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# Preparing for IB Evaluation or Authorisation

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[Faria Education Group](/preparing_for_ib_evaluation_or_authorisation/faria-education-group.md)
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[About the Author](/preparing_for_ib_evaluation_or_authorisation/about-the-author.md)
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[Introduction to IB Authorization & Evaluation](/preparing_for_ib_evaluation_or_authorisation/introduction-to-ib-authorization-and-evaluation.md)
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[Candidacy, Consultation & Verification (the authorisation process)](/preparing_for_ib_evaluation_or_authorisation/candidacy-consultation-and-verification-the-authorisation-process.md)
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[The Preliminary Review](/preparing_for_ib_evaluation_or_authorisation/the-preliminary-review.md)
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[Self-Study](/preparing_for_ib_evaluation_or_authorisation/self-study.md)
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[School community and evidencing](/preparing_for_ib_evaluation_or_authorisation/self-study/school-community-and-evidencing.md)
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[Programme development plan (PDP)](/preparing_for_ib_evaluation_or_authorisation/self-study/programme-development-plan-pdp.md)
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[Policy Creation and Review](/preparing_for_ib_evaluation_or_authorisation/self-study/policy-creation-and-review.md)
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[Evaluation Visit](/preparing_for_ib_evaluation_or_authorisation/evaluation-visit.md)
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[Top Tips](/preparing_for_ib_evaluation_or_authorisation/top-tips.md)
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[What are visit teams looking for?](/preparing_for_ib_evaluation_or_authorisation/what-are-visit-teams-looking-for.md)
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[References & resources](/preparing_for_ib_evaluation_or_authorisation/references-and-resources.md)
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