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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:
    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 in the PK12-IB1 application. 

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 in the PK12-IB1 application. 

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. 

Upon successful completion of all four courses, you will be issued a digital copy of your OISE Certificate in International Education for IB - Diploma Programme.

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Section Title
Curriculum Processes
Type
Online
Dates
May 14, 2026 to Jun 25, 2026
Total Hours
30.0
Delivery Options
Online  
Course Fee(s)
Standard Certificate of Completion - 2026 - $1095 non-credit $1,095.00 Click here to get more information
Instructors

Section Notes

DEADLINE TO REGISTER: May 7, 2026, 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time (ET)

If the “Add to Cart” button is still visible, late registration may be available, if time and space permit. Register early, as courses sometimes fill before the posted deadline.

Course Format

This 6-week course runs fully online in a blend of asynchronous and optional synchronous (live) sessions. It is facilitator-led and organized into weekly modules that include readings, discussions, and assignments with set due dates.

Technology Requirements

You’ll need a reliable internet connection and a modern web browser to access course materials. Optional live sessions (if offered) will be announced within the course site.

Registration Process

  1. Select 'Add to Cart' and proceed to checkout.
  2. Log in to your Learner Portal (or create an account) and complete payment.
  3. In your learner account, go to 'My Applications' > 'Start' to complete your application.
  4. An OISE CPL representative will review your submission and provide a status update prior to the course start date.

Withdrawal and Refund Policy

Withdrawal, transfer, and refund requests must be submitted before the course start date. Partial refunds or one-time transfers may be available within a short period after the start date (see policy for details). View the full policy on our website under Policies & Guidelines > Withdrawals and Transfer Policy.

Section Title
Curriculum Processes
Type
Online
Dates
Jul 16, 2026 to Aug 27, 2026
Total Hours
30.0
Delivery Options
Online  
Course Fee(s)
Standard Certificate of Completion - 2026 - $1095 non-credit $1,095.00 Click here to get more information
Instructors

Section Notes

DEADLINE TO REGISTER: July 9, 2026, 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time (ET)

If the “Add to Cart” button is still visible, late registration may be available, if time and space permit. Register early, as courses sometimes fill before the posted deadline.

Course Format

This 6-week course runs fully online in a blend of asynchronous and optional synchronous (live) sessions. It is facilitator-led and organized into weekly modules that include readings, discussions, and assignments with set due dates.

Technology Requirements

You’ll need a reliable internet connection and a modern web browser to access course materials. Optional live sessions (if offered) will be announced within the course site.

Registration Process

  1. Select 'Add to Cart' and proceed to checkout.
  2. Log in to your Learner Portal (or create an account) and complete payment.
  3. In your learner account, go to 'My Applications' > 'Start' to complete your application.
  4. An OISE CPL representative will review your submission and provide a status update prior to the course start date.

Withdrawal and Refund Policy

Withdrawal, transfer, and refund requests must be submitted before the course start date. Partial refunds or one-time transfers may be available within a short period after the start date (see policy for details). View the full policy on our website under Policies & Guidelines > Withdrawals and Transfer Policy.

Section Title
Curriculum Processes
Type
Online
Dates
Sep 17, 2026 to Oct 29, 2026
Total Hours
30.0
Delivery Options
Online  
Course Fee(s)
Standard Certificate of Completion - 2026 - $1095 non-credit $1,095.00 Click here to get more information
Instructors

Section Notes

DEADLINE TO REGISTER: September 10, 2026, 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time (ET)

If the “Add to Cart” button is still visible, late registration may be available, if time and space permit. Register early, as courses sometimes fill before the posted deadline.

Course Format

This 6-week course runs fully online in a blend of asynchronous and optional synchronous (live) sessions. It is facilitator-led and organized into weekly modules that include readings, discussions, and assignments with set due dates.

Technology Requirements

You’ll need a reliable internet connection and a modern web browser to access course materials. Optional live sessions (if offered) will be announced within the course site.

Registration Process

  1. Select 'Add to Cart' and proceed to checkout.
  2. Log in to your Learner Portal (or create an account) and complete payment.
  3. In your learner account, go to 'My Applications' > 'Start' to complete your application.
  4. An OISE CPL representative will review your submission and provide a status update prior to the course start date.

Withdrawal and Refund Policy

Withdrawal, transfer, and refund requests must be submitted before the course start date. Partial refunds or one-time transfers may be available within a short period after the start date (see policy for details). View the full policy on our website under Policies & Guidelines > Withdrawals and Transfer Policy.

Section Title
Curriculum Processes
Type
Online
Dates
Jan 14, 2027 to Feb 25, 2027
Total Hours
30.0
Delivery Options
Online  
Course Fee(s)
Standard Certificate of Completion - 2026 - $1095 non-credit $1,095.00 Click here to get more information
Instructors

Section Notes

DEADLINE TO REGISTER: January 7, 2027, 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time (ET)

If the “Add to Cart” button is still visible, late registration may be available, if time and space permit. Register early, as courses sometimes fill before the posted deadline.

Course Format

This 6-week course runs fully online in a blend of asynchronous and optional synchronous (live) sessions. It is facilitator-led and organized into weekly modules that include readings, discussions, and assignments with set due dates.

Technology Requirements

You’ll need a reliable internet connection and a modern web browser to access course materials. Optional live sessions (if offered) will be announced within the course site.

Registration Process

  1. Select 'Add to Cart' and proceed to checkout.
  2. Log in to your Learner Portal (or create an account) and complete payment.
  3. In your learner account, go to 'My Applications' > 'Start' to complete your application.
  4. An OISE CPL representative will review your submission and provide a status update prior to the course start date.

Withdrawal and Refund Policy

Withdrawal, transfer, and refund requests must be submitted before the course start date. Partial refunds or one-time transfers may be available within a short period after the start date (see policy for details). View the full policy on our website under Policies & Guidelines > Withdrawals and Transfer Policy.

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