Prague IB Workshop - DP Film

Category 1 & 2 — Combined

For teachers at any stage of their IB DP Film experience who want to develop their practice within a collaborative, mixed-experience setting.

• This workshop brings together teachers new to IB DP Film and those with existing experience, with content differentiated to ensure appropriate support and challenge for all participants.
• You will engage directly with the subject guide, assessment criteria, and student work across all components, including the Textual Analysis, Comparative Study, Film Portfolio, and Collaborative Film Project, developing strategies for effective course design and delivery.
• You will leave with practical strategies for effective course design, delivery, and assessment, whatever your starting point.

Note: All participants register for the Combined Category and receive an IB Combined Category 1 & 2 certificate.

Not sure which Category is right for you? Download our Category Selection Guide to help you choose the workshop that best matches your experience and professional development goals.

ISTA works with IB-approved workshop leaders who bring deep expertise in both film education and the DP Film course. All of our workshop leaders are experienced DP Film educators with active backgrounds in filmmaking, curriculum design, and artistic practice.

They are skilled facilitators who understand the realities of teaching film in IB schools, and are committed to making professional learning practical, relevant, and genuinely inspiring

Each of our workshops includes a focused, practice-based session led by a professional film practitioner, designed to extend your creative practice, technical skills, and perspective as an educator within the IB DP Film course. Rooted in areas such as directing, cinematography, editing, or sound, these sessions emphasise transferable approaches, creative processes, and practical strategies that deepen understanding through making.

Working practically and collaboratively, you will engage in guided exploration, short production tasks, and reflective discussion. You will leave with practical ideas, adaptable strategies, and new approaches that can be applied directly to your teaching and to the demands of the DP Film course.

All IB workshop bookings are made via your ISTA website account. To complete your booking:

1. Provide your participant and school details, including name, contact information, dietary or accessibility needs, and whether you hold an ISTA membership
2. Select your workshop category and share a brief overview of your IB teaching experience
3. Confirm your agreement to ISTA's Terms and Conditions, including media consent and account creation

Once submitted, your booking confirmation will appear in the profile of the person who completed the registration. Please note: if a colleague booked on your behalf, the confirmation may sit under their account.

If you requested an invoice, it has been sent to the email address provided at the time of booking. Your place is reserved, subject to payment in line with our booking terms.

IMPORTANT: Participants attending combined workshops must register for Category 1 & 2 (Combined) via the ISTA website. All participants will be certified under this category, and certificates will state Category 1 & 2 (Combined).

Please note the following before completing your booking:

• Once booked and invoiced, registration fees are non-refundable and non-transferable in accordance with our event terms and conditions
• Late registrants will not be able to order a t-shirt.
• You're welcome to book up until 18 June 2027. However, if you book after 4 June 2027 we can't guarantee a hard copy of the teacher workbook, though we'll do everything we can to provide a suitable alternative.

Workshop Schedule

• Start: 9:00am on Friday 25 June 2027
• End: 12:30pm on Sunday 27 June 2027

Days 1 and 2 run from 9:00am to 4:45pm, with a full programme of collaborative sessions, practical exploration, and reflective learning. Day 3 runs from 9:00am to 12:30 pm, focusing on assessment, reflection, and next steps before the event closes.

Please note: The IB requires participants to attend all sessions on all days in order to receive their certificate of completion. If you have an unavoidable scheduling conflict, please contact the Event Manager before the workshop starts.

Click here to take a look at a sample workshop schedule to get a feel for how the three days are structured.

IMPORTANT: Participants must attend ALL workshop sessions in their entirety in order to receive IB Certificate of completion. Please plan your trip accordingly.

Accommodation

All participants are responsible for booking their own accommodation in Prague for the duration of the workshops. ISTA recommends a 3-night stay, with check-in on Thursday 24 June 2027 and check-out on Sunday 27 June 2027

Arrival and Departure

Arrival: Participants should plan to arrive in Prague by the evening of Thursday 24 June 2027

Departure: Participants should not plan to leave the venue before 12:30pm on Sunday 27 June 2027

Airport: Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG)

Travelling to City Centre from Airport

• By taxi/rideshare: approximately 30 to 40 minutes, depending on traffic. We recommend using an authorised airport taxi, or booking through Uber, Bolt, or Liftago.
• By Public Transportation. Upon arrival at the airport, tickets for the Airport Express (AE) bus can be purchased from the Information Desk in the arrivals hall, or from ticket machines located near the bus stop. AE bus runs every 30 minutes between the airport and the main train station.

