flexible work adapted to school calendars
• On-line courses that can be completed from your home
• Summer programing delivered in Edmonton, Canada
• Access to all IB research, data bases and the online curriculum center

Minimum enrollment requirements

Also available through the University of
Alberta:

IB advanced certificate in teaching and
learning research
Master of Education in Educational Studies
Please click here for more information

Baccalaureate degree, 3.0 GPA on last 60 credits, 2 years of teaching experience

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