DP Category 2 - History
2026-06-09 - 2026-06-11 | GA
RECOMMENDED FOR:
Diploma Programme (DP) subject teachers who have prepared students for at least one DP exam session in that specific subject. Educators should enroll in a category 2 workshop in their particular subject area.

These workshops are designed for participants who are keen to improve the teaching and learning experience in the DP classroom. The workshop will enable participants to:

Unpack elements of the IB Programme standards and practices as a guide for decisions regarding delivery of the subject.
Review and share strategies that support successful collaborative planning and reflection which deepen links with the DP Core – theory of knowledge (TOK), CAS and EE.
Consolidate understanding of the nature of the extended essay and the role of the supervisor, to include reference to world studies interdisciplinary extended essay.
Examine the connection between their chosen subject, the approaches to teaching and learning and the learner profile while promoting an international mindedness.
Create teaching and learning strategies that develop self-regulated and metacognitive learners.
Design appropriate inquiry-based lessons and activities for their subject.
Discuss strategies for addressing assessment-related challenges in the chosen subject.
Understand how to arrive at a judgment using a common assessment task and published criteria.
Analyse IB subject reports to promote student achievement.
Discuss successful strategies for recording, reporting and monitoring ongoing student progress in the subject group.
Design formative learning engagements that will equip students with the required factual, procedural and conceptual knowledge that support the summative assessment task(s).
Engage with and integrate current IB publications on the programme resource centre integrated into the teaching of their subject.
Discuss and share strategies to promote academic integrity.
Interact with and explore the TSM and subject-specific teaching and learning resources on the programme resource centre and in the programme communities throughout the curriculum life cycle.
Participate in professional learning communities within and beyond your school to facilitate the transfer of professional development.
Reflect on the teacher’s role in programme evaluation, particularly how to highlight horizontal and vertical in-school planning.

DP Category 2 - Mathematics: Analysis & Approaches
2026-06-09 - 2026-06-11

DP Category 2 - Visual Arts
2026-06-09 - 2026-06-11

MYP Category 1 - Head of School
2026-06-09 - 2026-06-11
RECOMMENDED FOR:
Heads of school. The head of school may be the head, executive head, owner, principal, Governor, superintendent. Heads will be encouraged to consider who they should send to Leading the learning Category 1.? *Required prior to submission of Application for Authorization Form A

In this workshop, heads of school are challenged to think about the process of leadership differently, to base their decision-making and actioning on a foundation of deeper understanding of the complex nature of their own particular context as well as being immersed into the IB ecosystem. Building on this understanding, leaders — together with the IB — will consider the ways in which their school community (all stakeholders) will place learning at the centre of their IB programme, through the thoughtful development of purpose, culture and environment, in alignment with the IB’s mission and philosophy. Working with each other and the workshop leaders, participants will:

Embrace their role as a leader of a learning organization in an IB global context.
Become familiar with the IB’s philosophy and requirements, including the specifications relevant to the programme(s) for which the school is seeking authorization.
Prepare to inform and engage their school community.
Plan their school’s IB journey through authorization and beyond, including the identification of a potential leading learners team..
During the workshop, leaders will begin to develop their school’s IB action plan to meet the IB’s requirements for authorization and a vision for ongoing implementation

MYP Category 1 - Individuals & Societies
2026-06-09 - 2026-06-11
RECOMMENDED FOR:
Middle Years Programme (MYP) subject-group teachers new to the MYP at established IB World Schools and teachers from interested or candidate schools.

Category 1 workshops will encourage you to:

Align educational beliefs and values with those of the IB in order to create a challenging programme of international education.
Begin to develop a collaborative and collegial approach to aligning your practices with the structures and principles of the IB subject group aims and objectives.
Develop an understanding of the structures and principles of the subject group framework and guidelines towards the construction of a coherent curriculum.
Prepare learning, teaching and assessment strategies that will support the implementation of the subject group framework and guidelines.
Engage in and create relevant, significant, challenging and student-centred environments.

MYP Category 1 - Language and Literature
2026-06-09 - 2026-06-11

MYP Category 1 - Mathematics
2026-06-09 - 2026-06-11, 2026-07-07 - 2026-07-09

MYP Category 1 - Sciences
2026-06-09 - 2026-06-11, 2026-07-07 - 2026-07-09

MYP Category 2 - Language and Literature
2026-06-09 - 2026-06-11
RECOMMENDED FOR:
Middle Years Programme (MYP) subject-group teachers with at least one year of experience delivering the MYP in their specific subject. In order to actively participate and collaborate, all category 2 participants are encouraged to have previously created, taught, and assessed at least one MYP unit.

