The Primary Years Programme
The International Baccalaureate® (IB) Primary Years Programme (PYP) prepares students to become active, caring, lifelong learners who demonstrate respect for themselves and others and have the capacity to participate in the world around them. It focuses on the development of the whole child as an inquirer, both within and beyond the classroom.
In the inquiry-based classroom there is emphasis on real life situations, decision-making, problem solving, research and action. The PYP is underpinned by six units of inquiry, also known as transdisciplinary themes, around which learning is planned.
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Who we are
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Where we are in place and time
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How we express ourselves
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How the world works
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How we organize ourselves
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Sharing the planet
PYP learners: Take ownership of their learning
Supporting early learners’ unique needs and potential
The PYP acknowledges the unique needs of early learners, aged 3 to 6 years. It is a distinguishing feature of the programme which recognizes that learners in this age range require approaches that honor their developmental stage, and the importance of play as the vehicle for inquiry. Since experiences during the early years lay the foundation for all future learning, the PYP framework allows educators to make choices to best enable learners to flourish.