Think Like an IB educator— Not just teach like one
A guided 3-week professional learning experience designed to help educators decode IB philosophy, plan with conceptual clarity and translate inquiry into authentic classroom practice.
Why make This course Unique?
“IB is not just a curriculum shift —- it is a transformation in how educators think about teaching and learning. This program is intentionally designed to support that shift with clarity , structure and practical guidance ”
Who Is This IB PYP Program For?
• Aspiring IB educators
• Educators moving from Traditional boards.
• Early Career IB Teachers Seeking clarity
• Schools Preparing their Teams for IB readiness.
• Educators committed to professional growth.
How Schools Use This IB PYP Course
Schools use this programme to:
• Strengthening new Teacher Onboarding
• Establishing a shared Language of Teaching and Learning.
• Supporting Continuous professional growth.
• Building Teacher confidence — Improving Retention.
What You Walk away with ?
By completing this program participants will:
• The Mindset of an IB Educator
• Clarity Around IB Philosophy.
• Conceptual Planning Skills.
• Intentional Inquiry Design
• Strategies to build student agency.
• The Confidence to Implement & greater professional readiness
If you are ready to move from simply delivering lessons to designing meaningful learning experiences, this program is for you.
Course Modules
| Session Title | Session Overview | Session Details |
| What is IB PYP: Really? | This session builds conceptual clarity around what IB PYP is and is not. Teachers explore the philosophy, purpose, and mindset of PYP without being overwhelmed by terminology. | 90 minutes session (evening during the week / weekend) |
| The IB Learner Profile & International Mindedness in Action | Teachers unpack the Learner Profile as lived behaviour, not posters. International mindedness is explored through daily classroom practices. | 90 minutes session |
| Inquiry & Student Agency: A Safe Starting Point | This session gently introduces inquiry and agency, addressing fear and misconceptions. Teachers experience inquiry as guided and intentional. | 90 minutes session |
| PYP Elements Made Simple | Teachers are introduced to the language of PYP in a non-threatening way, focusing on recognition rather than mastery. | 90 minutes session |
| Approaches to Learning (ATL) & Action—Learning Beyond Content | This session helps teachers see ATL and action already happening in classrooms and how to plan them intentionally. | 90 minutes session |
| Planning for Inquiry—From Activities to Engagement | Teachers understand planning as a thinking process, not paperwork. Focus is on inquiry stages and learning engagements | 90 minutes session |
| Assessment in PYP—Evidence, Not Exams | Teachers explore assessment as ongoing, formative, and reflective—moving away from test-centric thinking. | 90 minutes session |
| Building PYP Culture & Well-being | This session focuses on learning environments, teacher language, routines, and relationships that support inquiry and agency. | 90 minutes session |
Each module includes:
✔ Practical classroom scenarios
✔ Observation and noticing tasks
✔ Guided reflection
✔ Mentor support (in guided cohort)
“Investment is the shift that shapes your entire teaching journey.”
Course Investment
Investment – 5999 INR (5000 + 18 % GST) or 80 US $
- 3 week guided learning experience
- Practical classroom framework
- Resource toolkit
- Planning templates
- Interview support.
“Less than the cost of a typical one-day workshop —
but designed to influence your teaching for years.“
Yes. This course is specifically designed for teachers and leaders with no prior IB experience.
Yes. The course is ideal for CBSE teachers transitioning to IB PYP.
Yes. School-based cohort enrolments are available
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