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1 IB leadership certificates university directory 2015 IB PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT DEVELOPING LEADERS IN INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION International Baccalaureate Organization 2015 International Baccalaureate Baccalauréat International Bachillerato Internacional

2 IB leadership certificates university profiles 2014 universities Flinders University 10 Hong Kong Institute of Education 12 Institute of Education, University of London 14 Royal Roads University 16 University of Alberta 18 Contents The International Baccalaureate 2 Leading across cultures 2 IB certificates in leadership 4 Empowering leaders to make a difference 4 Which IB leadership certificate is right for me? 4 IB certificate in leadership practice 5 Our university network 5 IB certificate in leadership research 6 Our university network 6 Make an impact 8 Learn more 8

3 Mission Statement The International Baccalaureate aims to develop inquiring, knowledgeable and caring young people who help to create a better and more peaceful world through intercultural understanding and respect. The International Baccalaureate The International Baccalaureate (IB) offers four high-quality and challenging educational programmes for a worldwide community of schools. For over 40 years, the programmes have gained a reputation for their high academic standards, for preparing students for life in a globalized 21st century, and for helping to develop the future citizens who will create a better, more peaceful world. IB educator certificates In an effort to expand the range of IB professional development Several bachelors and masters programmes, as well as graduate certificates are available to choose from, many of which offer convenient distance-learning options to accommodate different locations and busy schedules. While pursuing your degree through one of these IB recognized universities, you will have access to the rich resources of the IB community. If you register for an IB educator certificate, you will receive access to the online curriculum centre (OCC) that keeps you up to date on the latest developments in IB programmes and online resources and connects you to a community of IB practitioners around the world. Moreover, you will also be able to research with world class academics at our universities and take advantage of some of the many prestigious research centers available through through the IB university network. IB professional development encourages our community to be critical, self-reflective educators, dedicated to lifelong learning and continuous improvement. Anthony Tait, Global Professional Development Director, IB Americas Global Centre To this end the organization works with schools, governments and international organizations to develop challenging programmes of international education and rigorous assessment. These programmes encourage students across the world to experiences and to offer additional professional learning opportunities to prospective and current IB practitioners, the IB partners with prestigious universities and institutions from around the world to offer IB certificates in teaching and learning and IB certificates in leadership. IB certificate in teaching and learning IB advanced certificate in teaching and learning research Leading across cultures When you achieve an IB certificate in leadership, you can inspire and guide a school community to implement and sustain IB programmes at IB World Schools. IB certificates in leadership affirm the principles and practices associated with leading in the wider IB community as well as within an IB World School. The IB s leadership framework offers two distinct leadership development experiences for IB certification. IB certificate in leadership practice become active, compassionate and lifelong learners who understand that other people, with their differences, can also be right. IB certificate in leadership practice IB advanced certificate in leadership research Obtaining an IB educator certificate can enrich your career in education, open new doors, and expand your vision of inquiry and reflective practice. Whether you are new to the IB or an experienced IB school leader, one of our distinguished universities in the IB network has a degree programme that can support your educational goals and interests. 2

4 IB certificates in leadership Empowering leaders to make a difference Along with the degree that you receive from a recognized university, the IB certificate in leadership practice and the formally acknowledge an understanding of the principles and practices of leadership associated with becoming an IB World School and implementing the four IB programmes. The IB certificates are achieved through undertaking specific IB-recognized leadership courses. These courses allow you to build and reflect on the leadership capabilities that are involved in authorization and evaluation at an IB World School and implementing and sustaining IB programmes. Individuals certificated in IB leadership inspire and guide school communities to implement and sustain IB programmes at IB World Schools. IB certificates in leadership acknowledge understanding of the principles and practices associated with leading in an IB World School and wider IB community. The IB offers two distinct IB certification experiences in leadership development: The IB certificate in leadership practice supports educators and administrators who want to improve their leadership capabilities or career aspirations in an IB context. Participants develop and refine their ability to take on leadership responsibilities and understand their role in guiding a school through IB authorization and implementation. The uses rigorous investigative work to give educators and administrators a more profound understanding of IB leadership responsibilities and capabilities. It includes research within the context of IB leadership as well as deep reflection on personal leadership practice. The IB s highly acclaimed, research-based curriculum will encourage you to think critically and develop open-mindedness and respect for individuals at the world at large. Which IB leadership certificate is right for me? The IB offers two distinct certification experiences in leadership: IB certificate in leadership practice The IB certificate in leadership practice is for those who want to develop their capacity to take on leadership responsibilities in IB contexts. It recognizes the applied understanding of the role that leadership plays in taking a school through authorization, and addresses issues related to the implementation of one or more IB programmes. Our university network Flinders University Adelaide, Australia Graduate Certificate in Organisational Learning Hong Kong Institute of Education Hong Kong International Executive Master of Arts in Educational Leadership and Change Draw upon the experience, expertise and resources of prestigious universities from around the world as you work toward your IB certificate. Royal Roads University Victoria, Canada Master of Arts in Educational Leadership and Management IB certificate in leadership practice Who can participate IB coordinators and aspiring teacher/leaders New administrators in IB World Schools Teachers and administrators from non-ib schools who wish to develop understandings of leadership in an IB context Individuals who have already gained leadership experience in IB contexts School heads, curriculum coordinators, heads of department and professional development leaders who wish to reflect upon their own leadership capabilities and issues in the contexts in which they are working. 4

