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IB Summer Virtual Workshops
IB Summer Virtual Workshops
The Branksome Hall IB Summer Virtual Workshops are an exciting opportunity for you to learn from world-class, certified International Baccalaureate instructors, improve your knowledge of the IB curriculum and network with many like-minded thinkers.
Dates and registration for 2025 IB summer workshops coming soon.
Dates and registration for 2025 IB summer workshops coming soon.
The Team
Heather Friesen
Head, Academics and Professional Learning
Head, Academics and Professional Learning
Rebecca Shu
Administrative Assistant, IB Programs & BHX Program Coordinator
Administrative Assistant, IB Programs & BHX Program Coordinator
Testimonials
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IB Education, Category 3 - Learning Diversity and Inclusion
“This workshop was great because the workshop leader used the same apps and platforms that all teachers use and can easily access. In the past, when the leaders just used the IB proprietary apps, it was hard to find the resources and to have online discussions. Using Padlet, Zoom, etc. was much smoother.”
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DP Category 2 - Theory of Knowledge
“Our workshop leader did an excellent job of facilitating this workshop to ensure we felt ready to assess for TOK. The content in this workshop was mostly for the assessments, which was helpful to see where we want to go with the course when we teach it.”
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PYP Category 2 - Evidencing Learning
“I thought it was a great workshop. I am happy I made notes and will use them to implement improvements to my classroom this coming year. Thank you.”
Which workshops should I choose?
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Choose Category 1 workshops if you are new to the IB or if your situation is similar to any of the following:
- You are new to the faculty of a longstanding IB World School and have not taught in an IB programme previously.
- You are aware of the IB philosophy and programme structure but are not experienced in teaching or administering the IB.
- You are familiar with the IB subject guide (including assessment procedures, moderation) and would like greater confidence before teaching a course.
- You have inherited a course and would like a review before teaching it to suit your own style and expertise.
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Choose Category 2 workshops to develop your expertise in delivering an IB programme. You will have an opportunity to:
- Make connections between programme frameworks and classroom practice.
- Enhance your understanding of assessment in IB programmes.
- Discuss and analyze standards and practices.
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Choose Category 3 workshops to go more deeply into areas you enjoy and to deepen your understanding and mastery of a particular area or subject.
Note: Teachers and other school leaders who do not teach in an IB World School but wish to sample IB learning may choose to participate in many of our workshops. Please refer to the "Recommended for" information in each workshop description.
Fees & Payment Policy
Registration Fee: $1,200.00 CAD (approximately $900.00 USD).
A portion of this fee is paid to the International Baccalaureate Organization for professional development support that allows us to make these workshops possible.
A portion of this fee is paid to the International Baccalaureate Organization for professional development support that allows us to make these workshops possible.
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Payment Policy
Once registration is completed, you will be emailed an invoice with your registration confirmation. Payment is due within 30 days of registration. Any registration made after May 15, 2024 must be made by credit card.Acceptable payment methods:Visa, MasterCard or cheque – no purchase orders will be accepted.
Wire Transfers:Please Note: We will only release login information to participants who have paid in full.
Other Policies
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Registration Policy +
Branksome Hall IB Summer Workshops will send you a registration confirmation after payment has been processed.Branksome Hall IB Summer Workshops reserves the right to withdraw any session due to low enrollment. All refunds will be processed within 30 days after the close of the workshop.Late RegistrationsA $50.00 late fee will be charged for all registrations received after the registration deadline. -
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Once a workshop is full, we will waitlist participants on a first come, first served basis. Should space become available, waitlist requests will be processed in the order in which they were received.
Notification will be sent via email to the participant and IB Coordinator, where applicable, if an opening becomes available. The participant or the IB Coordinator must accept this spot via written confirmation (email or fax) within four business days. If a confirmation is not received within four days, the offer becomes cancelled. Once written confirmation is received from the participant, all registration and cancellation policies are applicable. Waitlist notifications sent out after the registration deadline are not subject to the $50.00 late fee. -
Cancellation Policy +
Registration fees will be fully refunded, minus a $75.00 administration fee, for cancellations received in writing before the specified date. The administration fee applies regardless of if we have received payment. Please email conferences@branksome.on.ca to request a cancellation.
A credit will be issued for cancellations received between the specified date (TBC) and the workshop date. This credit will be valid for the next year’s workshop only. Your acceptance of the terms of this agreement shall be your acknowledgment of this policy. All cancellations will be processed after the workshop and refunds will be issued in the form of a cheque.
Why do we charge when people cancel?- We have created workshop materials for the cancelling registrant
- We have hired workshop leaders based upon the registrant’s promise to attend
- We have, in the case of late cancellations, lost the income of a waitlisted participant
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Attendance Policy +
All Branksome Hall IB Summer Workshops are 15 hours in length; it is required that participants attend the entire workshop. An electronic Certificate of Attendance will be emailed to each participant following the workshop, only if they have completed 15 hours total. If, after two weeks from the end of the workshop, you have not received your certificate, please email conferences@branksome.on.ca.One replacement certificate can be issued free of charge up until one year after the workshop end date. Requests made after this date will incur a $20.00 administration fee. -
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Please note that Branksome Hall IB Summer Workshops is required to share your workshop registration data with The International Baccalaureate Organization. The IBO will not share your data with anyone else.
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LAND ACKNOWLEDGMENT
We wish to acknowledge this land on which Branksome operates. For thousands of years, it has been the traditional land of the Wendat, the Seneca, and most recently, the Mississaugas of the Credit River. Today, this meeting place is still the home to many Indigenous peoples from across Turtle Island and we are grateful to have the opportunity to work and go to school on this land.*
*The Land Acknowledgement may evolve as we honour our commitment to Truth and Reconciliation in partnership with Indigenous communities.
*The Land Acknowledgement may evolve as we honour our commitment to Truth and Reconciliation in partnership with Indigenous communities.
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