Services

Consulting built around the real work of becoming — and running — an IB World School.

From first feasibility conversations to day-to-day classroom practice, each service targets a specific stage of the IBDP journey.

For school leadership

IB Candidacy & Authorization Guidance

The Candidacy and Authorization application process carries real technical weight — official documentation, policy requirements and a verification visit that leaves little room for guesswork. We guide school heads through each requirement so nothing is left to chance.

Feasibility

Candidacy Preparation

Market and readiness analysis, coordinator appointments and the formal Application for Candidacy, prepared and reviewed before submission.

Compliance

Policy & Curriculum Mapping

Drafting the four mandatory school policies — Language, Inclusion/SEN, Assessment and Academic Integrity — and mapping two-year DP course outlines.

Verification

Visit Readiness

Mock stakeholder interviews, documentation review and logistical coordination ahead of the official IB verification visit.

For teachers & coordinators

Modular Teacher Training Curriculum

A four-module framework that balances the technical compliance IB authorization requires with practical, day-to-day classroom pedagogy.

Module 1 — All DP Teachers & Coordinators

Deciphering the IBDP Framework

Navigating official IB documentation, subject guides and academic integrity policies, so syllabus construction aligns with IB regulation from day one.

Module 2 — Subject Teachers, CAS & EE Supervisors

Driving the DP Core

Integrating Theory of Knowledge into specific subjects and managing research mentorship for the Extended Essay and CAS.

Module 3 — All Classroom Educators

Assessment Literacy & Backwards Design

Mastering Internal Assessment criteria and past mark schemes to build valid, criterion-related assessment directly into daily lesson plans.

Module 4 — Advanced Practitioners & Department Heads

Inquiry & International-Mindedness

Fostering the IB Learner Profile and scaffolding critical thinking toward active, student-centred classrooms.

For Heads of School

Strategic Leadership Advisory

Ongoing counsel for school leaders navigating budget, staffing and policy decisions across the authorization timeline and beyond — drawing on direct experience as a Head of School and school visit team member.

Advisory

Resourcing & Budget Planning

Guidance on laboratory, library and digital resource investment required to meet IB global standards.

Advisory

Stakeholder Communication

Preparing leadership to brief boards, parents and staff clearly at each stage of the process.

Advisory

Ongoing Programme Support

Continued guidance after authorization, including preparation for programme evaluation.

From complex compliance to confident authorization

What this looks like for your school

Every service above addresses a real, specific hurdle schools face — here is what the hurdle looks like, how we solve it, and what it delivers in practice.

01 — Candidacy & IB Authorization Guidance

From documentation overload to a confident verification visit

The Hurdle

Feeling overwhelmed by the sheer volume of IB documentation? School leaders often struggle to align local curricula with IB frameworks, leading to high anxiety about missing strict deadlines or failing the verification visit.

The Solution

Step-by-step guidance through the Candidacy and Authorization phases — hands-on policy drafting, curriculum mapping, and comprehensive mock verification visits.

The Outcome

100% compliant documentation submitted ahead of deadlines, minimized administrative stress, and an accelerated, error-free path to becoming an official IB World School.

In Action

“We don't just hand you templates. We sit down with your leadership team to co-author your language and academic honesty policies, review your curriculum maps line-by-line, and conduct a simulated verification visit to ensure your team is entirely ready for the official inspectors.”

02 — Teacher & Coordinator Training

From dense technical rubrics to confident classroom practice

The Hurdle

It is common for teachers to feel intimidated by dense, technical IB rubrics. Without practical training, translating these guidelines into everyday lesson plans is exhausting, and staff turnover can leave new teachers feeling isolated.

The Solution

A specialized four-module pedagogical framework that transforms technical compliance into clear, practical classroom strategies for DP teachers and coordinators.

The Outcome

A highly motivated teaching faculty that confidently designs high-scoring internal assessments, resulting in stronger student outcomes and higher teacher retention.

In Action

“Instead of just reading the IB guide, we run live assessment calibration workshops. We bring real student essays, sit with your subject teachers, and grade them together using official examiner rubrics so your staff knows exactly how to score work accurately.”

03 — Head of School & Leadership Advisory

From budget uncertainty to full stakeholder alignment

The Hurdle

Implementing the IBDP is a major financial and structural commitment. School boards and Heads of School often struggle with resource budgeting, managing pushback from parents, and ensuring long-term financial sustainability.

The Solution

Strategic, executive counsel covering everything from feasibility studies and resource planning to stakeholder communication strategies.

The Outcome

Total alignment between your board's budget and the IB's requirements, a clear multi-year financial roadmap, and enthusiastic buy-in from your school community.

In Action

“We partner with you to build a sustainable resource allocation model. We help you calculate the exact ROI of your IB investments and will even join your board or parent meetings to answer complex structural questions with 15 years of global insight.”

Next step

See exactly how the authorization journey unfolds

Our roadmap breaks the official IB timeline into three clear phases.

View the Authorization Roadmap