MYP Language and literature teachers engage in collaborative inquiries to refine unit planners using enhanced content on unit planning, curriculum design, implementation strategies and best practices.
Participants will explore:

unit planning across the IB programmes as an interconnected, ongoing cycle
multiple entry points into unit planning: from content, concept(s), context(s), or skills.

MYP Beta content encourages risk taking, experimentation and reflection that can lead to shared new understandings. Participants are encouraged to bring a unit plan they have previously taught. This will provide a valuable opportunity to share ideas, reflect on practice and engage in collaborative learning with peers.
Note: These workshops will not provide training on the trial assessment models.

PYP Category 1 - Building Your IB Programme (Formerly Making the PYP Happen: Implementing Agency)
2026-06-09 - 2026-06-11
RECOMMENDED FOR:
All Primary Years Programme (PYP) teachers: early years, Primary Years, new to PYP, and with some experience of the PYP

What does it mean to be an IB Primary years educator? An IB education supports the development of learners through a holistic approach within its inquiry-based and contextualized curriculum frameworks.
In this workshop, participants will explore how:

an IB education develops agentic lifelong learners who are internationally-minded and demonstrate attributes of the IB learner profile
approaches to teaching and learning help students develop the attitudes and skills they need for both academic and personal success.
an inquiry-based learning environment develops students’ curiosity and deeper understanding of concepts, contexts and conceptual understandings
collaborating as a community of learners impacts learning and teaching and the success of every learner

PYP Category 1 - Head of School
2026-06-09 - 2026-06-11
RECOMMENDED FOR:
The Head of school, who may be the head, executive head, owner, principal, governor, superintendent. Heads will be encouraged to consider who they should send to Leading the learning category 1. Required prior to submission of Application for Authorization Form A.
In this workshop, Heads of school are challenged to think about the process of leadership differently, to base their decision-making and actioning on a foundation of deeper understanding of the complex nature of their own particular context as well as being immersed into the IB ecosystem. Building on this understanding, leaders — together with the IB — will consider the ways in which their school community (all stakeholders) will place learning at the centre of their IB programme, through the thoughtful development of purpose, culture and environment, in alignment with the IB’s mission and philosophy.
Working with each other and the workshop leaders, participants will:

embrace their role as a leader of a learning organization in an IB global context
become familiar with the IB’s philosophy and requirements, including the specifications relevant to the programme(s) for which the school is seeking authorization
prepare to inform and engage their school community
plan their school’s IB journey through authorization and beyond, including the identification of a potential leading learners team
during the workshop, leaders will begin to develop their school’s IB action plan to meet the IB’s requirements for authorization and a vision for ongoing implementation

PYP Category 3 - Planning for Programme Evaluation
2026-06-09 - 2026-06-11
RECOMMENDED FOR:
Administrators, coordinators, and leading learning teams.

The primary aim of IB programme evaluation is to help schools develop their capacity to implement IB programmes to have a greater impact on student outcomes through the development of teacher and leader practice.
In this workshop, participants will:

engage with each component of the programme evaluation process: preliminary review, self-study, school visit, final report, and how it all connects to lead to an impact on student learning through a programme development plan
reflect upon how this process supports schools as learning communities to work intentionally to continuously develop their IB programmes and enable school leaders and teachers to better direct their efforts and resources
come away with strategies to communicate understandings in their own school context.

MYP Category 1 - Language & Literature
2026-07-07 - 2026-07-09

MYP Category 1 - Language Acquisition (generic)
2026-07-07 - 2026-07-09

July 7-9, 2026 Virtual IB Workshops
2026-07-07 - 2026-07-09
July 7-9, 2026 Virtual IB Workshops

Virtual IB Workshop Registration – $950 USD
We deliver best-in-class, IB-accredited online workshops. Our virtual IB workshops are structured to maximize opportunities to collaborate in real-time with your workshop leader and fellow participants while allowing you to complete your training in only three half-days, from the comfort of your home.
Facilitated by expert workshop leaders in 4.5-hour sessions over three consecutive days, our highly-interactive virtual workshops take place over Zoom and feature an additional three hours of asynchronous work in Canvas required to earn a completion certificate.
Virtual Workshop Logistics:

Virtual workshops total 15 hours
Three hours of asynchronous work
Twelve hours of synchronous instruction
The synchronous portions of our virtual workshops take place in varied 4.5 hour slots beginning at your workshop start time.

