RECOMMENDED FOR:
Teachers at schools undertaking IB authorisation for the Diploma Programme (DP), or at schools that are considering candidacy. Also, suitable for teachers who have previously taught the DP but would like to refresh their knowledge.
Please note this workshop will be delivered in January 2026 at the University of Warwick.
Details on accommodation and travel guidance can be found in our FAQs.
Workshop Overview:
This workshop is designed to meet the needs of a range of professional development requirements and can be used by interested schools and candidate schools as well as a post-authorization refresher. There is a focus on what it means to be an IB World School offering the DP and how the values of the school should reflect and promote the IB standards and practices. For interested schools and candidate schools, this provides an opportunity to consider the basics while those schools post-authorization will be given an opportunity to reflect and evaluate their IB journey thus far. To foster a community of collaboration, teachers will explore the role of the three DP core elements: theory of knowledge; Creativity, activity, service; and the extended essay as a means of broadening students’ educational experience and providing an interdisciplinary forum in which students are challenged to apply their knowledge and skills. This will support DP subject teachers in developing a deeper understanding of the core elements and means of articulation with the subjects they teach through meaningful curriculum planning and consideration of approaches to teaching and learning.
Please select your required workshop from the dropdown list on the registration form.
Benefits of our face-to-face workshops:
Courses delivered by approved and experienced IB workshop leaders.
15 hours of live instruction allowing for in-depth discussion and collaborative learning in a small group setting. Delegates are required to attend and participate in all scheduled sessions in order to receive their IB certificate.
Opportunities to meet participants from a range of schools helping to build your IB network and learn from fellow IB educators.
Held over the course of three days (Friday - Sunday) minimising the impact on your school schedule and allowing for dedicated time for your professional development.
Conveniently located at the University of Warwick in close proximity to transport links and providing comfortable hotel-style accommodation and excellent catering facilities.
Competitively priced – with discounts for IBSCA member schools.
Please note that you will not be eligible for an attendance certificate unless you attend all workshop sessions, please bear this in mind when considering your travel arrangements.
Face-to-Face Workshop Fees
Prices stated do not include VAT. You will be charged 20% VAT if applicable.
Residential Fees
Includes two-night b&b stay, lunch and evening meals at the University of Warwick.
Full IBSCA Member School: £905.00
Associate IBSCA Member School: £995.00
PYP/MYP/CP only IBSCA Member School: £995.00
Non IBSCA Member School: £1095.00
Extra night: £107.00
Non-Residential Fees
Accommodation, breakfast and dinner not included. Lunch provided on Friday and Saturday.
Full IBSCA Member School: £585.00
Associate IBSCA Member School: £675.00
PYP/MYP/CP only IBSCA Member School: £675.00
Non IBSCA Member School: £775.00
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this workshop for me?
Category 3 workshops vary in terms of audience. Some are for more experienced educators who want to enhance their professional development portfolios. Others are for all educators – those with and those without a great deal of experience.
Participants will engage in detailed discussions on topics such as learning theory, pedagogy, assessment, and other scholarly interests.
These workshops also cover subject-specific content, administrative and pedagogical leadership, and subject-specific seminars on changes to the IB curriculum.
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