The Primary Years Programme

The PYP promotes an international perspective which recognises and welcomes the diversity of student experiences and backgrounds. A PYP school strives towards developing an internationally-minded person who demonstrates the attributes of the IB Learner Profile.

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The core curriculum and visual arts is taught by the homeroom teacher while, Music, Chinese, Physical Education and Library are taught by specialist teachers. Digital Literacy is integrated into all aspects of the curriculum.

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The International Baccalaureate® (IB) Primary Years Programme is a curriculum framework designed for students aged 3 to 12.

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The PYP transdisciplinary framework focuses on the development of the whole child as an inquirer, both at school and beyond.

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Informed by research into how students learn, how educators teach, and the principles and practice of effective assessment, the programme places a powerful emphasis on inquiry-based learning.

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HOW THE PYP WORKS

The International Baccalaureate® (IB) Primary Years Programme (PYP) is underpinned by six transdisciplinary themes around which learning is planned.

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These are:

• Who We Are

• Where We Are In Place and Time

• How We Express Ourselves

• How the World Works

• How We Organise Ourselves

• Sharing the Planet

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These themes are selected for their relevance to the real world. They are described as transdisciplinary because they focus on issues that go across subject areas.

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The transdisciplinary themes help teachers to develop a programme of inquiry. Teachers work together to develop investigations into important ideas, which require a substantial and high level of involvement on the part of students.

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BENEFITS OF THE PYP

The PYP benefits both learners and educators, and strengthens learning and international mindedness throughout the entire school community.

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The PYP for Students

In the PYP, students learn how to think for themselves and take responsibility for their own learning through an inquiry-led approach.

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By developing the attributes of the IB learner profile, students also learn how to demonstrate respect for themselves and others, developing international-mindedness by working with others for a shared purpose and taking positive action for change.

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The PYP for Teachers

PYP practitioners are among the most passionate and dedicated educators in the world; supported by transformative professional development experiences that allow them to do the same for students.

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The PYP for the School Community

In the PYP, parents and the wider school community are also considered learners and valued as essential partners in students’ learning.