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Course Description

The fourth and final course of the OISE Certificate in International Education, International Baccalaureate (Diploma Programme) comprises two distinct components:

  • Professional Learning (three modules) and
  • A Capstone Project

 

Professional Learning Component:

Throughout the course, you will have the opportunity to collaborate with peers, participate in inquiry-based tasks and reflect on current practice as you:

  • Explore the principles and processes of reflective practice, including the impact of reflection on student learning and improving teaching practices within the IB Diploma Programme
  • Understand the role of collaborative working in planning, implementing and evaluating the IB Diploma Programme’s learning targets
  • Discover the interactive technologies and communities of practice that enable professional engagement amongst IB Diploma Programme practitioners

 

About the Capstone Project:

You’ll demonstrate the practical knowledge and skills you have acquired throughout the program in the final Capstone Project, as you create a unit of inquiry that aligns with the IB Diploma Programme’s learning targets, mission, and overall philosophy. Your work will be captured through a unit of inquiry portfolio, which will include your written curriculum, assessment components and reflective evaluations of your teaching approach within the unit of inquiry. You’ll be partnered with a practicing IB teacher in an authorized school, who will act as a mentor to guide and assess your practical learning throughout the capstone project.

Key topics:

  • Principles and processes of reflective practice, including the impact of reflection on student learning and improving teaching practices within the IB Diploma Programme
  • The role of collaborative working in planning, implementing and evaluating the IB Diploma Programme’s learning targets
  • Interactive technologies and communities of practice that enable professional engagement amongst IB Diploma Programme practitioners
  • Capstone: Creating and applying a unit of inquiry portfolio aligned with the IB Diploma Programme’s learning targets, mission and philosophy.

 

Course Outline
Download the course outline in PDF format for additional details including learning outcomes and module descriptions.

 

Prerequisites

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Section Title
International Baccalaureate: Professional Learning & Capstone Project
Type
Online
Dates
Jul 17, 2025 to Aug 07, 2025
Total Hours
30.0
Delivery Options
Online  
Course Fee(s)
IB Master Class Fee non-credit $1,095.00
Instructors
Section Notes

DEADLINE TO REGISTER: July 10, 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.

Capstone Project:

OISE CPL will source and assign a subject-specific mentor (an experienced teacher-leader in the IB) to work with you. After the course portion of PK12-IB4, you will have approximately 2 months to work with your OISE CPL assigned mentor to complete your Capstone Project. 

CAPSTONE PROJECT DUE DATE: October 2, 2025 at 11:59 P.M. Eastern Standard Time

Course Format:

This course will run for 3 weeks (Professional Learning) + 8 weeks (Capstone Project), 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 $1095
  • You are not required to submit an application for PK12-IB4

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
International Baccalaureate: Professional Learning & Capstone Project
Type
Online
Dates
Jan 15, 2026 to Feb 05, 2026
Total Hours
30.0
Delivery Options
Online  
Course Fee(s)
IB Master Class Fee non-credit $1,095.00
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.

Capstone Project:

OISE CPL will source and assign a subject-specific mentor (an experienced teacher-leader in the IB) to work with you. After the course portion of PK12-IB4, you will have approximately 2 months to work with your OISE CPL assigned mentor to complete your Capstone Project. 

CAPSTONE PROJECT DUE DATE: April 2, 2026 at 11:59 P.M. Eastern Standard Time

Course Format:

This course will run for 3 weeks (Professional Learning) + 8 weeks (Capstone Project), 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 $1095
  • You are not required to submit an application for PK12-IB4

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
International Baccalaureate: Professional Learning & Capstone Project
Type
Online
Dates
Mar 19, 2026 to Apr 09, 2026
Total Hours
30.0
Delivery Options
Online  
Course Fee(s)
IB Master Class Fee non-credit $1,095.00
Instructors
Section Notes

DEADLINE TO REGISTER: March 12, 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.

Capstone Project:

OISE CPL will source and assign a subject-specific mentor (an experienced teacher-leader in the IB) to work with you. After the course portion of PK12-IB4, you will have approximately 2 months to work with your OISE CPL assigned mentor to complete your Capstone Project. 

CAPSTONE PROJECT DUE DATE: June 4, 2026 at 11:59 P.M. Eastern Standard Time

Course Format:

This course will run for 3 weeks (Professional Learning) + 8 weeks (Capstone Project), 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 $1095
  • You are not required to submit an application for PK12-IB4

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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