Wednesday, October 14, 2009

What makes IB unique?

  • It offers a continuum of education, consisting of three programmes for students aged 3 - 19.
  • It has a reputation for high quality education
  • It encourages international-mindedness in IB students. To do this, IB believes that students must first develop an understanding of their own cultural and national identity.
  • It fosters a positive attitude towards learning by encouraging students to ask challenging questions, to critically reflect, to develop research skills, to learn how to learn, and to provide community service.

What is IB PYP?

The International Baccalaureate Organization (IBO) is a non-profit foundation, motivated by its educational misson. Its core values include: a misson that aims to create a better world through education; partnerships that together achieve common goals by working together; participation of stakeholders; international mindedness that embraces diversity. The Primary Years Programme (PYP) is a framework for curriculum delivery for students aged 3 to 12.