5 IB certificate in leadership practice 1. Curriculum design and implementation 2. Instructional design 3. Curriculum articulation and coherence 4. IB assessment strategy, policy and practice 5. Reporting and feedback 6. Evaluating learning 1. Partnerships, networks and alliances 2. Participation and involvement 3. External relations and communications 4. The legal and political environment 5. School parent relationships 1. Identification, clarification and articulation of contemporary leadership issues in the IB context 2. Critical analysis of contemporary IB leadership issues 3. Contextualising and interpretation of IB leadership issues 1. Application of planning and scoping processes in IB contexts 2. Collection, analysis, interpreting and reporting of evidence 3. Evaluation of research activity 4. Reflection on and dissemination of findings and implications for leadership practice IB World School Authorization contextual levels Programme Implementation Reflection AREAS OF INQUIRY Research Key Processes evaluation innovation Students and their learning Professional relationships & behaviours that support learning Schools as learning focused organizations Working within the wider IB community to support learning Participants MUST reflect upon their own leadership capabilities Contemporary leadership issues in IB education Linking theory to practice in an IB context Building capacity for practitioner inquiry Research practice improvement sustainability conduct rigorous and systematic investigative work 1. Creating learning communities 3. Developing leadership capacity 1. Philosophy and mission 4. Organizational structure and roles 1. Identification and selection of source material 1. Relevant research questions 2. Professional development planning and policy 4. Team building and deployment 5. Appraisal and performance 2. Strategic planning 3. Policy development 5. Culture and ethos 6. Resources and infrastructure 2. Critical reading and reflection 3. Interpretation and evaluation of source material 2. Modes of research and methods of data collection 3. Research design 4. Synthesizing research and experiential evidence 4. Analysing, interpreting and reporting research findings The develops students profound understanding of leadership responsibilities and capabilities through rigorous investigative work in IB leadership contexts and deep reflection on their own leadership practice. Our university network Flinders University Adelaide, Australia Masters of Education (Leadership and Management) Hong Kong Institute of Education Hong Kong International Executive Master of Arts in Educational Leadership and Change Royal Roads University Victoria, Canada Master of Arts in Educational Leadership and Management University of Alberta Edmonton, Canada Master of Education in Educational Studies Institute of Education, University of London London, United Kingdom Master of Arts in Applied Educational Leadership and Management 6

6 When you enroll in one of these recognized courses of study, you will embark on an innovative and rich journey into what it means to lead schools in an IB context. Make an impact The IB leadership development framework recognizes high-quality leadership capabilities in IB World Schools and identifies key features of leadership in an IB context that transcend cultural boundaries. Universities that align their educational leadership courses of study with the IB framework join an influential network of institutions committed to inspiring and empowering the next generation of leaders in education. When you enroll in one of these recognized courses of study, you embark on an innovative and rich journey into what it means to lead in an IB context. TEAchInG And LEArnInG from An InTErnATIonAL PErSPEcTIvE Network with educators from around the world in these exciting new online workshops. Learn more If you would like to receive our newsletter, please send your name and address to and we will add you to the distribution list. Teaching for Intercultural Understanding and Global Engagement How do teachers around the world encourage international awareness and engagement in the classroom? Promoting Active Student Learning Encourage your students to be active learners for a lifetime. 8 Register today!

