Graduate Certificate in International Education (IB)

University of Melbourne

Australia, Melbourne

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University of Melbourne

Australia , Melbourne

Key Facts

Program Level

Graduate Certificate

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

Online

Application Fee

AUD 154

Campuses

Online

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake DeadlinesJuly-2026

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Duration 6 month(s)

Tuition Fee

AUD 17,488 / year

Next Intake July-2026

Graduate Certificate in International Education (IB)

About

Overview

Certified and accredited by the International Baccalaureate Organisation®, the Graduate Certificate in International Education (IB) provides qualified teachers with the theoretical and practical skills related to the International Baccalaureate (IB) Programme and IB education more broadly.

Offered by Australia’s leading university in education studies (Times Higher Education World University Rankings by Subject 2025), this course allows students to continue teaching while studying at a time and place that suits them.

Who is this course for?

This course is for practising teachers who are passionate about education and interested in the IB philosophy. Whether you're in the early stages of your career and you want to expand your career opportunities, or you have taught for many years and you're looking to upskill and improve their teaching quality, this internationally recognised qualification is for you.

International students are welcome to study this course. However, please note that this course is not available to international students who require a student visa to study in Australia as it does not meet the onshore study requirements and it is not registered with CRICOS.

Course aims

This course is designed to produce teachers with expertise and specialist knowledge in the International Baccalaureate (IB) Programme. As a student of this course, you will also gain high-quality professional development that encourages critical thinking and self-reflection.

Related pathway courses

You may also be interested in the Master of International Education (International Baccalaureate).

Graduates who specialise in the Primary Years Programme (PYP) (ages 3–12), Middle Years Programme (MYP) or Education (IB) Diploma Programme (DP) (ages 16–18) are eligible for the IB Certificate in teaching and learning through the International Baccalaureate Organisation®.

Requirements

Entry Requirements

Admission criteria

To be considered for entry into this course, you must have:

A four-year degree in education (or equivalent), OR
An undergraduate degree in any discipline and at least 50 credit points (or equivalent) of graduate study in education.

Meeting the published entry requirements for this course does not guarantee selection.

English language requirements

All applicants to the University of Melbourne must satisfy the English language requirements. This may be achieved in a number of ways, including recognised previous study taught and assessed entirely in English or an approved English language test. If you are from a non-English speaking background, the required standard of English for this degree is one of the following English proficiency test scores:

English language test score requirements
If you need to undertake an English language test, you must meet one of the scores* below:

IELTS

7.0

with written 7.0 and no band less than 6.0
TOEFL

94+

with writing 27; speaking 24; reading 24; listening 24
PEARSON

72+

with written communicative skill of 75 and no other communicative skill below 72
CAMBRIDGE

185+

with no less than 185 in writing and no less than 169 in each other skill
*Accepted tests: IELTS (Academic English Only); TOEFL Internet-based test; Pearson Test of English Academic; Cambridge English: Advanced/Certificate of Advanced English (CAE). If a test displays N/A, it means it is not accepted for this course.

About selection

When assessing applications, the Selection Committee will consider your previous studies and academic performance.

The Selection Committee may request additional information to clarify any aspect of an application, according to the University’s Academic Board rules regarding selection instruments.

Meeting the published entry requirements for this course does not guarantee selection.

English Program Requirements

English language test score requirements

If you need to undertake an English language test, you must meet one of the scores* below:

IELTS

7.0

with written 7.0 and no band less than 6.0

TOEFL

94+

with writing 27; speaking 24; reading 24; listening 24

PEARSON

72+

with written communicative skill of 75 and no other communicative skill below 72

CAMBRIDGE

185+

with no less than 185 in writing and no less than 169 in each other skill

*Accepted tests: IELTS (Academic English Only); TOEFL Internet-based test; Pearson Test of English Academic; Cambridge English: Advanced/Certificate of Advanced English (CAE). If a test displays N/A, it means it is not accepted for this course.

Career

Career outcomes

Over the past five years the number of schools offering the International Baccalaureate has grown exponentially worldwide, with almost fifty per cent more institutions adopting the teaching framework. The increased demand for skilled professionals of the IB positions graduates of this program as preferred candidates in the classroom, to bridge gaps in knowledge and guide students to find their own answers.

Graduates of this course will be well placed to take up new career opportunities locally and globally.