Study International Baccalaureate Education with us
As more schools adopt International Baccalaureate® (IB) programmes, there are more opportunities for teachers to specialise and take leading roles in this area.
The IB promotes the development and growth of the whole person (intellectual, personal, emotional and social), offering a continuum of education through three separate programmes: the Primary Years Programme; the Middle Years Programme; and the Diploma Programme.
We offer Masters courses in the Primary Years and Diploma Programmes, with the option to exit early with a Postgraduate Certificate.
The four subjects of the Postgraduate Certificate are compulsory components of the Master of Education (IB) courses. These courses are recognised within the IB Teacher Award Scheme.
- Courses in IB Education
- Staff in IB Education
- Who are these programs suitable for?
- Career outcomes
- Key benefits of the program
Courses in International Baccalaureate Education
Please download the course brochure to find out how you can study IB in 2012.
You can specialise in International Baccalaureate Education by choosing one of the following courses. Please note, handbook entries for these courses are updated in late October 2011:
| Course | Part Time | Full Time | |
| Postgraduate Certificate in Education (International Baccalaureate) - PYP Stream | 18 months | 6 months | |
| Postgraduate Certificate in Education (International Baccalaureate) - DP Stream | 18 months | 6 months | |
| Master of Education (International Baccalaureate) Diploma Programme (by Research) | 2 years | 1 year | |
| Master of Education (International Baccalaureate) Primary Years Programme (by Research) | 2 years | 1 year | |
| Master of Education (International Baccalaureate) Diploma Programme (by Coursework) | 2 years | 1 year | |
| Master of Education (International Baccalaureate) Primary Years Programme (by Coursework) | 2 years | 1 year |
Staff in International Baccalaureate Education
Our IB courses are led by Associate Professor Kay Margetts. She is supported by a team of educators with significant experience in teaching, leading and supporting IB programmes in schools.
Who is this course suitable for?
Programs are targeted at qualified preschool, primary and secondary school teachers and principals seeking specialised knowledge and qualifications in IB education.
Career Outcomes
Our IB education courses will enable you to:
- understand the philosophy of the IB and how it fosters international-mindedness
- articulate the centrality of the Learner Profile in IB education and implications for learning and teaching
- consider different tools and strategies for assessing student learning and the extent to which these encourage critical thinking and meet the diverse needs of students
- explore the pedagogy of student-directed inquiry, trans-disciplinary learning, and the development of higher order thinking skills.
Key benefits of the course
Through this course you will:
- gain a better understanding of current issues and challenges in educational leadership and management, including issues related to curriculum reform
- develop a global as well as a national perspective on educational leadership and management
- have flexibility in your choice of subjects so you can tailor a more individual study program
- be part of local and global networks of like-minded educators
- receive invitations to participate in seminars with outstanding scholars and practitioners
- have access to subjects from international partners in Hong Kong and the USA through the Hong Kong Institute of Education’s (HKIE) International Executive Master of Arts.
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