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MYP Category 2 - Language Acquisition (generic)
2026-07-07 - 2026-07-09
RECOMMENDED FOR:
Middle Years Programme (MYP) subject-group teachers with at least one year of experience delivering the MYP in their specific subject. In order to actively participate and collaborate, all category 2 participants are encouraged to have previously created, taught, and assessed at least one MYP unit.

MYP Language acquisition teachers engage in collaborative inquiries to refine unit planners using enhanced content on unit planning, curriculum design, implementation strategies and best practices.
Participants will explore:

unit planning across the IB programmes as an interconnected, ongoing cycle
multiple entry points into unit planning: from content, concept(s), context(s), or skills.

MYP Beta content encourages risk taking, experimentation and reflection that can lead to shared new understandings. Participants are encouraged to bring a unit plan they have previously taught. This will provide a valuable opportunity to share ideas, reflect on practice and engage in collaborative learning with peers.
Note: These workshops will not provide training on the trial assessment models.

MYP Category 2 - Leading the Learning
2026-07-07 - 2026-07-09
RECOMMENDED FOR:
Coordinators, members of the pedagogical leadership team, librarians, specialists, deans of students, counsellors, year level leaders/heads of department, section/deputy/ assistant/vice heads, inclusion specialists, career/guidance specialist. Heads of school may benefit from attending this workshop with/without their pedagogical leadership team.

This workshop will support learning leaders to enhance the identity of being an IB World School through a reflection on the purpose, culture and environment of their learning organization and their agency for growing leadership capacity within the school. Building on this understanding, leaders will consider the ways in which they will place learning at the center of their IB programme, through the thoughtful development of purpose, culture and environment, in alignment with the IB’s Standards and practices. Working with each other and the workshop leaders, participants will:

Develop their leadership capabilities as a pedagogical leader within a learning organization.
Become familiar with the IB’s leadership capabilities as lenses or tools to develop their personal mastery in an IB global context.
Prepare to develop collaborative or shared leadership capacity within their school.
Plan the journey through school self-study toward evaluation and beyond..
During the workshop, leaders will reflect and build on their school’s IB development plan to meet the IB’s requirements for evaluation and a vision for ongoing implementation.

DP Category 1: Mathematics: Analysis & Approaches
2026-07-07 - 2026-07-09
RECOMMENDED FOR: Diploma Programme (DP) subject-group teachers new to the DP at established IB World Schools and teachers from interested or candidate schools preparing for authorization. Educators should enroll in a category 1 workshop in their particular subject area.
These workshops are designed to prepare participants to teach a specific DP subject in a manner that supports the IB mission statement and philosophy. The workshop will enable participants to:

develop a deep understanding of the IB organization: its history, mission statement, learner profile, IB continuum and the international dimension
consider the impact of the centrality of the IB learner profile and approaches to teaching and learning in the DP and CP models
consider how the course makes links with theory of knowledge (TOK) and creativity, activity, service (CAS) and takes the CP context into consideration
explore the nature of the extended essay and the role of the supervisor, to include reference to world studies interdisciplinary extended essay
develop an understanding of student and teacher approaches to inquiry in the DP/CP classroom
design course outlines that align with curriculum requirements, aims and assessment objectives of the subject, IB terminology and the relevant standards
design student engagements for interactions with the syllabus concepts and content
articulate the assessment requirements
create formative assessment tasks that will equip students with the required factual, procedural and conceptual knowledge that support the summative assessment task(s)
use assessment criteria to make judgments about student achievement (criterion-related, best fit)
interact with and explore the TSM and subject-specific teaching and learning resources on the programme resource centre and in the programme communities throughout the curriculum life cycle
select and analyse suitable resources that support teaching and learning in an IB classroom • promote the importance of academic integrity
participate in professional learning communities within and beyond your school to facilitate the transfer of professional development

