Certificate in Advanced IB Studies

Application Requirements:

  1. Completed Graduate Application Form (online application).
  2. Completed FAST TRAIN IB Departmental Form: See: http://cehd.gmu.edu/documents/ for specific program forms. Include a copy with the mailed application materials and also fax a copy to 703-246-8996.
  3. Three official transcripts from all colleges and universities attended. Applicants with degrees from abroad must have transcripts officially translated and evaluated. Please read additional admission requirements for International Students for more information.  Your transcripts must show: 
  4. The equivalent of a U.S. bachelor's degree (four-year degree) from an accredited institution.
  5. At least a 3.0 GPA in the last 60 credits of undergraduate study. Some applicants with a lower GPA may be admitted provisionally if there is sufficient evidence of potential success.
  6. Three letters of recommendation targeting experience and/or academic abilities. These letters should be sent separately to the Admissions office in a sealed, signed envelope.  One of the recommendation letters should address the future graduate student’s ability academically; other appropriate letters may be from a principal, director or other school official who can describe the student’s ability to teach and work with children.  Letters from friends, colleagues or relatives are NOT acceptable.
  7. One- to two-page goal statement that addresses reasons for choosing to become an international teacher.
  8. Non-refundable application fee.  (click here for current fee amounts). Payment can be a check made out to GMU or credit card.

International students: Please refer to this page for additional application requirements.
Application Submission:

If possible, submit your application online (otherwise the application fee will be more expensive). If application is submitted online, please notify the FAST TRAIN office by sending a copy of the Departmental Form to:

Jennifer Coarts (fastrain@gmu.edu) or Leslie Silkworth (lsilkwor@gmu.edu)
Additional application materials not submitted on-line should be mailed to:

Jennifer Coarts, Coordinator
FAST TRAIN Programs, MS: 1E8
University Townhouse Complex, A1
George Mason University
4260 Chain Bridge Road
Fairfax, VA 22030