ABOUT
Lifestyle
academic stage
A School of Distinction
Admission Contact Us

What is IB PYP?

The IB Primary Years Programme (PYP) for children aged 3 - 12 nurtures and develops young students as caring, active participants in a lifelong journey of learning.

The PYP offers an inquiry-based, transdisciplinary curriculum framework that builds conceptual understanding. It is a student-centered approach to education for children aged 3-12. It reflects the best of educational research, thought leadership and experience derived from IB World Schools.

The PYP offers an inquiry-based, transdisciplinary curriculum framework that builds conceptual understanding. It is a student-centered approach to education for children aged 3-12. It reflects the best of educational research, thought leadership and experience derived from IB World Schools.

The PYP has evolved to become a world leader in future-focused education. The PYP is an example of best educational practice globally, responding to the challenges and opportunities facing young students in our rapidly changing world.

The PYP curriculum framework

The PYP curriculum framework begins with the premise that students are agents of their own learning and partners in the learning process. It prioritizes people and their relationships to build a strong learning community.

PYP students use their initiative to take responsibility and ownership of their learning. By learning through inquiry and reflecting on their own learning, PYP students develop knowledge, conceptual understandings, skills and the attributes of the IB Learner profile to make a difference in their own lives, their communities, and beyond.

The framework emphasizes the central principle of agency, which underpins the three pillars of school life:

the learner

learning and teaching

the learning community

Embedded in the framework is the recognition of the importance of fostering an individual's self-efficacy. Students with a strong sense of self-efficacy are active in their own learning and take action in their learning community.

Why offer the PYP?

The PYP focuses on the development of the whole child as an inquirer, both in school and in the world beyond. The PYP offers a transformative experience for students, teachers and whole school communities and delivers excellent outcomes by providing an education that is engaging, relevant, challenging and significant.

PYP learners know how to take ownership of their learning, collaborating with teachers to deepen understanding and increase their confidence and self-motivation. Through actively engaging in integrated ongoing assessment they become effective, self-regulated learners who can act on constructive feedback.

Guided by six transdisciplinary themes of global significance, students broaden their learning by developing their conceptual understandings, strengthening their knowledge and skills across, between and beyond subject areas.

Advantages of IB PYP

With its student-centered approach to education, students are encouraged to take responsibility and ownership of their learning thereby allowing them to develop knowledge, conceptual understandings, skills and attributes of the IB learner profile.

The programme prioritizes people and their relationships to build a strong learning community and supports personalized and flexible learning, that adapts to diverse needs, cultures or contexts.

IB Learner Profile

With its student-centered approach to education, students are encouraged to take responsibility and ownership of their learning thereby allowing them to develop knowledge, conceptual understandings, skills and attributes of the IB learner profile.

As IB learners we strive to be:

We nurture our curiosity, developing skills for inquiry and research. We know how to learn independently and with others. We learn with enthusiasm and sustain our love of learning throughout life.

We develop and use conceptual understanding, exploring knowledge across a range of disciplines. We engage with issues and ideas that have local and global significance.

We use critical and creative thinking skills to analyze and take responsible action on complex problems. We exercise initiative in making reasoned, ethical decisions.

We express ourselves confidently and creatively in more than one language and in many ways. We collaborate effectively, listening carefully to the perspectives of other individuals and groups.

We act with integrity and honesty, with a strong sense of fairness and justice, and with respect for the dignity and rights of people everywhere. We take responsibility for our actions and their consequences.

We critically appreciate our own cultures and personal histories, as well as the values and traditions of others. We seek and evaluate a range of points of view, and we are willing to grow from the experience.

We show empathy, compassion and respect. We have a commitment to service, and we act to make a positive difference in the lives of others and in the world around us.

We approach uncertainty with forethought and determination; we work independently and cooperatively to explore new ideas and innovative strategies. We are resourceful and resilient in the face of challenges and change.

We understand the importance of balancing different aspects of our lives—intellectual, physical, and emotional—to achieve well-being for ourselves and others. We recognize our interdependence with other people and with the world in which we live.

We thoughtfully consider the world and our own ideas and experience. We work to understand our strengths and weaknesses in order to support our learning and personal development.

The IB learner profile represents 10 attributes valued by IB World Schools. We believe these attributes, and others like them, can help individuals and groups become responsible members of local, national and global communities.

International Mindedness at XIS & why is it so important for the future?

