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Events and Training
A full list of of professional development courses is available in our Training and Events section.
CIE Professional Development for Teachers
CIE provides a well–established programme of professional development courses and services for teachers giving teachers the knowledge and skills they need to help students succeed in CIE examinations.
CIE offers:
- face–to–face training courses around the world
- online courses
- access to training resources to gain accreditation such as Coursework Training Handbooks.
CIE also offers 'Ask the Examiner' seminars, and an International Teachers Conference is held annually.
Professional development pathway
CIE professional development courses give teachers a progression pathway:
| Stage 1: Introductory courses | for teachers new to teaching Cambridge syllabuses. |
|---|---|
| Stage 2: Intermediate courses | for teachers who have been teaching Cambridge syllabuses for at least one year. |
| Stage 3: Advanced courses | for teachers who have been teaching Cambridge syllabuses for three years or more. |
| Accredited Courses | Professional Qualifications for teachers. |
Types of courses
Face–to–Face courses
CIE runs an extensive programme of face–to–face two–day workshops across the world for teachers at Cambridge schools. The workshops are run by an experienced CIE trainer and offer teachers the chance to update their knowledge, learn new skills and network with other teachers.
Online courses
Three types of online course are currently available to CIE Centres:
Online self–study
Essential information for teachers who are new to the syllabus and activities that prepare them for delivering the course. These courses do not have a tutor.
Online tutor–led
These courses are led by an e–tutor and focus on classroom practice. Participants follow a three–unit programme over six weeks and can interact and share resources with teachers from other Cambridge Schools.
Online seminars
These courses are led over a short period by an e–tutor and focus on specific issues such as syllabus changes or the recent Examination session.
Details about all planned courses, and instructions on how to book your place are in the Events section.
Coursework Training Handbooks
Stage 1 distance training for teachers requiring accreditation to assess coursework or for teachers assessing student’s speaking skills. Available all year.
Each handbook contains:
- guidance on assessment
- marked examples of candidates work
- administration forms.
To gain accreditation, teachers complete a marking exercise to be sent to CIE for assessment.
Further information about the handbooks offered and how to order is available in the Publications Catalogue.
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