Due to recently announced industrial action affecting rail services in the United Kingdom, our Autumn Conference, Planning for the future of IB, will now be delivered virtually. Registration is open to IB schools wishing to attend. As with our previous virtual events, the registration fee will provide access to all IB educators from your school.
Conference Sessions
Planning for the future of IB will feature presentations and discussions with speakers from across our IB community including colleagues from IBO and IBSCA member schools focusing on key topics important to IB schools. Join us for the following sessions among others:
Assessment
May 2022 exam results, Richard Penrose, Assessment Consultant, IBO
A review of the May 2022 exam results with questions & answers.
TOK – reviewing the first assessment, Bill Roberts, Educational Consultant
A review and discussion of the first assessment of the new TOK exam.
Educational Landscape
Coordinator support - IB Insights, Alex Parnell, Senior Service & Engagement Manager, IBO
A walk through of IB answers and additional services that can support you in your role within your IB school.
New Sciences Curriculum, Peter Fidczuk, Development & Recognition Manager UK, IBO
An overview of the introduction of the new Sciences curriculum.
DP Coordinator Meeting, Simone Lorenz-Weir, DP Community Lead, IBSCA
An opportunity to network and exchange ideas with other DP Coordinators and identify key topics that can be discussed within IBSCA’s DP Community.
CP Coordinator Meeting, Rebecca Austin-Pickard, CP Community Lead, IBSCA
An opportunity to network and exchange ideas with other CP Coordinators and identify key topics that can be discussed within IBSCA’s CP Community.
What can IBSCA hubs do for you?, Richard Markham and Hub Leaders, IBSCA
A discussion on the purpose of IBSCA’s regional hubs including how they can help to support your IB community to thrive.
Trends in HE Admissions, Nick Hull, Director of Admissions, University of Birmingham
A presentation on recent trends in UK higher education admissions
Pedagogical Leadership
Why the IB appeals to us, Gareth Parker-Jones, Head Master, Rugby School
An exploration of Rugby School’s introduction of the IB and a discussion of how the IB Diploma can enrich our school communities.
Programme Evaluation, Proserpina Dhlamini-Fisher, IB World Schools Senior Manager, IBO
A discussion on programme evaluation and an opportunity to learn more about how IB World Schools can support your IB school.
Conference Fees
IBSCA Member Schools
£100.00 - Standard rate: registrations after 23 Sept. 2022
Non-IBSCA Member Schools
£150.00 - Standard rate: registrations after 23 Sept. 2022
Prices stated do not include VAT. You will be charged 20% VAT if applicable.
For information about IBSCA’s Conference Terms & Conditions, please click here.
Conference Location & Transportation
The conference will be held at Aston University conveniently located in central Birmingham.
Aston Street | Aston University Campus | Birmingham | B4 7ET
By Train: Aston University is located closed to New Street, Moor Street, and Snow Hill train stations. It is approximately a 10 to 15 minute walk from each station or a five minute taxi ride, taxi ranks are available outside each station.
By Car: Located in the heart of Birmingham, Aston University is accessible via major motorways including the M6. Parking is available on Aston University’s campus and be booked directly via its website (see below).
By Air: Birmingham Airport is located nine miles from Aston University and is accessible via a 30 minute taxi journey or a 10 minute train from Birmingham Airport to New Street station.
Further information about travelling to Aston University, including booking parking, is available via the Conference Aston website.