CP | Cat 1 | Head of School
Dates
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Day 1 - 18/09/2026
10:00 AM - 03:00 PM -
Day 2 - 19/09/2026
10:00 AM - 03:00 PM -
Day 3 - 20/09/2026
12:30 PM - 03:45 PM
Course Description
In this workshop, heads of school are challenged to think about the process of leadership differently, to base their decision-making and actioning on a foundation of deeper understanding of the complex nature of their own particular context as well as being immersed into the IB ecosystem. Building on this understanding, leaders — together with the IB — will consider the ways in which their school community (all stakeholders) will place learning at the centre of their IB programme, through the thoughtful development of purpose, culture and environment, in alignment with the IB’s mission and philosophy.
Learning Outcome
- Embrace their role as a leader of a learning organization in an IB global context.
- Become familiar with the IB’s philosophy and requirements, including the specifications relevant to the programme(s) for which the school is seeking authorization.
- Prepare to inform and engage their school community.
- Plan their school’s IB journey through authorization and beyond, including the identification of a potential leading learners team.
Target Audience
The head of school, who may be the head, executive head, owner, principal, governor, superintendent. Heads will be encouraged to consider who they should send to Leading the learning category
Course Includes
- IB Certification
Sara Woodcock has been teaching and examining with the IBDP since 1997 when she started working at an international school in Madrid and specifically with the CP since 2010 when her school was part of the global pilot for the IBCP.
A former programme coordinator, Sara is currently based in the UK, in the southeast between London and Cambridge. She now works as a Lead educator for the IB as a workshop leader, programme/evaluation leader, chair for multi-programme visits, DP/CP consultant, reader and curriculum developer.