Category 1 & 2 (Combined) 

• This combined workshop is ideal for both teachers new to IB DP Theatre and those with some experience looking to deepen their practice.
• Together, we’ll explore the philosophy and structure of the IB, unpack the core components of the DP Theatre course, and examine effective strategies for assessment, curriculum planning, and student engagement.
• Whether you’re laying solid foundations or refining your teaching approach, this workshop offers a collaborative space to build confidence, share ideas, and strengthen your understanding of the course in action.
• Please note: While this workshop is delivered as a combined session, your certificate will be issued in either Category 1 or Category 2, depending on the workshop you choose when registering.

Category 3 – Staging Play Texts

• Designed for experienced IB DP Theatre teachers, this advanced workshop focuses on deepening your expertise in the Staging Play Texts syllabus area and the Production Proposal (Internal Assessment)  assessment task.
• You’ll explore effective strategies for teaching and assessing this component while engaging with a range of theoretical approaches and practical applications to enhance student learning

IB Workshop bookings are made via our online registration form.

To complete your booking:

• Provide key participant and school details, including your name, contact information, dietary or accessibility needs, and whether you’re an ISTA member.
• Select the appropriate workshop category (Category 1, 2, or 3), and share your IB teaching experience.
• Confirm your agreement to ISTA’s Terms & Conditions, including media consent and account creation.
• Once submitted, your booking details are saved and automatically shared with event organisers to ensure a smooth experience.

Travel & Visas

• 📌 Arrival: Plan to arrive in Malta by the evening of Thursday 5 March 2026
• 📌 Departure: Do not plan to leave Verdala International School  before 3:15 pm on Sunday 8 March 2026
• 📜 Visas: Participants are responsible for obtaining any necessary visas to enter the UK 
• 📩 Need visa support? Contact your Event Manager.

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Accommodation

• 🏠 Participants must book their own accommodation for this event.  
• We recommend booking a hotel near Verdala International School.

• Any bookings or amendments taken in the six weeks prior to the workshop will incur an additional GBP £50 late booking/amendment surcharge, subject to availability.
• Once booked and invoiced the registration fees are non-refundable and non-transferable as per event terms and conditions.
• Please note: Late registrants will not be able to order a t-shirt.

Workshop Schedule 

• Start: 9:00am on Friday 6 March 2026
• End: 3:00pm on Sunday 8 March 2026

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 prior to the start of the workshop.

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🎭 Specialist Workshop

All participants will engage in a specialist workshop led by an industry expert.

• Workshop Title: coming soon
• Workshop Leader: coming soon 
• Description: coming soon 

🎭 Participants will attend one live professional theatre performance.

📢 Details announced closer to the event

📄 E-Programme: Sent to participants two weeks before the event, containing schedules, artist bios, and workshop details.

Fees include lunches and tea/coffee breaks daily.

• Current DP Theatre Subject Guide (ask your IB Coordinator to provide if you do not have it)
• Comfortable, movement-friendly clothing
• Notebook & pen for reflections
• Theatre attire for live performances

📢 Please note: ISTA and the host venue are not responsible for lost/damaged personal items.