Graduate Certificate in International Education (IB)
Course code: GC-INTEDIB
January, July
Commonwealth Supported Places (CSPs) available
Access Melbourne is available
January, July
AUD $18,992 (2026 indicative first year fee)
IELTS 6.5: with no band less than 6.0
Course structure
Overview
What you will learn
Theories and concepts of the IB philosophy
You will develop a deep understanding of the philosophy of the IB, international education, values education, and the centrality of the Learner Profile, as well as exploring theoretical implications of international mindedness in the International Baccalaureate (IB) Programme.
Tools and strategies for assessing student learning
You will learn the tools and strategies for assessing student learning and the extent to which these encourage critical thinking and meet the diverse needs of students.
The ability to design and critique curriculum
You’ll obtain the skills to design and critique curricula that incorporates PYP, MYP and/or DP standards and practices, and addresses the objectives of subject specific and core element related learning.
Course structure
To gain the Graduate Certificate in International Education (IB) Programme you must complete 50 points comprised of:
- Two core subjects
- Two specialisation subjects within one specialisation.
Workload
The estimated hours required for each subject is between 15 -19 hours per week, but this varies for each student and depends on your task management and planning, familiarity with the material, reading style and speed. Please note, we also highly recommend that you attend the weekly webinar.
Sample course plan
View some sample course plans to help you select subjects that will meet the requirements for this certificate.
A part-time study load is one standard subject (12.5 credit points) per term
| Accordion | |
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One Year (Term 1 and Term 3 Intake)50 pts |
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| Term 1 · 12.5 pts |
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| Term 2 · 12.5 pts |
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| Term 3 · 12.5 pts |
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| Term 4 · 12.5 pts |
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A part-time study load is one standard subject (12.5 credit points) per term
| Accordion | |
|---|---|
One Year (Term 1 and Term 3 Intake)50 pts |
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| Term 1 · 12.5 pts |
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| Term 2 · 12.5 pts |
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| Term 3 · 12.5 pts |
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| Term 4 · 12.5 pts |
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A part-time study load is one standard subject (12.5 credit points) per term
| Accordion | |
|---|---|
One Year (Term 1 and Term 3 Intake)50 pts |
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| Term 1 · 12.5 pts |
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| Term 2 · 12.5 pts |
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| Term 3 · 12.5 pts |
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| Term 4 · 12.5 pts |
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Explore this course
Explore the subjects you could choose as part of this certificate.
Primary Years Programme
Complete all of the following
| Accordion | |
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| Introduction to the IB · 12.5 pts |
This subject introduces participants to the International Baccalaureate (IB), as a philosophy and framework for learning and teaching. It examines the essential elements of the IB model including the IB mission statement, and the Primary Years Programme (PYP), Middle Years Programme (MYP), and Diploma Programme (DP). Participants will focus on developing understandings of international education, values education, and the centrality of the Learner Profile to an IB education as well as exploring theoretical implications of international mindedness in the IB’s programmes. |
| Curriculum Frameworks in the IB PYP · 12.5 pts |
This subject investigates the role and structure of the Primary Years Programme curriculum framework. Participants will explore how learners construct meaning, including how understanding is acquired and what differentiates it from knowledge. There will be a strong theoretical component as well as a critical evaluation of the development and implementation of curriculum that is intended to support the integration of the Essential Elements. Strategies for supporting the development of higher order thinking skills, including the role of student-directed concept-driven inquiry, the art of inquiring, and building communities of learners will be investigated. There will also be a practical emphasis on the development and implementation of a concept driven transdisciplinary curriculum. |
| Assessment & Reporting in the IB · 12.5 pts |
This subject investigates the integral role of assessment and reporting for learning and teaching. Participants will develop theoretical and practical understanding of the principles of assessment, focussing on assessment as a tool to promote student achievement and experiential learning, and methods of evaluation that contribute to the ongoing effectiveness of the curriculum and support different learning needs. Topics include assessment approaches across all stages of schooling; developmental assessment frameworks, feedback, assessment practices and processes in the IB PYP, MYP, and DP programmes; and criterion referenced assessment approaches and high-stakes testing. |
| IB PYP Advanced · 12.5 pts |