Returning to Airport from Venue

• By taxi/rideshare: approximately 30 to 40 minutes, depending on traffic. We recommend using an authorised airport taxi, or booking through Uber, Bolt, or Liftago.
• By public transport: walk or take a short tram (Arbesovo náměstí, directly outside the venue) or Metro Line B to Anděl, then Metro Line B to Zličín, then Bus 100 to the airport. Total journey time is usually around 40 to 45 minutes. Public transport tickets can be purchased with a contactless bank card directly at the tram, metro, or bus, or in advance from a ticket machine.

We recommend allowing at least 3 hours before a Schengen-area flight and 4 hours before a non-Schengen international flight from the end of the event.

Train Station: Praha hlavní nádraží (Prague Main Railway Station)

Train Station is located in Prague City centre on Metro Line C

Returning to Train Station from Venue

• By taxi/rideshare: approximately 10 to 15 minutes, depending on traffic. We recommend using an authorised taxi, or booking through Uber, Bolt, or Liftago.
• By public transport: walk or take a short tram (Arbesovo náměstí, directly outside the venue) or Metro Line B to Anděl, then tram or metro connection to Praha hl.n. Total journey time is usually around 15 to 20 minutes.
• Public transport tickets can be purchased with a contactless bank card directly at the tram, metro, or bus, or in advance from a ticket machine.

We recommend allowing at least 45 minutes before a domestic or regional departure, and more during peak travel times.

Please book travel accordingly and allow for ample time to travel to and from the airport/train station.

Local Transportation

All participants, including both visiting and local attendees, are responsible for arranging their own transport within Prague.

Nearest to the venue:

• Tram: Arbesovo náměstí (lines 1, 2, 5, 8, 9, 12, 15, 18, 20, 22, 25, 26), directly outside the venue
• Metro: Anděl (Line B), approx. 8 minute walk

Currency and Payments

• The Czech Republic uses the Czech Koruna (CZK). The Euro is not the local currency, though many larger hotels and shops will display prices in both.
• Debit and credit cards are widely accepted throughout Prague, including on public transport, so participants do not need to carry large amounts of cash.
• If you'd like to withdraw CZK, we recommend using ATMs affiliated with established Czech banks, such as Česká spořitelna, ČSOB, Komerční banka, or UniCredit Bank, as these offer fair exchange rates. Independent currency-exchange ATMs (such as Euronet, commonly found in tourist areas) tend to offer poor exchange rates and high service fees, so these are best avoided.

Visa Requirements

It is the responsibility of participants/schools to ensure they have the necessary visas.

Information on entering the EU can be found here: https://travel-europe.europa.eu/pub

Visa applications can take time, so we strongly recommend starting the process as soon as possible.

If you require assistance or supporting documentation for your visa application, please contact the Event Manager well in advance.

Important Communication Information

ISTA business days are Monday to Friday, and we aim to respond to all emails within three business days.

ISTA staff do not monitor emails on weekends (Saturday & Sunday) or public holidays. If a staff member is working at an event, response times may be longer than usual.

The event fees include tea and coffee breaks each day, and lunch on Days 1 and 2. Morning break will be provided on Day 3.

Participants should bring:

• Current IB DP Film Subject Guide (ask your IB Coordinator if you do not have one)
• Laptop (with charger) or notebook and pen for note-taking
• A device capable of capturing video and audio, such as a phone, iPad, or small camera (please do not bring additional equipment)
• Please note: ISTA and the host venue are not responsible for lost or damaged personal items.

All registered participants will receive an E-Programme approximately two weeks before the workshop.

This digital guide includes:

• Workshop venue details, full schedule, and timings
• Facilitator and artist biographies
• Key information to help you prepare and make the most of your ISTA learning experience

At the workshop, you will receive a printed teacher workbook to use during sessions and for future reference, along with access to workshop resources.