DP Category 1: English A - Literature
2026-07-07 - 2026-07-09

DP Category 1: Biology
2026-07-07 - 2026-07-09

DP Category 1: History
2026-07-07 - 2026-07-09
***NEW GUIDE! The new DP history course will be launched in February 2026 for first teaching in August 2026. First assessment will take place in May 2028.
RECOMMENDED FOR: Diploma Programme (DP) subject-group teachers new to the DP at established IB World Schools and teachers from interested or candidate schools preparing for authorization. Educators should enroll in a category 1 workshop in their particular subject area.
These workshops are designed to prepare participants to teach a specific DP subject in a manner that supports the IB mission statement and philosophy. The workshop will enable participants to:

develop a deep understanding of the IB organization: its history, mission statement, learner profile, IB continuum and the international dimension
consider the impact of the centrality of the IB learner profile and approaches to teaching and learning in the DP and CP models
consider how the course makes links with theory of knowledge (TOK) and creativity, activity, service (CAS) and takes the CP context into consideration
explore the nature of the extended essay and the role of the supervisor, to include reference to world studies interdisciplinary extended essay
develop an understanding of student and teacher approaches to inquiry in the DP/CP classroom
design course outlines that align with curriculum requirements, aims and assessment objectives of the subject, IB terminology and the relevant standards
design student engagements for interactions with the syllabus concepts and content
articulate the assessment requirements
create formative assessment tasks that will equip students with the required factual, procedural and conceptual knowledge that support the summative assessment task(s)
use assessment criteria to make judgments about student achievement (criterion-related, best fit)
interact with and explore the TSM and subject-specific teaching and learning resources on the programme resource centre and in the programme communities throughout the curriculum life cycle
select and analyse suitable resources that support teaching and learning in an IB classroom
• promote the importance of academic integrity
participate in professional learning communities within and beyond your school to facilitate the transfer of professional development

DP Category 1: Theory of Knowledge
2026-07-07 - 2026-07-09
RECOMMENDED FOR:
Teachers (from authorized IB World Schools, interested or candidate schools preparing for authorization) who are new to TOK or who have not yet prepared students for a TOK assessment session.

The workshop is designed to prepare educators to teach theory of knowledge (TOK) in a manner that supports the IB philosophy. The IB philosophy is encapsulated in the IB mission statement and aims to develop inquiring, knowledgeable, caring and internationally-minded young people wherein TOK plays a central role. In addition, the workshop focuses on:

Unpacking the Theory of knowledge guide and associated course requirements.
Structuring a TOK course that integrates authentic assessment and encourages students to make links across the DP that will enhance their understanding.
Exploring the dynamic nature that exists between other DP core elements and TOK when emphasizing the importance of reflecting and developing self-awareness.
Discussing how to design a TOK course outline that meets the needs and interests of their students.

DP Category 2: Theory of Knowledge
2026-07-07 - 2026-07-09
RECOMMENDED FOR:
Experienced Diploma Programme (DP) Theory of Knowledge (TOK) teachers who have prepared students for at least one assessment session and are keen to further improve the TOK teaching and learning experience.

This workshop is designed for experienced Theory of Knowledge (TOK) teachers who are keen to improve the teaching and learning experience in the TOK classroom. The sessions will encourage teachers to reflect on their current practice and identify ways to take their thinking on specific topics forwards.
The workshop will focus on:

deepening teachers’ understanding of the nature of TOK and how it links to the IB programme standards and practices, the learner profile and international mindedness
increasing teachers’ understanding of the central concepts of the TOK course
unpacking the details of TOK assessment and teachers’ role in this process
implementing the course with a consideration of the teacher’s current course outline through different models and shared experiences and the possible interactions with the approaches to teaching and learning.

DP Category 2: English A - Literature
2026-07-07 - 2026-07-09
RECOMMENDED FOR:
Diploma Programme (DP) subject teachers who have prepared students for at least one DP exam session in that specific subject. Educators should enroll in a category 2 workshop in their particular subject area.

