Program Overview

Introduction to the Program

The Graduate Certificate of International Education (GCIE) program of East China Normal University (ECNU) is the first and only IB Educator Certificate (IBEC) program in mainland China certified by the International Baccalaureate (IB). The program leverages the research power of the departments of education, international education, and teacher education of ECNU, drawing on the experiences and practices employed by successful IB World Schools in China. It focuses on both theoretical knowledge and practical skills training, aiming to cultivate teachers with national and international-mindedness. Upon successful completion of the program, participants will be familiar with IB educational philosophy and be proficient in using IB teaching modes. The students who have completed the program will be awarded the IB certificate in teaching and learning (DP) by IB.

Course Information

The course of study is comprised of core units and elective units.

• Core courses include:
  • IB Curriculum Philosophy
  • IB Teaching, Learning and Assessment
  • IB Seminar
  • Teaching Practicum (6 weeks)
• Elective courses are chosen from two streams: IB Chinese and IB Math.
  • IB Chinese includes:
    • Second Language Acquisition and Development
    • Evaluation and Design of TCSOL Material for IBDP
    • Language and Literature Pedagogy
  • IB Math includes:
    • IB Math Contents Analysis
    • Approaches to Teaching Mathematics Focusing on IB Mathematics
    • IB Math English

Teaching Arrangement

The program is comprised of intensive instruction and teaching practicum. The intensive instruction is generally arranged during the summer holidays and Christmas holidays of international schools, and the teaching practicum is arranged in the teaching cycle of IB schools. The program consists of 6 weeks of intensive instruction and 6 weeks of teaching practicum, with a total of 16 credits.

Instruction Time

• The first intensive instruction: July-August 2025 (4 weeks)
• The second intensive instruction: late December 2025 (2 weeks) Note: The instruction time can be adjusted for customized programs.

Entry Requirements

• An approved Bachelor's degree and an approved teaching qualification
• English proficiency (IELTS 6, TOEFL 70, CET-6)
• Other equivalent qualifications

Fees

• Application fee: 800 RMB (non-refundable)
• Tuition: 42,000 RMB

Procedure for Obtaining the IB Educator Certificate (IBEC)

• Participants should complete course registration before attending the course to obtain IB resource library permission.
• Complete the program course and conduct the 6-week practicum experience in an IB world school (those with more than one year of teaching experience can be exempted from practicum by providing a certificate of employment).
• All graduates of the GCIE must hold an approved teaching qualification.
• ECNU will pass the list of students who have fulfilled the above requirements to IB.
• Students pay around 290 USD for the application of the certificate.
• IB will issue the IB certificate in teaching and learning (DP) after review.