A Continuum of Growth from the Primary Years Programme (PYP) to the Middle Years Programme (MYP)
Our Middle Years Programme builds upon the strong foundations of inquiry, agency, and conceptual understanding nurtured during the primary years. In the MYP, students grow as curious, confident learners. They take greater ownership of their learning, deepen their understanding of the world, and apply their knowledge in increasingly sophisticated ways.
Preparing Students for the Future
In the Middle Years, students engage with a broad and balanced curriculum that fosters intellectual independence and real-world readiness. Through rich learning experiences, they continue to develop transferable skills that support success across school, higher education, and life. These include:
- Research and analytical thinking
- Communication and collaboration
- Self-management and adaptability
Students are empowered to ask compelling questions, explore multiple perspectives, and become active participants in their own learning journey.
Interdisciplinary Learning for Real-World Connections
Building on the transdisciplinary experiences of the primary years, the middle years programme encourages students to make purposeful connections between subjects. They explore complex problems and ideas that span traditional academic boundaries. Examples of current interdisciplinary units include:
- A unit might integrate Language and Literature and Individuals and Societies by examining how personal narratives reflect and deepen our understanding of historical revolutions.
- Students in science and design undertake an engineering challenge to create a boat that floats in our school swimming pool in a controlled experiment.
This interdisciplinary approach mirrors the interconnectedness of the real world and nurtures deeper conceptual understanding.
Service as Action: Learning Through Community Engagement
Students are encouraged to engage with their communities through meaningful action that fosters empathy, ethical decision-making, and a sense of social responsibility. As they develop a growing awareness of local and global issues, they apply their learning to make a difference in their community. Examples include:
- Designing sustainability initiatives
- Leading workshops to promote digital literacy
- Advocating for mental health and well-being
Developing Independence and Responsibility
As middle years students mature, they are supported in becoming more independent, reflective, and resilient learners. Through project-based learning and regular self-assessment, they develop:
- Effective time management and organization
- Goal-setting and perseverance
- A mindset of growth and reflection
This focus on student agency builds upon the habits of learning developed in primary years, while preparing learners to take on the more complex challenges of adolescence and beyond.