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OISE Certificate in International Education for IB

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OISE Certificate in International Education for IB

Become an IB Educator with a Globally Recognized Certificate

Earn your IB Educator Certificate in Teaching and Learning – Diploma Programme, through our fully online OISE Certificate in International Education for IB – Diploma Programme, certified by the International Baccalaureate Organization (IBO). Designed for qualified high school teachers, this programme builds the skills and knowledge needed to teach in IB schools around the world.

This certificate includes four courses, each six weeks long, with a mix of structured weekly modules and optional live sessions.

After completion, you’ll be eligible for the official IB Educator Certificate – a credential recognized by over 5,900 schools worldwide^*. It also replaces the need for IBO Category 1 workshops, making you more competitive for IB teaching roles.

Start your IB journey with Canada’s top-ranked Faculty of Education and take the next step toward a global teaching career.

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What You'll Learn

You’ll explore IB curriculum, pedagogy, and assessment in the first three courses, followed by a capstone project in the fourth course, with support from a subject-specific IB mentor.

Design engaging lessons and curriculum aligned with the IB Diploma Programme (IB DP)
Plan inclusive learning activities that support diverse student needs
Create effective assessment tools to measure student progress
Give clear, constructive feedback to students and families
Use technology and professional networks to grow as an IB educator
Build a complete unit of inquiry that reflects IB values and learning goals

Who Should Enroll in this Certificate

This programme has specific pre-requisites to be met prior to enrolling. Please visit the IB1: Curriculum Processes course page for full details before applying.

Most Commonly Related Occupations

Public or private high school teachers

Current or aspiring IB Diploma Programme teachers

Educators looking to teach in international IB schools

Certificate Overview

After successful completion of all four courses (taken chronologically), you will earn an OISE Certificate in International Education for IB - Diploma Programme, and be eligible to register for the IB Educator Certificate in Teaching and Learning with the International Baccalaureate Organization.

Program Length

Within 1 year (max 2 years).

Format

Online Asynchronous
(some OPTIONAL synchronous opportunities provided)

Class Size

Under 30 Learners

Course Duration

Each course is 6 weeks. Courses must be taken chronologically.

Effort

6-8 hours per week

Total Investment

$4050
Course 1, 2, 3: $985 each
Course 4: $1095
All fees are in CAD and
HST Exempt