7 Sturt Road, Bedford Park 5042, South Australia, Australia Postal Address: GPO Box 2100, Adelaide 5001, South Australia, Australia Tel: +61 (8) Website: IB certificate in leadership Graduate Certificate in Organisational Learning Masters of Education (Leadership and Management) Flinders University offers a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate courses in Adelaide, South Australia, other parts of the country and overseas. We enjoy a well-justified reputation for excellence in teaching and research, have a long-standing commitment to enhancing educational opportunities for all and a proud record of community engagement. Unique attributes of course Each of the eight topics that make up the two certificates in IB leadership invite you, as a leader, to engage holistically in a sustained dialogue around your relational practice. We embrace a critical concern for the moral imperatives that underpin educational praxis and request a hopeful consideration of the nuances of your context, your collective aspirations and the strategies that might be used to progress your endeavours. The Graduate Certificate of Organisational Learning topics are nested within the Masters of Education (Leadership and Management), allowing a seamless progression through your course of study to a research piece that draws together your interest in a culminating project. Minimum enrollment requirements Flinders University School of Education Normally a four year undergraduate degree or three years of undergraduate education and two years of experience. Required courses The IB certificate in leadership practice topics are: EDUC9610 Developing People in Organisations (4.5 units) EDUC9617 Education Governance (4.5 units) EDUC9618 Pedagogical Leadership (4.5 units) EDUC9606 Planning Change in Organisations (4.5 units) The topics are: EDUC9616 Leadership and Management in Education (4.5 units) EDUC9761 Approaches to Research (4.5 units) EDUC9721 Coursework Project in Education (9 units) may be taken as: -- EDUC9722 Coursework Project in Education (Part 1) (4.5 units) -- EDUC9723 Coursework Project in Education (Part 2) (4.5 units) How to apply: Contact Jeanette Holt: jeanette.holt@flinders.edu.au Also available through Flinders University: IB certificate in teaching and learning / IB advanced certificate in teaching and learning research Graduate Certificate in Education: International Baccalaureate Middle Years Programme Master of Arts in Education Please click here for more information flinders University Our learning spaces provide experientially rich, dialogic opportunities that enable considered, contextually responsive engagements that enhance a strengthsbased living of relational leadership. Modes of delivery Online, residential, blended Language of instruction English Prior IB experience needed No Minimum time to complete course One year full time Country Australia 10 11

8 10 Lo Ping Road, Tai Po, NT, Hong Kong Tel: Website: IB certificate in leadership practice International Executive Master of Arts in Educational Leadership and Change The Hong Kong Institute of Education is a publicly-funded tertiary institution dedicated to the advancement of teaching and learning, through a diverse offering of academic and research programs on teacher education and complementary social sciences and humanities disciplines. The Institute aims to be a leading university on education, creating an impact and defining the education landscape not only for Hong Kong but also the Asia Pacific region. Unique attributes of course: The International Executive Master of Arts (IEMA) is designed to develop leaders with the capacity for effective cross-cultural leadership in their own schools, the Asia-Pacific region and beyond. The main themes cut across the courses: leading across cultures, making a difference across the region and leadership for learning in different contexts. Additional features of the program include: Online Leadership Development Flexible Structure and Innovative Learning World Class Regionally-focused Teachers Global Reputation and Alliances International Scope and Content World Class Executive Development Networking Opportunities Gateway to further study Hong Kong Institute of Education Faculty of Education and Human Development Minimum enrollment requirements: A recognized first degree Non-native English speakers are required to demonstrate competency through one of the following minimum requirements which may be subject to adjustment o IELTS 6.0; or a TOEFL score of 550 (paper-based test) or 80 (internet-based test) or 215(computer-based test);or o Band 6.0 in the Chinese Mainland s College English Test (CET) (a total score of no lower than 430 if the test was taken after June 2005); or o Completion of first degree at a university where the program studied was taught in English o Other equivalent qualifications. Minimum of 3 years professional experience in a role that offers opportunities to exercise leadership at the group, organization, or system level. If you are not sure of this, drop us a line. Interview Required courses: The degree comprises eight courses (3 credit points each), including a residential School Improvement Institute and a School-based Inquiry Project. Six taught courses are delivered through a distance mode. How to apply: If you are interested in the program please contact us at IEMA@ied.edu.hk or We are happy to answer any questions you may have. The program accepts applications on an ongoing basis. Participants may begin their course of study at the commencement of any course. Hong Kong Institute of Education The courses are delivered by distance education and are specially designed for educators who are employed on a full-time basis. Mode of delivery Online, residential Language of instruction English Prior IB experience needed No Minimum time to complete course The minimum period of study is 18 months. Participants may complete the program over a maximum period of four years. Country China 12 13

