Middle Years Programme
Middle Years Programme (MYP)
The IB Middle Years Programme (MYP) provides a rigorous framework for academic scholarship and life skills that encourages students to make practical connections between their studies and the real world. This curriculum employs an educational approach that embraces, yet transcends traditional school subjects.
Although the MYP curriculum is challenging, it is intentionally designed to be accessible and meaningful for ALL students, including those requiring special education services, tailored IEP accommodations, or 504 plans.
Our educators focus on each student as a whole person. Thus, the curriculum addresses not only cognitive development but social, emotional and physical well-being. The aim is to develop inquiring, knowledgeable and caring young people with adaptable skills to tackle society's complex challenges and who will help to make a better, more peaceful world.
The Lesson Cycle
Lessons are student-centered and student-driven; they begin with Inquiry (asking questions), lead to Action (doing), and result in Reflection (thinking about what has been discovered).
Three Fundamental Concepts Drive Teaching and Learning
1. Holistic Learning
The curriculum meets the needs of the whole person and emphasizes links between academic subjects and real-world issues so that students view knowledge as an interrelated whole. This holistic focus ensures that diverse learning profiles are celebrated, giving every student a pathway to unlock their potential.
2. Intercultural Awareness
The curriculum and school community encourage and promote international-mindedness by having students engage with and explore other cultures, consider issues from multiple perspectives, and build understanding and respect. Building directly upon the language foundations of our Primary Years Programme (PYP), this intercultural lens prepares students to navigate an interconnected world.
3. Communication
Students engage in open and effective communication across subject areas, as it contributes to understanding, allows for unique expression and reflection, and is an important 21st century skill.
Academic Subject Groups
Students complete study in each subject group during each year of middle school. Our specialized support staff and general education teachers collaborate closely across all eight subject groups to scaffold instruction and ensure full curriculum accessibility for every learner.
- Language and Literature (English Language Arts)
- Language Acquisition (Spanish or German)
- Individuals and Societies (Social Studies)
- Physical and Health Education
- Sciences
- Mathematics
- Design (Digital and Product)
- Arts (Visual and Performance)
