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iB leadership certificates

IB PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENTDEVELOPING LEADERS IN INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION

universities

Flinders University 10

Hong Kong Institute of Education 12

Institute of Education, University of London 14

Royal Roads University 16

University of Alberta 18

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Contents

The International Baccalaureate 2

Leading across cultures 2

IB certificates in leadership 4

Empowering leaders to make a difference 4

Which IB leadership certificate is right for me? 4

IB certificate in leadership practice 5

Our university network 5

IB certificate in leadership research 6

Our university network 6

Make an impact 8

Learn more 8

the international Baccalaureate

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

challenging educational programmes for a worldwide community of

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

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

globalized 21st century, and for helping to develop the future citizens

who will create a better, more peaceful world.

iB educator certificates

In an effort to expand the range of IB professional development

experiences and to offer additional professional learning

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.

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

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.

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

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

options to accommodate different locations and busy schedules.

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

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

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

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

world. Moreover, you will also be able to research with world class academics at

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

centers available through through the IB university network.

Leading across cultures

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

school community to implement and sustain IB programmes at IB World Schools.

IB certificates in leadership affirm the principles and practices associated with

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

leadership framework offers two distinct leadership development experiences

for IB certification.

• IB certificate in leadership practice

• IB advanced certificate in leadership research

Mission stateMent

The International Baccalaureate

aims to develop inquiring,

knowledgeable and caring

young people who help to create

a better and more peaceful

world through intercultural

understanding and respect.

To this end the organization

works with schools,

governments and international

organizations to develop

challenging programmes of

international education and

rigorous assessment.

These programmes encourage

students across the world to

become active, compassionate

and lifelong learners who

understand that other people,

with their differences, can also

be right.

“IB professional development

encourages our community

to be critical, self-reflective

educators, dedicated to life-

long learning and continuous

improvement.”

Anthony Tait, Global Professional

Development Director,

IB Americas Global Centre

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iB certificates in leadership

Empowering leaders to make a difference

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

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

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:

• TheIBcertificateinleadershippracticesupportseducatorsandadministratorswhowanttoimprovetheirleadership

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.

• TheIBadvancedcertificateinleadershipresearchusesrigorousinvestigativeworktogiveeducatorsand

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.

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

and respect for individuals at the world at large.

Which IB leadership certificate is right for me?

The IB offers two distinct certification experiences in leadership:

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

• 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.

IB certificate in leadership practice

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

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.

Draw upon the experience,

expertise and resources of

prestigious universities from

around the world as you work

toward your IB certificate.

our university network

Flinders UniversityAdelaide, AustraliaGraduate Certificate in Organisational Learning

Hong Kong Institute of EducationHong KongInternational Executive Master of Arts in Educational Leadership and Change

Royal Roads UniversityVictoria, CanadaMaster of Arts in Educational Leadership and Management

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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.

Reflection Research

IB advanced certificate in leadership research

AREAS OF INQUIRY

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

2. Critical analysis of contemporary IB leadership issues

3. Contextualising and interpretation of IB leadership issues

1. Identification and selection of source material

2. Critical reading and reflection

3. Interpretation and evaluation of source material

4. Synthesizing research and experiential evidence

1. Application of planning and scoping processes in IB contexts

2. Collection, analysis, interpreting and reporting of evidence

3. Evaluation of research activity

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

1. Relevant research questions

2. Modes of research and methods of data collection

3. Research design

4. Analysing, interpreting and reporting research findings

PARtIcIPANtS MUSt…

DOMAINS OF KNOWLEDGE




Research practice

Linking theory to practice in an

IB context

Building capacity for practitioner

inquiry

Contemporary leadership issues

in IB education

reflect upon their own leadership capabilities

conduct rigorous and systematic investigative work

IB World School Authorization

Programme Implementation

IB certificate in leadership practice

cONtExtUAL LEvELS

1. Curriculum design and implementation

2. Instructional design

3. Curriculum articulation and coherence

4. IB assessment strategy, policy and practice

5. Reporting and feedback

6. Evaluating learning

1. Creating learning communities

2. Professional development planning and policy

3. Developing leadership capacity

4. Team building and deployment

5. Appraisal and performance

1. Partnerships, networks and alliances

2. Participation and involvement

3. External relations and communications

4. The legal and political environment

5. School parent relationships

1. Philosophy and mission

2. Strategic planning

3. Policy development

4. Organizational structure and roles

5. Culture and ethos

6. Resources and infrastructure

KEY PROcESSES





Working within the wider IB

community to support learning

Professional relationships & behaviours that

support learning

Schools as learning focused

organizations

Students and their learning

InnovAtIon

ImPRovement

SuStAInABILIty

evALuAtIon

our university network

Flinders UniversityAdelaide, AustraliaMasters of Education (Leadership and Management)

Hong Kong Institute of EducationHong KongInternational Executive Master of Arts in Educational Leadership and Change

Institute of Education, University of LondonLondon, United KingdomMaster of Arts in Applied Educational

Leadership and Management

Royal Roads UniversityVictoria, CanadaMaster of Arts in Educational Leadership and Management

University of AlbertaEdmonton, CanadaMaster of Education in Educational Studies

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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

context that transcend cultural boundaries.

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

framework join an influential network of institutions committed to inspiring and

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

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address to [email protected], and we will add you to the distribution list.

When you enroll in one of

these recognized courses of

study, you will embark on an

innovative and rich journey

into what it means to lead

schools in an IB context.

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Promoting Active Student Learning

Encourage your students to be active learners

for a lifetime.

Teaching for Intercultural Understanding and Global

EngagementHow do teachers around the world

encourage international awareness and engagement in the classroom?

