Applying for the IBCC
All IB World Schools offering the Diploma Programme are eligible to apply to become authorized to offer the IBCC. In order for a school to be authorized to offer the IBCC, it must be authorized by the IB to
implement it.
The authorization process has been designed to support schools in:
- making the decision to offer the IBCC
- understanding the nature and requirements of the IBCC
- defining their readiness to implement the IBCC
- planning to sustain the IBCC in the long term.
The authorization process has a number of phases, each of which has distinctive objectives and related time
frames.
The implementation of the IBCC may entail changes in the life of a school. These guidelines are intended to support schools during the process of authorization.
The authorization process has a number of phases, each of which has distinctive objectives and is described below.
Click on the titles below for more information about each step in the process:
A school that wants to know more about the IBCC is invited to complete the Expression of interest form in order to inform the IB of their interest and to request additional information. This is a shorter version of the School Information form, as we recognize that schools applying to offer the IBCC are already IB World Schools.
Before application, the school conducts a feasibility study in which it analyses the educational aims, structure and requirements of the IBCC, compares its findings with the situation of the school and defines what needs to be done in order to implement the IBCC. As a result the school will decide whether to apply to be authorized to offer the IBCC.
Please note that the submission of the Expression of interest form:
- gives no guarantee that candidate status or authorization will be granted.
Essential reading:
IBCC Standards and practices [209 KB, PDF]
IBCC Guide to school authorization [205 KB, PDF]
IBCC Rules for schools wishing to be authorized [209 KB, PDF]
IBCC Rules for schools authorized to offer the IBCC [118KB, PDF]
IBCC General regulations [98 KB, PDF] (current version).
IBCC General regulations November 2011 [101 KB, PDF] (shall enter into force on 1 September 2012 for May session schools, for all candidates enrolling in the IBCC from August/September 2012, or 1 January 2013 for November session schools, for all candidates enrolling in the IBCC from January/February 2013, and shall remain applicable to all schools until amended).
Form the school completes:
Expression of interest form (external link)
If you are not able to access the online form, please contact the appropriate IB office
After completing the consideration phase, the school will decide whether to start the authorization process by requesting to become a candidate school.
The application form with the corresponding supporting documents must be submitted in order to formally apply for candidate status.
The Application for candidacy shows that the school has carried out a preliminary analysis of the programme and of the consequences of its implementation and that, as a result, plans have been developed reflecting the commitment of the school to make the necessary adjustments to offer the IBCC.
Essential reading:
IBCC Standards and practices [209 KB, PDF]
IBCC Guide to school authorization [205 KB, PDF]
IBCC Rules for schools wishing to be authorized [209 KB, PDF]
IBCC Rules for schools authorized to offer the IBCC [118KB, PDF]
IBCC General regulations [98 KB, PDF] (current version).
IBCC General regulations November 2011 [101 KB, PDF] (shall enter into force on 1 September 2012 for May session schools, for all candidates enrolling in the IBCC from August/September 2012, or 1 January 2013 for November session schools, for all candidates enrolling in the IBCC from January/February 2013, and shall remain applicable to all schools until amended).
Fees:
For information about the IBCC fee structure, view the section on Fees and services
Form the school completes:
From January 2011 onwards, Application for candidacy is only available to be completed online.
Schools must liaise with the appropriate IB office to receive access to the site.
- IB Africa,Europe and Middle East: ibaem@ibo.org
- IB Americas: iba@ibo.org
- IB Asia Pacific: ibap@ibo.org
The following files are presented for information only and should not be submitted:
Application for candidacy: IBCC (PDF, 223KB)
Following acceptance of application for candidacy the school is recognized as an IB candidate school.
During this period the school will take the actions necessary to address the IB requirements for authorization. Special attention should be given to the implementation of the professional development plan as early as possible to ensure that teachers will be duly trained in IB-recognized professional development activities.
All teachers will be given access to the IB online curriculum centre (OCC), a website where teachers can obtain IB publications and teaching materials and can participate in online forums on programme-related topics with their colleagues from IB World schools around the world.
The school will have the support of the IB through advice by the relevant IB office and IB approved consultants.
Request for authorization
In 2011 there will be a transition from the current authorization process to the new one. The school should consult the appropriate regional webpage or IB office for information as to which application process will apply.
Essential reading:
IBCC Standards and practices [209 KB, PDF]
IBCC Guide to school authorization [205 KB, PDF]
IBCC Rules for schools wishing to be authorized [209 KB, PDF]
IBCC Rules for schools authorized to offer the IBCC [118KB, PDF]
IBCC General regulations [98 KB, PDF] (current version).
IBCC General regulations November 2011 [101 KB, PDF] (shall enter into force on 1 September 2012 for May session schools, for all candidates enrolling in the IBCC from August/September 2012, or 1 January 2013 for November session schools, for all candidates enrolling in the IBCC from January/February 2013, and shall remain applicable to all schools until amended).
Form the school completes:
Application for authorization: IBCC. This form will need to be completed and submitted online and will be available in an online format in 2011.
The following files are presented for information only and should not be submitted:
Application for authorization: IBCC (PDF, 271KB)
What happens next?
Verification visit by an IB visiting team.
Upon acceptance of the Application for authorization a visit to the school will be carried out to verify the school’s claim that it has taken all the necessary actions and is prepared to be authorized to offer the IBCC:
The purpose of the visit is to ensure that the educational principles, standards and practices on which the IBCC is founded will be maintained and furthered.
The IB Director general makes the final decision in granting or denying authorization.
Following authorization, schools will go through an evaluation process that takes place on regular basis to ensure that the standards and practices of the IBCC are being maintained.
