ib pyp authorisation process
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An analysis of the authorization process from beginning to end. The session should be interactive and designed to respond to the challenges and experiences of schools which are at different stages of the process.TRANSCRIPT
IB Authorization Process
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The IB 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.
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―The IB is aware that for each school,
the implementation of an IB
programme is a journey, and that the
school will meet these standards and
practices to varying degrees along the
way.‖
Programme standards and practices 2010
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The authorization process
The process is the same for all schools and has been
designed to support schools in:
making the decision to become and IB World School
understanding the nature and requirements of the IB programme
defining their readiness to implement the programme
planning to sustain the programme in the long term
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Changes in the authorization process
Submission of applications online
Introduction of a consultation process to support schools
through the candidate phase.
Verification visit
PD requirements
Required workshop attendance for Head of school or designee
before candidacy
For MYP: Required in-school workshop for all teachers during
the candidate phase
Expectation of fulfillment of PD requirements at the time of the
verification visit
No authorization with matters to be addressed
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Overview of the authorization process
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Consideration Phase
School information form
Before starting the application process to become an IB
World School, the school conducts a feasibility study in which it analyses the IB philosophy, programme structure
and requirements, compares its findings with the situation
of the school and defines what needs to be done
in order to implement the programme.
The head of school or designee participates in an IB
workshop to become familiar with the IB programme and
the authorization process.
The school can contact the IB for support during this phase
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Essential Reading
Before completing the SIF form, acquaint yourself with
the document:
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IB procedures, rules and regulationsFrom: Rules for candidate schools
The IB procedures to follow, the requirements for authorization and the
rules and regulations to respect for candidate schools are contained in
the following documents, which are available on the IB public website.
a. Guide to school authorization (per IB programme)
b. Application for candidacy (per IB programme)
c. Application for authorization (per IB programme)
d. Rules for candidate schools
e. Rules for IB World Schools (per IB programme)
f. General regulations (per IB programme)
g. Rules and policy for use of IB intellectual property
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IB procedures, rules and regulations
Requirements related to the school entity
Requirements related to the structure of the
programme
Requirements related to the implementation
of the programme
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Information from:
Rules for candidate schools
The three programmes are free-standing; schools may opt to
offer one, or any combination of the three programmes.
However, if a school chooses to offer consecutive IB
programmes, the programmes must be continuous, with students
moving from one programme to the next without any gap years.
The school must be duly registered as a legal entity
New schools should normally have been in existence for at least
three years before they can be authorized.
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Candidacy
In order to be recognized as a candidate school by
the IB Organization, schools must submit the
completed Application for candidacy and
supporting documents, and have paid the
corresponding fee, to the relevant IB office for its
consideration.
Submission of online application for candidacy form
Submission dates: April 1st and October 1st
*Best dates for submission:
Northern Hemisphere, April
Southern Hemisphere, October
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Candidacy
If the IB accepts the form and supporting
documents, the school will be recognized as
a candidate school through a letter sent by
the IB. Thereafter, a school is entitled to
describe itself as a candidate school.
NB: Text for candidate schools to use in marketing
materials
(INSERT NAME OF SCHOOL) is a candidate school* for the
(insert name of programme). This school is pursuing
authorization as an IB World School. These are schools that
share a common philosophy—a commitment to high quality,
challenging, international education that (this school)
believes is important for our students.Page 13
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Candidate Phase
During this time the school will receive the following services from the IB
Organization:
access to the online curriculum centre for all staff who will be
involved in the implementation of the programme (also use the
materials available on the public website)
access to electronic versions of documents published by the IB
related to the implementation of the programme, through the online
curriculum centre (OCC)
advice either through the relevant IB office or from IB approved
consultants
one consultation visit to the school.Page 15
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Consultant
Schools and consultants are notified of the consultancy in early
September (April submissions) and early March (October
submissions).
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Consultation Process
Throughout the consultation, the consultant will support and give advice based on
information provided in the current IB publications and his/her professional knowledge
of the programme.
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Standards and practices
Programme specific requirements
Standards Practices
DP requirements
MYP requirements
PYP requirements
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Programme standards and practicesAn example of programme specific requirements for PYP
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Guide to school authorization format for PYP
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Objective Actions Date to
be
achieved
Person/group
responsible for
achieving this
objective
Budgetary
implications
Evidence of
achievement
or of progress
towards achievement
of the objective
A: PhilosophyThe school’s educational beliefs and values reflect IB philosophy.
B: OrganizationB1: Leadership and structure
The school’s leadership and administrative structures ensure the implementation of
the Diploma/Middle Years/Primary Years Programme.
Objective Actions Date to
be
achieved
Person/group
responsible for
achieving this
objective
Budgetary
implications
Evidence of
achievement
or of progress
towards achievement
of the objective
Action plan
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Consultancy Process Summary
The consultation process normally
last up to two years and comprises
two parts:
• 20 hours of remote consultation per
year of candidacy
• One two-day, on-site visit.
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Application for authorization
This Application for authorization: Primary
Years Programme should be completed
electronically and submitted with the
supporting documents following the
guidelines and deadlines provided by the
relevant IB office.
Submitted approximately 6 weeks before
verification visit date.
A school must have implemented the Primary Years Programme
(PYP) for at least one academic year before submitting this
Application for authorization: Primary Years Programme.Page 23
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Professional Development
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Required reading:
We confirm again that:
We have read the following documents published on the IB website
or purchased from the IB store, made them available to the relevant
constituencies of the school and agree to abide by the regulations
therein:
Programme standards and practices
Making the PYP happen: A curriculum framework for international
primary education
Making the PYP happen: Pedagogical leadership in a PYP school
Rules for candidate schools
Rules for IB World Schools: Primary Years Programme
General regulations: Primary Years Programme
Guide to school authorization: Primary Years Programme
Rules and policy for use of IB intellectual propertyPage 26
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PYP Coordinator’s Handbook 2011-2012
Frequently asked questions: What constitutes collaborative planning in the PYP?
How much time does a PYP coordinator need to do the role?
Can a school have a PYP coordinator and a curriculum coordinator?
Does an IB World School offering the PYP have to offer visual arts and
performing arts at each year/grade level?
Can the PYP planner be altered?
Who should be using the PYP planner?
How many units of inquiry do we have to teach?
How many units do we have to teach 3–6 year olds?
How long do the units of inquiry have to be for 3–6 year olds?
Should unit titles and subject focuses be included in a school’s
programme of inquiry?
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Standards and Practices – Discussion Points
The school as a community of learners is committed to a
collaborative approach to curriculum development.
The school demonstrates a commitment to transdisciplinary
learning.
The school implements the Primary Years Programme as an
inclusive programme for all students.
The responsibility for pedagogical leadership within the school is a
shared responsibility, including at least the Primary Years
Programme coordinator and the primary school principal.
The classroom teacher takes responsibility at least for the language
of instruction, mathematics, social studies and science, to support
the Primary Years Programme model of transdisciplinary teaching
and learning.
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