IB PYP Authorisation Process by International Baccalaureate® (IB), Asia Pacific

IB Authorization Process

The IB mission statement The International Baccalaureate aims to develop inquiring, knowledgeable and caring young people who help to create a better and more peaceful world through intercultural understanding and respect. To this end the organization works with schools, governments and international organizations to develop challenging programmes of international education and rigorous assessment. These programmes encourage students across the world to become active, compassionate and lifelong learners who understand that other people, with their differences, can also be right.

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―The IB is aware that for each school, the implementation of an IB programme is a journey, and that the school will meet these standards and practices to varying degrees along the way.‖ Programme standards and practices 2010

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The authorization process

The process is the same for all schools and has been designed to support schools in:    

making the decision to become and IB World School understanding the nature and requirements of the IB programme defining their readiness to implement the programme planning to sustain the programme in the long term

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Changes in the authorization process  Submission of applications online  Introduction of a consultation process to support schools through the candidate phase.  Verification visit  PD requirements  Required workshop attendance for Head of school or designee before candidacy  For MYP: Required in-school workshop for all teachers during the candidate phase  Expectation of fulfillment of PD requirements at the time of the verification visit

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Overview of the authorization process

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2 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 3 year process ÂŠ International Baccalaureate Organization 2007

Consideration Phase  School information form

 Before starting the application process to become an IB World School, the school conducts a feasibility study in which it analyses the IB philosophy, programme structure and requirements, compares its findings with the situation of the school and defines what needs to be done

in order to implement the programme.  The head of school or designee participates in an IB workshop to become familiar with the IB programme and the authorization process. © International Baccalaureate Organization 2007 The school can contact the IB for support during this phase

Essential Reading ď&#x201A;§ Before completing the SIF form, acquaint yourself with the document:

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IB procedures, rules and regulations From: Rules for candidate schools The IB procedures to follow, the requirements for authorization and the rules and regulations to respect for candidate schools are contained in the following documents, which are available on the IB public website.

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a. Guide to school authorization (per IB programme) b. Application for candidacy (per IB programme) c. Application for authorization (per IB programme) d. Rules for candidate schools e. Rules for IB World Schools (per IB programme) f. General regulations (per IB programme) g. Rules and policy for use of IB intellectual property

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IB procedures, rules and regulations  Requirements related to the school entity  Requirements related to the structure of the programme  Requirements related to the implementation of the programme

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Information from:

Rules for candidate schools  The three programmes are free-standing; schools may opt to offer one, or any combination of the three programmes. However, if a school chooses to offer consecutive IB programmes, the programmes must be continuous, with students moving from one programme to the next without any gap years.

 The school must be duly registered as a legal entity  New schools should normally have been in existence for at least three years before they can be authorized.

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Candidacy  In order to be recognized as a candidate school by the IB Organization, schools must submit the completed Application for candidacy and supporting documents, and have paid the corresponding fee, to the relevant IB office for its consideration.  Submission of online application for candidacy form Submission dates: April 1st and October 1st *Best dates for submission: Northern Hemisphere, April Southern Hemisphere, October Page 12

Candidacy  If the IB accepts the form and supporting documents, the school will be recognized as a candidate school through a letter sent by the IB. Thereafter, a school is entitled to describe itself as a candidate school.  NB: Text for candidate schools to use in marketing materials (INSERT NAME OF SCHOOL) is a candidate school* for the (insert name of programme). This school is pursuing authorization as an IB World School. These are schools that share a common philosophy—a commitment to high quality, challenging, international education that (this school) believes is important for our students. Page 13

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Candidate Phase ď&#x201A;§ During this time the school will receive the following services from the IB Organization:

access to the online curriculum centre for all staff who will be involved in the implementation of the programme (also use the materials available on the public website) access to electronic versions of documents published by the IB related to the implementation of the programme, through the online curriculum centre (OCC) advice either through the relevant IB office or from IB approved consultants Page 15

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one consultation visit to the school.

Consultant ď&#x201A;§ Schools and consultants are notified of the consultancy in early September (April submissions) and early March (October submissions).

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Consultation Process

Throughout the consultation, the consultant will support and give advice based on information provided in the current IB publications and his/her professional knowledge ÂŠ International Baccalaureate Organization 2007 of the programme.

Standards and practices Programme specific requirements

Standards

Practices

DP requirements MYP requirements PYP requirements

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Programme standards and practices An example of programme specific requirements for PYP

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Guide to school authorization format for PYP

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Action plan A: Philosophy The school’s educational beliefs and values reflect IB philosophy. Objective

Actions

Date to be achieved

Person/group responsible for achieving this objective

Budgetary implications

Evidence of achievement or of progress towards achievement of the objective

B: Organization B1: Leadership and structure The school’s leadership and administrative structures ensure the implementation of the Diploma/Middle Years/Primary Years Programme. Objective

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Actions

Date to be achieved

Person/group responsible for achieving this objective

Budgetary implications

Evidence of achievement or of progress towards achievement of the objective

Consultancy Process Summary  The consultation process normally last up to two years and comprises two parts: • 20 hours of remote consultation per year of candidacy • One two-day, on-site visit.

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Application for authorization  This Application for authorization: Primary Years Programme should be completed electronically and submitted with the supporting documents following the guidelines and deadlines provided by the relevant IB office.

 Submitted approximately 6 weeks before verification visit date.

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A school must have implemented the Primary Years Programme (PYP) for at least one academic year before submitting this Baccalaureate Organization 2007 Application for authorization: Primary Years© International Programme.

Professional Development

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Required reading: We confirm again that: We have read the following documents published on the IB website or purchased from the IB store, made them available to the relevant constituencies of the school and agree to abide by the regulations therein:        

Programme standards and practices Making the PYP happen: A curriculum framework for international primary education Making the PYP happen: Pedagogical leadership in a PYP school Rules for candidate schools Rules for IB World Schools: Primary Years Programme General regulations: Primary Years Programme Guide to school authorization: Primary Years Programme Rules and policy for use of IB intellectual property

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PYP Coordinator’s Handbook 2011-2012 Frequently asked questions:          

What constitutes collaborative planning in the PYP? How much time does a PYP coordinator need to do the role? Can a school have a PYP coordinator and a curriculum coordinator? Does an IB World School offering the PYP have to offer visual arts and performing arts at each year/grade level? Can the PYP planner be altered? Who should be using the PYP planner? How many units of inquiry do we have to teach? How many units do we have to teach 3–6 year olds? How long do the units of inquiry have to be for 3–6 year olds? Should unit titles and subject focuses be included in a school’s programme of inquiry? © International Baccalaureate Organization 2007

Standards and Practices – Discussion Points  The school as a community of learners is committed to a collaborative approach to curriculum development.  The school demonstrates a commitment to transdisciplinary learning.  The school implements the Primary Years Programme as an inclusive programme for all students.  The responsibility for pedagogical leadership within the school is a shared responsibility, including at least the Primary Years Programme coordinator and the primary school principal.  The classroom teacher takes responsibility at least for the language of instruction, mathematics, social studies and science, to support the Primary Years Programme model of transdisciplinary teaching and learning. Page 28