We at Indus Training and Research Institute (ITARI) are delighted to announce that we are the first in Asia to have our flagship teacher education programmes—the Postgraduate Diploma in Education-International (PGDE-I) and the Master of Arts in Education (M.A.Ed.) – RPL Route, offered by Birmingham City University (BCU), UK—officially recognised by the International Baccalaureate Organization (IBO). All aspiring, pre-service and in-service teachers—hereafter referred to as learners—who complete these programmes will also earn the International Baccalaureate Educator Certificate (IBEC).

This means that every learner enrolling in any of these programmes through ITARI, commencing on 1 September each year, will now graduate with:
• A UK-accredited qualification from Birmingham City University, and
• The International Baccalaureate Educator Certificate in PYP, MYP, DP, and CP, recognised globally by the IBO.

Why This Matters

This global certification reflects ITARI’s commitment to integrating IB philosophy and pedagogy into every aspect of its teacher education programmes. Learners experience a rich intercultural and multinational academic environment, combining rigorous UK academic standards with IB principles of inquiry-based, student-centred learning—ensuring they are equipped for success in IB World Schools and beyond.
The holistic programme structure delivered through ITARI ensures that learners gain conceptual depth, practical application, and reflective capability—hallmarks of world-class teacher education.