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PYP Programme
At the International School of Älmhult, our students aged 3 to 11 learn through the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme.
As shown in the PYP model above, PYP put the IB learner profile as the core of the programme. Approaches to learning (ATL skills) are the set of interrelated skills that support students to become self-regulated learners. Inquiry is the leading teaching approach which recognizes students as being actively involved in their learning and as taking responsibility for that learning. PYP learning is approached with a spirit of inquiry.
PYP recognizes the different disciplines (Language, Mathematics, Social Studies, Science, Arts, PSPE), however, they are delivered in a transdisciplinary way under the six transdisciplinary themes:
- Who we are
- Where we are in place and time
- How we express ourselves
- How the world works
- How we organize ourselves
- Sharing the planet
The outermost circle refers to the aim of all IB programmes, which is to develop internationally minded people.
We believe our students
- learn through inquiry within a concept driven curriculum;
- build on prior knowledge when learning new things;
- have opportunities to learn individually and collaboratively;
- are competent individuals with a voice and opinions;
- get support in their journey to become autonomous learners.
Our students can
- collaborate to make positive contributions to their class, school and wider community;
- use language to communicate effectively;
- think critically and apply knowledge and skills in a variety of situations;
- display high levels of organisation, resilience and perseverance;
- value research and lifelong learning.
Our teachers and staff
- create stimulating learning environments that provoke critical thinking;
- engage in disciplined dialogue around student learning;
- are lifelong learners;
- are committed to ongoing professional development and engage in effective, up-to-date practices;
- support students and their families academically, socially and emotionally through dialogue and community workshops.
The International School of Älmhult earned authorisation to offer the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme (IB PYP) in 2004. Ever since, we have implemented and further developed the PYP at ISÄ, and beyond. Our staff includes some certified workshop leaders and international school accreditors who help other international school teachers improve their practices.
How can we learn more about the PYP?
Explore the links and videos below to learn more about the PYP as an educational philosophy and how we implement it at ISÄ.