9 Master of Arts in Applied Educational Leadership and Management 32 Russell Square, London, WC1B 5DN, United Kingdom Tel: +44 (0) Website: courses/postgraduate/institute-education/applied-educational-leadership-management-ma-postgraduatediploma-postgraduate-certific The Institute of Education, University of London (IOE) is one of the world s leading centres for education studies and related social sciences. We top the league tables in education research in both quality and quantity and our performance places us in the top 10 of leading research universities and sixth across the social sciences as a whole. The University of London International Programmes offer flexible study options that enable you to gain a valued qualification from the University of London, wherever your location. Unique attributes of course Institute of Education University of London This programme is designed around the needs of educational professionals who want to develop their leadership and management skills in the education sector. You may already be working as, or aspire to be: a leader or manager in a school or college an educational consultant working in an educational planning, development or inspection role for a national or regional organisation. The programme enables you to consider how your role as a manager/leader contributes towards the improvement of educational systems and institutions and to reflect on the quality of learning and teaching. It is taught via distance learning, allowing you to study flexibly whilst balancing work and personal commitments. Minimum enrollment requirements: A good honours degree and appropriate management or leadership experience.requirements may qualify for admission based on formal and informal learning through our Flexible Admissions policy. Required courses: For the, the student must take the following courses: Leading and Managing Educational Change and Improvement - 30 credits Leadership for the Learning Community - 30 credits Dissertation (MA only) - 60 credits For MA and PGDip - 60 credits from optional modules How to apply: Apply online through the University of London International Programmes: Also available through the Institute of Education, University of London: IB advanced certificate in teaching and learning research Master of Arts in Education Postgraduate Diploma (PGDip) Postgraduate Certificate (PGCert) Please click here for more information institute of education university of london Enhance your education career prospects and study flexibly wherever you are in the world, with access to resources from the University of London and Institute of Education. Mode of delivery Online, residential, blended Language of instruction English Prior IB experience needed No Minimum time to complete course 3-5 years (flexible study) Country United Kingdom 14 15

10 2005 Sooke Road, Victoria, BC V9B 5Y2, Canada Tel: Toll free Website: IB certificate in leadership practice Master of Arts in Educational Leadership and Management At Royal Roads University we challenge you to question everything, including yourself, during online studies and on-campus residencies, where personal growth runs parallel with academic achievement. At the end of your programme, you ll be surprised by not only what you ve learned and accomplished, but also by how much you ve changed and grown as an individual. Unique attributes of course Our two-year MA in Educational Leadership and Management programme is designed to help educators develop a critically reflective understanding of school improvement concepts and research. Faculty with real-world experience deliver relevant curriculum and experiences that ensure existing and aspiring school administrators develop the knowledge and skills required to function as effective leaders within complex and challenging educational environments. Minimum enrollment requirements Royal Roads University School of Education and Technology This programme is ideal for administrators and teachers within K-12 educational institutions who want to gain skills and credentials as leaders and managers to advance their current career or launch a new one. Please visit to find information about admission requirements. Applicants lacking formal educational requirements may qualify for admission based on formal and informal learning through our Flexible Admissions policy. Required courses Please visit to find information about courses. How to apply: Please visit to apply. Also available through Royal Roads University: IB advanced certificate in teaching and learning research Master of Arts in Learning and Technology Please click here for more information royal roads university Balance online learning with on-campus residencies and discover how your experience at Royal Roads University is anything but ordinary. We re ready when you are: Mode of delivery Blended Language of instruction English Prior IB experience needed No Minimum time to complete course Two-years Country Canada 16 17

11 Ave T6G-2G5 Edmonton AB, T6G 2G5 Canada Tel: Website: Master of Education in Educational Studies The MES program is an alternative delivery graduate program designed for IB educators who wish to enhance their professional knowledge and improve their educational practice. The MES is a blended delivery program designed for working professionals. It allows you to complete your Master s degree without taking time off from your position. Unique attributes of course The program provides the opportunity to develop research skills in practical context or leadership. Flexible project designs and individual support from qualified and experienced instructors ensure that you will have ample opportunity to focus your studies in your own area of interest. While key components are delivered online, supportive collegial relationships and intensive professional dialogue have their roots in face-to-face interaction. Site-based research relevant to IB school context and personal interest in IB teaching and learning or leadership practice Engage in a research inquiry at a Master level relevant to your day-to-day IB practice Flexible work adapted to school calendars On-line courses that can be completed from your home Summer programing delivered in Edmonton, Canada Access to all IB research, data bases and the online curriculum center Minimum enrollment requirements University of alberta School of Education and Technology Baccalaureate degree, 3.0 GPA on last 60 credits, 2 years of teaching experience Required courses EDU 511: Intro to Educational Improvement (3 credits) EDU 512: Leadership in Educational Settings (3 credits) EDU 503: Foundations of Curriculum (3 credits) EDU 510: Fundamentals of Educational Research (3 credits) EDU 513: Leadership for Educational Change (3 credits) EDU 514: Planning for Educational Change (3 credits) EDU 515: Conducting Educational Research (3 credits) EDU 900: Program Synthesis (3 credits) 2 option courses How to apply: Please visit to apply. Also available through the University of Alberta: IB advanced certificate in teaching and learning research Master of Education in Educational Studies Please click here for more information university of alberta An opportunity to engage collaboratively and network with other IB practitioners at a graduate level and enhance competitive advantage in the international education job sector. Mode of delivery Blended Language of instruction English Prior IB experience needed Yes Minimum time to complete course 2 years Country Canada 18 19