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Middle Years Programme

Middle Years Programme (MYP)

MYP IB Model

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 meant for ALL students. 

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: 

 
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.
 
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.
 
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.

  • Language and Literature (English Language Arts)
  • Language Acquisition (Spanish or Germa)
  • Individuals and Societies (Social Studie)
  • Physical and Health Education
  • Sciences
  • Mathematics
  • Design (Digital and Product)
  • Arts (Visual and Performance)
 

Files:

MYP Student