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The International Baccalaureate
The aim of the International Baccalaureate (IB) is to develop pupils who are knowledgeable, principled, caring, open minded, well balanced and reflective. They can demonstrate the ability to think, enquire, communicate and take educational risks.
In order for each child to develop in the Primary Years Programme of the International Baccalaureate, there are teaching and integration of specific attitudes. These promote an effective school atmosphere for learning and, even more importantly, develop citizens of the world at large, citizens who model appreciation, confidence, empathy, commitment, co-operation, creativity, curiosity, enthusiasm, respect, integrity, tolerance and independence.
The International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme (PYP) is designed for students aged 3 to 12. It focuses on the total growth of the developing child, touching hearts as well as minds and encompassing social, physical, emotional and cultural needs, in addition to academic development.
The PYP draws on research and best practice from a range of national systems, with a wealth of knowledge and experience from international schools, to create a relevant, engaging, challenging and significant educational framework for all children.
The curriculum framework consists of five essential elements: concepts, knowledge, skills, attitude, action. The knowledge component is developed through inquiries into six transdisciplinary themes of global significance, supported and balanced by six subject areas.
Most of the information on this page has been taken from the IBO website and the PYP document, 'Making the PYP Happen'.