International mindedness in the International Baccalaureate (IB) context refers to the understanding and appreciation of different cultures, perspectives, and global issues. It encourages students to think independently, make fair and ethical choices, and actively engage in discussions and collaborations that contribute to a more peaceful world. The aim is to develop students who are informed and compassionate global citizens.

1

International mindedness inspires students to be inquisitive and think before they act Students who are trained in international mindedness are encouraged to ask lots of questions. They are required to make responsible choices and help others whenever they can so as to understand other perspectives.

2

International mindedness teaches students to be clear and confident communicators Life throws several curveballs, some of which can be easily dodged through effective communication. Students under this learning module can effectively communicate in more than one language. They are taught to be active listeners and respectful towards others.

3

International mindedness encourages students to feel proud of who they are International mindedness teaches students to be independent and capable. They are shown the importance of making honest and fair choices. These students respect and care about other people as well as the environment.

4

International mindedness exposes students to new cultures and experiences One of the main objectives of this learning module is to train students to be open minded. They are taught to be aware of their similarities and differences with others and to respect both. Learning different things in multiple ways broadens their perspective further. International mindedness encourages students to try new things with a positive attitude and take the chance to be wrong sometim

5

International mindedness urges students to reflect on how they can improve Under this learning module, students assess their work and analyze where their strengths and weaknesses lie. They understand the importance of a work-life balance and taught early on how to achieve it in their later life

6

Today, the economical, ecological and political global situation is such that we can no longer continue to think just for ourselves, our family or our country. As a learning module, international mindedness understands this and therefore encourages students to take steps that will make this world a better place to live for themselves and for the generations to come!

Six Transdisciplinary Themes

Who we are

An inquiry into identity as individuals and as part of a collective through:

  • Physical, emotional and spiritual health and well-being

  • Relationships and belonging

  • Learning and growing

How the world works

An inquiry into identity as individuals and as part of a collective through:

  • Patterns, cycles, systems

  • Diverse practices, methods, and tools

  • Discovery, design, innovation, possibilities, and impacts

Where we are in place and time

An inquiry into histories and orientation in place, space and time through:

  • Periods, events and artifacts

  • Communities, heritage, culture and environment

  • Natural and human drivers of movement, adaptation and transformation

How we organize ourselves

An inquiry into systems, structures, and networks through:

  • Interactions with and between social and ecological systems

  • Approaches to livelihoods and trade practice intended and unintended consequences

  • Representation, collaboration, and decision-making

How we express ourselves

An inquiry into the diversity of voice, perspectives, and expression through:

  • Inspiration, imagination, creativity

  • Personal, social, and cultural notes and practices of communication

  • Intentions, perceptions, interpretations, and responses

Sharing the planet

An inquiry into the interdependence of human and natural worlds through:

  • Rights, responsibilities, and dignity of all

  • Pathways to just, peaceful, and reimagined futures

  • Nature, complexity, coexistence, and wisdom

Academic Integrity

Academic integrity is a principle in education and a choice to act in a responsible way so others can trust us. It means conducting all aspects of your academic life in a responsible and ethical manner. The IB expects students to produce genuine and authentic pieces of work, that represent their own abilities. That is, the IB wants to support "content creators", not "content imitators". Students should give credit where credit is dueso be honest and transparent and recognize how previous work is influencing/supporting your own work.

Voice Choice Ownership

The PYP Enhancements retain the core IB Philosophy of international mindedness and inquiry based learning while putting new emphasis on student agency and individual learning. The IB defines student agency as “the capacity to act intentionally” and give students voice, choice, and ownership of their learning. At XIS this will mean empowering students to be more engaged in the direction of their learning, to make choices on the subject they want to inquire into, and to initiate action independently as a result of that learning.

PYP Exhibition

Students in their final year of the PYP Grade 5 participate in a culminating project, the Grade 5 PYP Exhibition. It is not only a celebration as students move from the Primary Years Programme into the Secondary School but also a final assessment where each student is required to demonstrate engagement with the essential elements of the PYP: knowledge, concepts, skills and action. Students engage in a collaborative, transdisciplinary inquiry that involves them in identifying, investigating and offering solutions to real-life issues or problems.

As the culminating PYP experience, the exhibition reflects all the major features of the program and it includes regular and carefully planned assessment. Parents and students from XIS are invited to attend the Grade 5 Exhibition.

Empowering Lives, Ensuring Futures

Entrust your future to us, trusting us is trusting in yourselves.

Apply Now Contact Us