International Baccalaureate (IB) Teaching Certificate
Inquiry-led teaching for the IB continuum
A 140-hour pathway into IB philosophy and practice — inquiry cycles, approaches to learning, international-mindedness and assessment against IB criteria.
Who it's for
Built for teachers like you
Teachers transitioning from national curricula into IB World Schools
IB PYP/MYP/DP teachers wanting structured, credentialled training
Coordinators building consistent practice across teams
Program structure
Five modules, one practicum
The IB philosophy
International-mindedness, the learner profile and the continuum.
Inquiry-based planning
Designing units around concepts, questions and authentic contexts.
Approaches to learning
Teaching thinking, research, communication and self-management skills.
IB assessment & criteria
Rubric design, moderation and feedback against IB criteria.
The practicum
Inquiry-led teaching practice observed against IB standards.
Your study studio
Learn inside the IB Foundations studio
Enrolled teachers study the IB modules inside our dedicated studio app. Reflective journaling stays here on MastaLearn, so all your reflections and logged hours build toward the certificate in one place.
IB certificate
IB Foundations & Frameworks Certificate
Work through the IB philosophy, inquiry-based planning, approaches to learning and assessment modules — with an AI tutor, group discussions and live progress tracking toward your certificate.
Advanced · IBCTL certificate
IB Pedagogy & Programme Development Certificate
Progress to the IBCTL certificate — an advanced graduate-level course covering assessment, unit planning, differentiation and practicum across PYP, MYP and DP (8 modules, ~72 hours).
Assessment
How you're assessed
Module quizzes
Concept checks after each module.
Assignments
Unit plans and rubrics reviewed by IB-experienced trainers.
Practicum
Observed inquiry-led teaching practice.
Final exam
Assessment of IB pedagogy and planning.
Certification
What you walk away with
The International Baccalaureate (IB) Teaching Certificate
- Verifiable IB teaching certificate
- Digital badge with a public verification link
- A portfolio of inquiry-based unit plans
Verification
Certificates carry a unique ID and a public verification page for schools and employers.
Pricing
Enroll for $220
Flexible payment plans available.
One-time $220
3 monthly payments of $78
School group rate from $150/teacher
FAQ
International Baccalaureate (IB) questions
Questions about this track?
Book a free call with a certification advisor.