Coordinators and Senior Leaders play a vital role in shaping the future of IB education within their schools. This conference offers a unique opportunity to explore practical strategies for navigating the evolving landscape of IB education. Through insightful sessions and tangible examples of innovation, delegates will explore effective ways to lead through change, enhance programme delivery, and strengthen their IB communities. From addressing curriculum updates - such as the Extended Essay and CP components - to fostering well-being within their school communities, this conference equips you with ideas and inspiration to drive meaingful change within your school.
IBSCA member schools are also welcome to join us for our AGM, which will take place during this event.
Conference Themes
The conference will focus on exploring innovative approaches to programme delivery, re-imagining how we best engage students and support teachers, and celebrating the transformative value of IB education within our school communities. Example sessions to include:
Why we are IB schools
Leading IB schools in times of change - Heads’ perspectives
Running IB programmes in times of change - IB Coordinators’ perspectives
Programme specific updates in the CP & DP
Innovative practice in IBSCA member schools
IB development in the UK
Well-being of IB educators
Call for Presentations
Innovation and good practice are at the heart of the conference and we invite you to share with us the great ideas and activities that are succeeding in your IB communities. We are specifically looking for presentations in the following areas:
Innovation within DP/CP delivery
Student well-being in post-16 education
21st century skills
AI and the classroom
Creating school culture
How to market IB programmes
If selected, your presentation should be 30 minutes including time for Q&A. Preference is for presentations to be delivered in-person at the conference.
If you have an idea or activity that isn’t included in the list above, please complete the interest form anyway with details about your topic. We will be in touch to discuss further if the subject matter aligns with the themes of the conference.
Fees
Fees listed are per delegate. Prices stated do not include VAT. You will be charged 20% VAT if applicable
IBSCA member early bird fee: £45.00 apply by 31 December 2024
IBSCA member school fee: £50.00
Second or third delegate from a school: £25.00
Non-IBSCA member school fee: £75.00
Second or third delegate from a school: £25.00
Location & Transport
We are delighted to host this conference at The Kia Oval. A historic and modern venue centrally located in London. The best way to access the venue is by public transportation, please see details below.
By Underground
Take the Northern Line to the Oval tube station. The main entrance to the ground is 100 metres on your left on leaving the station. The ground is also a 10 minute walk from Vauxhall tube station which is served by the Victoria Line.
By Bus
Route numbers 36, 185 and 436 stop outside the ground and other local services stop around the corner. The following buses set down within a 5-minute walk of the ground: 3, 59, 109, 133, 159, 333.
By Rail
Take South Western Railway trains to Vauxhall Station, which is a 10 minute walk from the ground.