In this subject, students will further develop their understanding of the theoretical and practical ideas underpinning the Primary Years Programme (PYP) gained from the previous core subjects and its application in different settings. Students will critically explore definitions of international-mindedness, inquiry based learning and the learner profile. They will examine transdisciplinary themes and the relationships between concept-driven curriculum, skills, knowledge, attitudes and action and how the standards and practices of the PYP can be applied in different ways. |
Middle Years Programme
Complete all of the following
| Accordion | |
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| Introduction to the IB · 12.5 pts |
This subject introduces participants to the International Baccalaureate (IB), as a philosophy and framework for learning and teaching. It examines the essential elements of the IB model including the IB mission statement, and the Primary Years Programme (PYP), Middle Years Programme (MYP), and Diploma Programme (DP). Participants will focus on developing understandings of international education, values education, and the centrality of the Learner Profile to an IB education as well as exploring theoretical implications of international mindedness in the IB’s programmes. |
| Curriculum Frameworks in the IB MYP · 12.5 pts |
This subject investigates the purpose and structure of the Middle Years Programme (MYP) curriculum framework. Key issues explored will include challenges for learning and teaching in relation to: individual, community, social, global consciousness; language and inclusion; disciplinarity, interdisciplinarity, transdisciplinarity; concept-based and contextual learning and assessment. There will be a strong theoretical and critical evaluation of the development and implementation of curriculum that is intended to support both the acquisition of essential knowledge and skills, and the development of the whole person. |
| Assessment & Reporting in the IB · 12.5 pts |
This subject investigates the integral role of assessment and reporting for learning and teaching. Participants will develop theoretical and practical understanding of the principles of assessment, focussing on assessment as a tool to promote student achievement and experiential learning, and methods of evaluation that contribute to the ongoing effectiveness of the curriculum and support different learning needs. Topics include assessment approaches across all stages of schooling; developmental assessment frameworks, feedback, assessment practices and processes in the IB PYP, MYP, and DP programmes; and criterion referenced assessment approaches and high-stakes testing. |
| IB MYP Advanced · 12.5 pts |
This subject will explore the Middle Years Programme (MYP) standards and practices guidelines. The principles of instructional design and the role of collaborative working practice for learning and teaching will be explored in order to address the expectations and requirements of specific subject areas. There will be a focus on developing interdisciplinary links and reflecting the learner profile through the evaluation and selection of appropriate teaching and learning materials. Issues and approaches for differentiating learning and teaching and responding to diverse learning characteristics will also be addressed. |
Diploma Programme
Complete all of the following
| Accordion | |
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| Introduction to the IB · 12.5 pts |
This subject introduces participants to the International Baccalaureate (IB), as a philosophy and framework for learning and teaching. It examines the essential elements of the IB model including the IB mission statement, and the Primary Years Programme (PYP), Middle Years Programme (MYP), and Diploma Programme (DP). Participants will focus on developing understandings of international education, values education, and the centrality of the Learner Profile to an IB education as well as exploring theoretical implications of international mindedness in the IB’s programmes. |
| Curriculum Frameworks in the IB DP · 12.5 pts |
This subject investigates the role and structure of the DP curriculum framework. Key issues explored will include challenges for learning and teaching in relation to: breadth/depth/specialisation; higher order thinking; subject integrity/transdisciplinarity; individual/community/ social/global consciousness; and assessment. Participants will explore individual components of the IB framework including CAS, EE and TOK. There will be a strong theoretical and critical evaluation on the development and implementation of curriculum that is intended to support both the acquisition of essential knowledge and skills, and the search for meaning. |
| Assessment & Reporting in the IB · 12.5 pts |
This subject investigates the integral role of assessment and reporting for learning and teaching. Participants will develop theoretical and practical understanding of the principles of assessment, focussing on assessment as a tool to promote student achievement and experiential learning, and methods of evaluation that contribute to the ongoing effectiveness of the curriculum and support different learning needs. Topics include assessment approaches across all stages of schooling; developmental assessment frameworks, feedback, assessment practices and processes in the IB PYP, MYP, and DP programmes; and criterion referenced assessment approaches and high-stakes testing. |
| IB DP Advanced · 12.5 pts |
Students will explore principles of instructional design and the role of collaborative working practice for learning and teaching in the DP. Additionally students will learn to address the expectations and requirements of specific subject areas. Teaching strategies and learning activities which enable subject objectives and interdisciplinary learning to be realised will be explored. The learner profile will be investigated within the context of discipline specific evaluation and materials. Issues and approaches for differentiating learning and teaching and responding to diverse learning characteristics will be addressed. |