Why Choose the PYP for Your Child’s Education?
- Inquiry-Based Approach: Your child will ask questions, explore, and make discoveries, building meaningful knowledge.
- Real-World Connections: Students investigate real-world issues, making learning relevant, exciting, and engaging.
- Empowered Learners: With student agency, children have a voice in their learning journey, selecting topics that spark curiosity.
- Hands-On Experiences: Field trips, experiments, and interactive projects make education come alive.
Units of Inquiry
- Who We Are: Identity, relationships, and well-being
- Where We Are in Place and Time: History, migration, and civilizations.
- How We Express Ourselves: Art, communication, and beliefs.
- How the World Works: Science, technology, and natural laws.
- How We Organize Ourselves: Systems, governance, and economics.
- Sharing the Planet: Sustainability, conflict, and resources.
Building Lifelong Skills
- Collaboration: Teamwork, communication, and problem-solving through group projects.
- Critical Thinking: Developing respectful communication and problem-solving skills through debates and discussions.
- Reflection & Self-Awareness: Journals promote self-awareness and metacognition.
- Real-World Problem-Solving: Applying knowledge creatively to tackle real-world challenges.
- 21st Century Skills: Technology and research help students evaluate, synthesize, and use information responsibly.
Celebrating Your Child’s Progress
- Continuous Growth: Formative assessments track your child’s progress every step of the way.
- Showcasing Learning: Students demonstrate their learning journey through projects, presentations, and digital portfolios.
- Student-Led Conferences: Children lead discussions, sharing their achievements with teachers and parents.
- The PYP Exhibition: Grade 5 students showcase deep inquiry, creativity, and action.
Celebrations of Learning: Showcases, assemblies, and special events celebrate student growth