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The University of Notre Dame Australia

  • 2% international / 98% domestic

Graduate Certificate in International Baccalaureate Education

  • Graduate Certificate

This program provides students the opportunity to investigate the principles and practices associated with either the IB Primary Years Programme (PYP 3-12yrs) or the Diploma Programme (DP 16-19yrs).

Key details

Degree Type
Graduate Certificate
Duration
0.5 year full-time
Study Mode
In person

About this course

School of Education

This program provides students the opportunity to investigate the principles and practices associated with either the IB Primary Years Programme (PYP 3-12yrs) or the Diploma Programme (DP 16-19yrs). Upon successful completion of the Graduate Certificate, graduates will be able to apply to the IB for the IB certificate in teaching and learning in either IB PYP or IB DP, which are internationally recognised and develop globally minded teachers.

Entry requirements

A student applying for the Graduate Certificate in International Baccalaureate Education must hold a recognised teaching qualification.

Study locations

Sydney

What you will learn

For over 40 years International Baccalaureate has offered professional development for aspiring leaders of IB Education. The IB educator certifications are internationally recognised and have a global reputation for their high academic standards and the goal of developing future citizens who will create a better and more peaceful world. Through studies in International Baccalaureate Education you will be able to:

Boost your employability globally: IB schools employ over 70,000 educators, teaching more than one million students worldwide in over 100 countries. Through the IB programme, you can help to prepare students for living and working in a complex, highly interconnected world.

Access high-quality professional development resources: Gain access to a high-quality education that will help you develop your IB knowledge and understanding, and have full access to the IB Programme Resource Centre.

Career pathways

When gaining your IB certification, you will have an edge when it comes to teaching at one of over 4500 IB schools in over 100 countries.

Course structure

Students will undertake four courses including:

  • Two compulsory courses
    • EDUC6046 Introduction to the International Baccalaureate
    • EDUC6047 Applied Pedagogy
  • Two courses from either specialisation
    • Primary Years Programme
      • EDUC6050 Assessment in the Primary Years Programme
      • EDUC6051 Curriculum in the Primary Years Programme
    • Diploma Years Programme
      • EDUC6048 Assessment in the Diploma Programme
      • EDUC6049 Curriculum in the Diploma Programme

Full details of the program requirements are contained in the Program Regulations.

Graduate outcomes

Graduate satisfaction and employment outcomes for Teacher Education courses at The University of Notre Dame Australia.
91.3%
Overall satisfaction
82.7%
Skill scale
83.3%
Teaching scale
88.4%
Employed full-time
$92.8k
Average salary