International Baccalaureate Organization

George Mason is the only university in North America to offer certificate programs in a partnership with the International Baccalaureate Organization (IBO). CEHD’s Center for International Education is offering a two-track initiative. The Certificate in Advanced IB Studies is for practicing teachers, covering domains in the Primary Years Program (PYP), the Middle School Program (MYP), and the Diploma Program (DP). The second track allows students in the FAST TRAIN Elementary Education Program to complete course work in elementary education, as well as a capstone course, Teaching and Learning the IB Primary Years. After teaching for one year in an IB school at the PYP level to complete the internship requirement, participants are eligible to apply to the IBO for the Level I Award.