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Course Description

Start your journey to becoming an IB-certified educator.

This 6-week, fully online course is your introduction to the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme (DP). You'll explore the core philosophy of IB education and learn how to design curriculum that reflects its international focus and inquiry-based approach.

Through the IB's learning cycle - Inquire, Act, Reflect - you'll begin developing your own unit of inquiry while gaining practical strategies for curriculum planning, instructional design, and learning engagement.

Course Format:

  • Runs over 6 weeks, fully online
  • Includes weekly-paced modules and optional live sessions
  • Facilitated by an experienced IB educator
  • Includes weekly tasks, discussions and assignments with set deadlines

Course Progression:

This is course 1 of 4 in the OISE Certificate in International Education for IB. Courses must be completed in sequence:

  • IB1: Curriculum Processes
  • IB2: Approaches to Teaching and Learning
  • IB3: Assessment and Learning
  • IB4: Professional Learning & Capstone Project

Course Outline

Download the IB1 Course Outline for additional details. 

Learner Outcomes

Upon completion of the IB1 course, you will have learned:

  • The mission and educational philosophy of the IB
  • Key components of the IB Diploma Programme curriculum
  • Instructional design principles for creating authentic, inquiry-based learning
  • Strategies to promote the IB approach within your school
  • How the Diploma Programme aligns with the Primary Years Programme (PYP), the Middle Years Programme (MYP), and Career-Related Programmes (CP).

Notes

This course requires a computer with a camera, headphones/speakers, microphone, and high-speed internet to access OISE course materials and other resources.

Prerequisites

To enroll, you must meet all programme entry requirements, which includes three key areas:

Subject Specialization (Required for IB Recognition)

You must select a specialization subject from the IB Diploma Programme specialization options (i.e., Mathematics, Biology, History, English, etc.)

OISE will assign you a mentor for completion of the Capstone Project in IB4

Education and/or Experience

  • Academic Pathway: 
    A bachelor's degree that includes at least 8 half-credit courses in your chosen specialization subject

or

  • Professional Experience Pathway:
    A letter(s) from your school principal confirming you have at least 3 years of teaching experience at the high school level (grades 9-12) in your chosen specialization subject

English Language Proficiency

If your undergraduate degree was not completed in English or French, you must submit proof of one of the following:

  • IELTS (Academic): Minimum 6.5 in all sections
  • TOEFL iBT: Minimum score of 79 overall 

Teaching Certification

You must have one of the following:

  • A recognized teaching degree or license from any jurisdiction in the world

or

  • At least 3 years of full-time teaching experience at the high school level (grades 9-12) in your chosen specialization subject, verified through the IB Certificate of Teaching Experience form (signed by your school principal)

Note: Applications must be approved in advance of the course start date. If you do not meet the requirements, we will contact you to discuss your options.

Recommendations

The minimum passing grade for the IB1 course is a C- (60%), per the OISE CPL grading scale. 

Testimonials

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Section Title
Curriculum Processes
Type
Online
Dates
Sep 18, 2025 to Oct 30, 2025
Total Hours
30.0
Delivery Options
Online  
Course Fee(s)
IB Course Fee non-credit $985.00 Click here to get more information
Instructors
Section Notes

DEADLINE TO REGISTER: September 11, 2025 at 11:59 P.M. Eastern Standard Time

Late Registration:

Late registration beyond this deadline may be available, if space permits. You are advised to register early, as courses sometimes fill up before the posted registration deadline.

Course Format:

This course will run for 6 weeks, fully online, in a blend of asynchronous and optional synchronous sessions. The course will be led by a facilitator and paced into modules, where you will complete various tasks, discussions and assignments according to specific deadlines.

Registration Process:

  • Click "Add to Card"
  • Login to your Learner Account (or create one) 
  • Complete the course fee payment of $985
  • In your Learner Account, click “My Applications” then “Start” 
  • Carefully read and complete each section of the application 
  • Ensure to click "Submit" once you have completed the application
  • From there, an OISE CPL representative will review your application and provide a status update prior to the course start date 

Withdrawal Policy:

A request for withdrawal received by the registration deadline will receive a full refund. A request made after the registration deadline will only be eligible for a refund (less an administrative fee) if it meets the specific criteria outlined under the “Policies & Guidelines” section of our website. You are encouraged to familiarize yourself with our policies and guidelines prior to registering for any course or program. More information can be found on our website under Policies & Guidelines > Withdrawals and Transfer Policy.  

 

Section Title
Curriculum Processes
Type
Online
Dates
Jan 15, 2026 to Feb 26, 2026
Total Hours
30.0
Delivery Options
Online  
Course Fee(s)
IB Course Fee non-credit $985.00 Click here to get more information
Instructors
Section Notes

DEADLINE TO REGISTER: January 8, 2026 at 11:59 P.M. Eastern Standard Time

Late Registration:

Late registration beyond this deadline may be available, if space permits. You are advised to register early, as courses sometimes fill up before the posted registration deadline.

Course Format:

This course will run for 6 weeks, fully online, in a blend of asynchronous and optional synchronous sessions. The course will be led by a facilitator and paced into modules, where you will complete various tasks, discussions and assignments according to specific deadlines.

Registration Process:

  • Click "Add to Card"
  • Login to your Learner Account (or create one) 
  • Complete the course fee payment of $985
  • In your Learner Account, click “My Applications” then “Start” 
  • Carefully read and complete each section of the application 
  • Ensure to click "Submit" once you have completed the application
  • From there, an OISE CPL representative will review your application and provide a status update prior to the course start date 

Withdrawal Policy:

A request for withdrawal received by the registration deadline will receive a full refund. A request made after the registration deadline will only be eligible for a refund (less an administrative fee) if it meets the specific criteria outlined under the “Policies & Guidelines” section of our website. You are encouraged to familiarize yourself with our policies and guidelines prior to registering for any course or program. More information can be found on our website under Policies & Guidelines > Withdrawals and Transfer Policy.  

 

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