The International Educator Certificate (IBEC) for IB Qualification programme qualifies you for an IB Certificate in Teaching and Learning, a highly regarded credential that opens doors to teaching opportunities in over 100 IB schools across Ontario and more than 5,200 schools worldwide.
This certificate offers educators the chance to explore the principles and practices of one of the three IB programs:
The program consists of four online courses and a practical component. The practical element is a professional learning community (PLC) conducted online, allowing students to complete all requirements entirely online—no matter where they are in the world.
With three intakes per year—in January, June, and September—the IB Certificate program offers flexibility for educators at all stages of their careers. Complete the certificate at your own pace, with the option to finish in as little as 8 months!
Important Semester Dates
| TERM |
REGISTRATION OPENS |
Deadline to submit documents for pre-assessment |
REGISTRATION CLOSES and Tuition Fees Due |
COURSES START |
COURSES END |
DROP DEADLINE |
SEMESTER LENGTH |
|
Summer 2026 |
October 30, 2025 |
May 3, 2026 |
May 11, 2026 |
June 1, 2026 |
August 10, 2026 |
June 15, 2026 |
10 Weeks |
|
Fall 2026 |
October 30, 2025 |
August 20, 2026 |
August 30, 2026 |
September 21, 2026 |
November 30, 2026 |
October 5, 2026 |
10 Weeks |
| Winter 2027 | Opening soon | December 15, 2026 | January 5, 2027 | January 19, 2027 | March 30, 2027 | February 2, 2027 | 10 Weeks |
| Summer 2027 | TBA | May 1, 2027 | May 18, 2027 | June 1, 2027 | August 10, 2027 | June 15, 2027 | 10 Weeks |
| Fall 2027 | TBA | August 15, 2027 | September 6, 2027 | September 21, 2027 | November 30, 2027 | October 5, 2027 | 10 Weeks |
Pre-assessment of Eligibility: If you are interested in the programme and want to know if you are eligible to enroll, the Faculty of Education will pre-assess you. Please see the deadline dates to submit the request. It is preferred that an online application be submitted. If you have difficulty with the application, you can email your documents to ib@uwindsor.ca.
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