Program Leadership & Administration
- Provide overall leadership for the IB programme (DP, MYP, PYP)
- Coordinate curriculum planning and implementation across subjects and core components (TOK, Extended Essay, CAS)
- Organize internal assessments, mock exams, orals, and final exams per IB standards
- Handle student registrations, track academic records, and manage all communication with the IB Organization
🔹 Teacher Support & Professional Development
- Keep faculty informed about curriculum changes, assessment guidance, and IB policy updates
- Facilitate professional development workshops and peer collaboration
- Mentor teachers in applying IB philosophy and best teaching practices
🔹 Student Guidance & Academic Support
- Advise students on subject selection and meet diploma requirements
- Help students understand deadlines, academic integrity, and policies
- Guide core elements: Extended Essay, CAS, and TOK
- Assist with coordination for transfer or late-entry students
🔹 Parent and Community Engagement
- Organize informational workshops explaining the IB structure, assessment, and expectations
- Assist parents in understanding how to support their children academically
- Promote IB ideology and values throughout the school community
🔹 Liaison & Compliance with IB Standards
- Serve as the primary contact between the school and the IBO
- Ensure compliance with IB regulations in all submissions and assessments
- Manage school evaluation visits, accreditation processes, and all required paperwork
🔹 Data Management & Quality Assurance
- Monitor student performance data and analyze exam results
- Use data trends to identify areas for improvement in teaching or resources
- Collaborate with school leadership for budgeting and allocation of resources
🎯 Additional Insights
- Many IB Coordinators continue teaching part-time while managing coordination duties
- They work closely with PYP and MYP counterparts for seamless IB programme continuity
- The role demands strong organizational, interpersonal, and leadership qualities, along with deep familiarity with IB philosophy and instructions
✅ Final Thoughts
An IB Coordinator is the pivotal organizer ensuring that students, teachers, and parents all succeed within the structured IB framework. From planning and compliance to support and evaluation, they keep the programme running smoothly—performing an essential role in the success of IB schools worldwide.
