IB Educator Certificate Programs
Western Education has partnered with the International Baccalaureate (IB) to offer online certification programs. Each program is designed and delivered by our global network of IB experts, which help you as practicing teachers, aspiring teachers, and school leaders. In our IB programs you will explore and apply proven IB principles through engaging online modules, and online professional learning communities.
Strengthen your ability to think critically using a global mindset while building a valuable peer network of ambitious leaders while gaining access to employment in 386 IB World Schools in Canada and more than 5,400 IB World Schools worldwide.
Discover Dr. Glenn Odland’s Top 10 Questions about International Teaching.
Dr. Odland is a veteran international educator, leader and speaker. He has led schools in both Canada and Singapore, served as a Managing Director in India and presented at conferences around the world. He is also an active member of the IB Educator Network (IBEN), presenting in all 3 regions of the IB globally. He is currently an adjunct professor and IBEC Program Manager at Western University (London, Ontario, Canada), and is also a Senior Leadership Executive with International Schools Services (ISS).
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WHY CHOOSE WESTERN'S IB EDUCATOR CERTIFICATE PROGRAM?
International recognition
Competitive advantage
Access to more jobs.
Access to the IB community
LEARN ABOUT THE IB EDUCATOR CERTIFICATES
Western Education offers two IB Educator Certificates: the IB Educator Certificate in Teaching and Learning and the IB Educator Certificate in Leadership Practice. The IB Educator Certificates provide cost effective professional development that is delivered completely online.
Find out which certificate is right for you:
What is the IB?
The IB supports schools and teachers to provide a rigorous, high-quality education, offering professional development that improves pedagogy and leadership.
IB Certificate in Teaching and Learning
This is an online program for practicing and aspiring teachers that qualifies you to register for the IB Certificate in Teaching and Learning. You will become a reflective practitioner and teacher researcher capable of succeeding in an IB World School at the PYP (Primary Years), MYP (Middle Years), or DP (Diploma) level.
Admission requirements:
Bachelor’s Degree
Completion of – or enrollment in – a recognized teaching program
or
Three years of full-time teaching experience
Time Commitment: Approximately 10 hours per week
Method of delivery: Online
Courses:
Module 1: Philosophy and Program Components
Module 2: Teaching and Learning
Module 3: Assessment, Evaluation, and Impactful Student Feedback
Module 4: Professional Learning Community Experience
Tuition: $3500
IB Certificate in Leadership Practice
This is an online program for practicing and aspiring leaders that qualifies you to register for the IB Certificate in Leadership Practice. You will build confidence in implementing and sustaining IB programs in IB World Schools.
Admission requirements:
Bachelor’s Degree
Completion of – or enrollment in – a recognized teaching program
or
A minimum of three years of full-time teaching experience
Time Commitment: Approximately 10 hours per week
Method of delivery: Online
Courses
Module 1: Leading in an IB World School
Module 2: Instructional Leadership
Module 3: Leading Learning Communities
Module 4: Leading Beyond the School Walls
Tuition: $3500