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

Network with educators from around the world in these exciting new online workshops.

TEAchInG And LEArnInG from An InTErnATIonAL PErSPEcTIvE

our learning spaces provide experientially rich, dialogic opportunities that enable considered, contextually responsive engagements that enhance a strengths-based living of relational leadership.

Modes of deliveryOnline, residential, blended

Language of instructionEnglish

Prior iB experience neededNo

Minimum time to complete courseOne year full time

CountryAustralia

fLinders universityRequired 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)

• 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:

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

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

How to apply:

Contact Jeanette Holt: [email protected]

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Sturt Road, Bedford Park 5042, South Australia, AustraliaPostal Address: GPo Box 2100, Adelaide 5001, South Australia, Australiatel: +61 (8) 8201-2266email: [email protected]: http://www.flinders.edu.au/ehl/education/course-information/postgrad/med.cfm

iB certificate in leadership Graduate Certificate in Organisational Learning

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

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,

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

engagement.

Unique attributes of course

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

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

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

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

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

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

culminating project.

Minimum enrollment requirements

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

fLinders universitysCHooL of eduCation

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Also available through Flinders University:

iB certificate in teaching and learning / iB advanced certificate in teaching and learning research Graduate Certificate in Education: International Baccalaureate Middle Years ProgrammeMaster of Arts in Education

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10 Lo Ping Road, tai Po, nt, Hong Kong tel: +852-2948-6372email: [email protected] Website: http://www.ied.edu.hk/iema/

iB certificate in leadership practice iB advanced certificate in leadership research International Executive Master of Arts in Educational Leadership and Change

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

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

complementary social sciences and humanities disciplines.

The Institute aims to be a leading university on education, creating an impact and defining the education land-

scape not only for Hong Kong but also the Asia Pacific region.

Unique attributes of course:

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

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

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

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

• OnlineLeadershipDevelopment

• FlexibleStructureandInnovativeLearning

• WorldClassRegionally-focusedTeachers

• GlobalReputationandAlliances

• InternationalScopeandContent

• WorldClassExecutiveDevelopment

• NetworkingOpportunities

• Gatewaytofurtherstudy

Hong Kong institute of eduCation faCuLty of eduCation and HuMan deveLoPMent

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

Mode of deliveryOnline, residential



Minimum time to complete courseThe minimum period of study

is 18 months. Participants may

complete the program over a

maximum period of four years.

CountryChina

Hong Kong institute of eduCation Minimum enrollment requirements:

• Arecognizedfirstdegree

• Non-nativeEnglishspeakersarerequiredtodemonstratecompe-

tency 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

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.

• Minimumof3yearsprofessionalexperienceinarolethatoffers

opportunities to exercise leadership at the group, organization, or

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

• Interview

Required courses:

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

residential School Improvement Institute and a School-based Inquiry

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

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

questions you may have. The program accepts applications on an

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

commencement of any course.

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32 Russell Square, London, WC1B 5Dn, united Kingdomtel: +44 (0)20-7862-8360email: [email protected] Website: http://www.londoninternational.ac.uk/courses/postgraduate/institute-education/applied-ed-ucational-leadership-management-ma-postgraduate-diploma-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.

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.


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:

• aleaderormanagerinaschoolorcollege

• aneducationalconsultant

• workinginaneducationalplanning,developmentorinspectionroleforanationalorregionalorganisation.

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.

institute of eduCationuniversity 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 deliveryOnline, residential, blended



Minimum time to complete course3-5 years (flexible study)

CountryUnited Kingdom

institute of eduCationuniversity of London

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:

For the IB advanced certificate in leadership research, the student

must take the following courses:

• LeadingandManagingEducationalChangeandImprovement-30

credits

• LeadershipfortheLearningCommunity-30credits

• Dissertation(MAonly)-60credits

• ForMAandPGDip-60creditsfromoptionalmodules

How to apply:

Apply online through the University of London International Programmes:

http://www.londoninternational.ac.uk/courses/postgraduate/insti-

tute-education/applied-educational-leadership-management-ma-

postgraduate-diploma-postgraduate-certific

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)


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2005 Sooke Road, victoria, BC v9B 5y2, Canadatel: +1 877-778-6227 – toll freeemail: [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.


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.


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.

royaL roads universitysCHooL of eduCation and teCHnoLogy

Balance online learning with on-campus residen-cies 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 deliveryBlended



Minimum time to complete courseTwo-years

CountryCanada

royaL roads universityRequired courses

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

about courses.

How to apply:

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

Also available through Royal Roads University:

iB advanced certificate in teaching and learning research Master of Arts in Learning and Technology


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11210-87 Ave t6G-2G5 edmonton AB, t6G 2G5 Canadatel: 780-492-0998email: [email protected]: http://www.mes.ualberta.ca

iB advanced certificate in leadership research Master of Education in Educational Studies

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

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

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


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

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-basedresearchrelevanttoIBschoolcontextandpersonalinterestinIBteachingandlearningorleadershippractice

•EngageinaresearchinquiryataMasterlevelrelevanttoyourday-to-dayIBpractice

•Flexibleworkadaptedtoschoolcalendars

•On-linecoursesthatcanbecompletedfromyourhome

•SummerprogramingdeliveredinEdmonton,Canada

•AccesstoallIBresearch,databasesandtheonlinecurriculumcenter


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

university of aLBertasCHooL of eduCation and teCHnoLogy

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 deliveryBlended


Prior iB experience neededYes

Minimum time to complete course2 years

CountryCanada

university of aLBertaRequired 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)

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

How to apply:

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

Also available through the University of Alberta:

iB advanced certificate in teaching and learning research Master of Education in Educational Studies


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