Graduate Certificate in International Baccalaureate Education

School of Education

Do you wish to boost your employability in the education sector? The University of Notre Dame Australia’s International Baccalaureate program allows you to investigate the principles and practices associated with either the IB Primary Years Programme (PYP 3-12yrs) or the Diploma Programme (DP 16-19yrs). Upon completing the Graduate Certificate, you can apply to the IB for the IB certificate in teaching and learning in either IB PYP or IB DP, which are internationally recognised and develop globally minded teachers.

• Why study this program?

  For over 40 years, International Baccalaureate has offered professional development for aspiring leaders of IB Education. The IB educator certifications are internationally recognised and have a global reputation for their high academic standards and the goal of developing future citizens who will create a better and more peaceful world. Through studies in International Baccalaureate Education, you will be able to:

  Boost your employability globally: IB schools employ over 70,000 educators, teaching more than one million students worldwide in over 100 countries. Through the IB programme, you can help to prepare students for living and working in a complex, highly interconnected world.

  Access high-quality professional development resources: Gain access to a high-quality education that will help you develop your IB knowledge and understanding and have full access to the IB Programme Resource Centre.

• Program summary

  Students will undertake four courses including:

  • Two compulsory courses
    • EDUC6046 Introduction to the International Baccalaureate
    • EDUC6047 Applied Pedagogy
  • Two courses from either specialisation
    • Primary Years Programme
      • EDUC6050 Assessment in the Primary Years Programme
      • EDUC6051 Curriculum in the Primary Years Programme
    • Diploma Years Programme
      • EDUC6048 Assessment in the Diploma Programme
      • EDUC6049 Curriculum in the Diploma Programme

  Full details of the program requirements are contained in the Program Requirements.

  More information regarding courses can be found at the course descriptions page.

• Program schedule

  The program will be delivered in intensives of two-week blocks. The dates are:

  Study Period 2022	Course no.	Course name	Start date
  Summer Term	EDUC6046	Introduction to International Baccalaureate Education	January school holidays 10th – 21st January
  Study Period 1	EDUC6047	Applied Pedagogy	April school holidays 11th – 22nd April
  Winter Term	EDUC6050 EDUC6048	Assessment in the Primary Years Program OR Assessment in the Diploma Program	July school holidays 4th – 15th July
  Study Period 2	EDUC6051 EDUC6049	Curriculum in the Primary Years Program OR Curriculum in the Diploma Program	Sep/October school holidays 26th Sep – 7th October

• Entry requirements

  A student applying for the Graduate Certificate in International Baccalaureate Education must hold a recognised teaching qualification.

  Specific Program Requirements for Admission

  To be eligible for admission to the Graduate Certificate in International Baccalaureate Education applicants must also meet the following specific requirements.

  • A Bachelor or postgraduate degree in teaching/education or a cognate discipline.
  • Students who have English as an additional language and are admitted on the basis of an International English Language Testing System (IELTS) assessment, or an equivalent English language proficiency assessment, are only admitted if they have attained an overall IELTS (or equivalent) score of 7.5 (with no score lower than 8.0 in speaking and listening, and no score lower than 7.0 in reading and writing).

• Learning outcomes

  Upon successful completion of the Graduate Certificate in International Baccalaureate Education graduates will be able to:

  1. Articulate an advanced understanding of the IB philosophy and pedagogy
  2. Critically analyse student data to design and implement pedagogy to a diverse range of learners
  3. Critically reflect to continually improve the teaching and learning cycle
  4. Apply strategies that foster student-directed inquiry, interdisciplinary learning, and higher order thinking; and
  5. Transmit knowledge of the IB Philosophy to colleagues to promote collaboration and collegiality.

• Career opportunities

  When gaining your International Baccalaureate certification, you will be able to teach at one of over 4500 International Baccalaureate schools in over 100 countries.

• Real-world experience

  You will learn from our academics, who are leaders in their field. There are no practicum requirements for this program.

• Professional accreditation

  As the Graduate Certificate in International Baccalaureate Education is a recognised programme with IB, graduates can apply for the IB certificate in teaching and learning for either the Primary Years Programme (PYP) or Diploma Programme (DP).

  The Graduate Certificate in International Baccalaureate Education is accredited by the International Baccalaureate.

• Fees and costs

  This Program has the following loan scheme(s) available for eligible students:

  
  

  FEE-HELP
  The FEE-HELP loan scheme assists eligible fee-paying students with the payment of all, or part, of their tuition fees, not including additional study costs such as accommodation or textbooks. Your FEE-HELP debt will be indexed each year in line with the Consumer Price Index.

  
  

  For indicative fees and information on how to pay, including Government loan schemes and our online calculator, visit our Fees Page.

• More information

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  For more information, please call our Prospective Students Office on +61 2 8204 4404 or email sydney@nd.edu.au.