10 Reasons why the IB Primary Years Programme (PYP) is ideal for students to become active, lifelong learners.
- It encourages students to inquire
The PYP fosters natural curiosity and learning in creative, supportive, and collaborative environments. - Understanding a complex and interdependent world
PYP students create meaning for themselves and build understanding through exploring real-world issues. - PYP students are confident communicators
PYP students learn to communicate in a variety of ways and in more than one language. - Learning how to learn PYP students work collaboratively
with teachers and other students to plan, present and assess their own learning. - It encourages international-mindedness
Collaboration and understanding of their own and other cultures are an important focus of the PYP — students learn how to be respectful and open-minded. - Seeing things from different perspectives
PYP students use critical and creative thinking to develop knowledge, understanding and skills within and across subject areas. - Students take action
PYP students believe they are able to grow and succeed. They make appropriate choices and take responsibility for their actions. - Thinking about issues
Creative learning gives students the agility and imagination to respond to new and unexpected challenges and opportunities in an increasingly globalized and uncertain world. - It involves the whole school learning community
Together we celebrate our common humanity and the belief that education can help to build a better and more peaceful world. - Caring and responsible citizens
Students can express ideas and opinions, and they can propose solutions that make a difference in their lives and the lives of others.