Bethel's Certificate in International Baccalaureate Education (CIBE) is recognized by the International Baccalaureate Organization (IB). Students who successfully complete the certificate are eligible for the International Baccalaureate Certificate in Teaching and Learning (IBCTL) granted directly by IB.

Program Outcomes

1. Synthesize the International Baccalaureate’s philosophy, including its collaborative emphasis, with personal worldview and reflective work regarding educational experience to date.
2. Develop expertise in one of the IB programmes: PYP, MYP, or DP.
3. Articulate the principles of learning that underpin curriculum design in the four programs of the IB (PYP, MYP, DP, and CP).
4. Analyze the curriculum, instructional, and assessment designs of the PYP, MYP, DP, and CP.
5. Appraise the assessment and feedback strategies emphasized in the PYP, MYP, or DP.
6. Articulate the teaching, learning activities, and student resources that support the PYP, MYP, or DP.

Admission Requirements

The IB certificate program in Teaching and Learning will consider applicants who:

•  Meet the general requirements for admission to the Graduate School.
• Submit an official transcript showing an earned baccalaureate or higher degree.
• International school transcripts are exempt from the general requirement of a NACES or AICE evaluation.
• Submit a copy of a national teaching qualification/license or submit proof of a minimum of three years full-time professional teaching experience in a government-approved/registered school.

Students who have not achieved the minimum GPA, grade standards, or other assessment criteria may still apply to be considered for provisional acceptance. See Admission Categories.

The Certificate in International Baccalaureate Education can be earned while enrolled in the M.A. in Education K–12 program.