These workshops are designed for participants who are keen to improve the teaching and learning experience in the DP classroom. The workshop will enable participants to:

Unpack elements of the IB Programme standards and practices as a guide for decisions regarding delivery of the subject.
Review and share strategies that support successful collaborative planning and reflection which deepen links with the DP Core – theory of knowledge (TOK), CAS and EE.
Consolidate understanding of the nature of the extended essay and the role of the supervisor, to include reference to world studies interdisciplinary extended essay.
Examine the connection between their chosen subject, the approaches to teaching and learning and the learner profile while promoting an international mindedness.
Create teaching and learning strategies that develop self-regulated and metacognitive learners.
Design appropriate inquiry-based lessons and activities for their subject.
Discuss strategies for addressing assessment-related challenges in the chosen subject.
Understand how to arrive at a judgment using a common assessment task and published criteria.
Analyse IB subject reports to promote student achievement.
Discuss successful strategies for recording, reporting and monitoring ongoing student progress in the subject group.
Design formative learning engagements that will equip students with the required factual, procedural and conceptual knowledge that support the summative assessment task(s).
Engage with and integrate current IB publications on the programme resource centre integrated into the teaching of their subject.
Discuss and share strategies to promote academic integrity.
Interact with and explore the TSM and subject-specific teaching and learning resources on the programme resource centre and in the programme communities throughout the curriculum life cycle.
Participate in professional learning communities within and beyond your school to facilitate the transfer of professional development.
Reflect on the teacher’s role in programme evaluation, particularly how to highlight horizontal and vertical in-school planning.
Reflect on the teacher’s role in programme evaluation, particularly how to highlight horizontal and vertical in-school planning.

DP Category 2: Biology
2026-07-07 - 2026-07-09

DP Category 2: History
2026-07-07 - 2026-07-09
***NEW GUIDE! The new DP history course will be launched in February 2026 for first teaching in August 2026. First assessment will take place in May 2028.
RECOMMENDED FOR:
Diploma Programme (DP) subject teachers who have prepared students for at least one DP exam session in that specific subject. Educators should enroll in a category 2 workshop in their particular subject area.

These workshops are designed for participants who are keen to improve the teaching and learning experience in the DP classroom. The workshop will enable participants to:

Unpack elements of the IB Programme standards and practices as a guide for decisions regarding delivery of the subject.
Review and share strategies that support successful collaborative planning and reflection which deepen links with the DP Core – theory of knowledge (TOK), CAS and EE.
Consolidate understanding of the nature of the extended essay and the role of the supervisor, to include reference to world studies interdisciplinary extended essay.
Examine the connection between their chosen subject, the approaches to teaching and learning and the learner profile while promoting an international mindedness.
Create teaching and learning strategies that develop self-regulated and metacognitive learners.
Design appropriate inquiry-based lessons and activities for their subject.
Discuss strategies for addressing assessment-related challenges in the chosen subject.
Understand how to arrive at a judgment using a common assessment task and published criteria.
Analyse IB subject reports to promote student achievement.
Discuss successful strategies for recording, reporting and monitoring ongoing student progress in the subject group.
Design formative learning engagements that will equip students with the required factual, procedural and conceptual knowledge that support the summative assessment task(s).
Engage with and integrate current IB publications on the programme resource centre integrated into the teaching of their subject.
Discuss and share strategies to promote academic integrity.
Interact with and explore the TSM and subject-specific teaching and learning resources on the programme resource centre and in the programme communities throughout the curriculum life cycle.
Participate in professional learning communities within and beyond your school to facilitate the transfer of professional development.
Reflect on the teacher’s role in programme evaluation, particularly how to highlight horizontal and vertical in-school planning.
Reflect on the teacher’s role in programme evaluation, particularly how to highlight horizontal and vertical in-school planning.

DP Category 3: The Role of the Coordinator
2026-07-07 - 2026-07-09
RECOMMENDED FOR:
Experienced coordinators from authorized IB World Schools.

This workshop is designed to help coordinators implement the programme in a manner that supports the IB mission statement and philosophy, while at the same time developing programme standards and practices. The workshop looks at the role of the coordinator in documentation, organizing professional development opportunities, and managing complex relationships, resource management and communication with a range of stakeholders. All of these responsibilities are integral to the successful implementation of the programme. The workshop will provide opportunities for reviewing new and existing publications, curriculum mapping, policy writing and reviewing the guidelines for verification and evaluation. You will also become familiar with online systems, such as International Baccalaureate information system (IBIS) and the programme resource centre, which are vital to the role of the coordinator. The workshop will model collaborative leadership strategies and explore ways to effectively manage change.

DP Category 2: Visual Arts
2026-07-07 - 2026-07-09
