PYP Primary Years Programme

Programme for ages 3–12. Developing inquiry, thinking and communication skills through conceptual learning.

IB CANDIDATE

International Baccalaureate

International Talent Academy is a candidate school for authorization for the Primary Years Programme (PYP). We are striving to become an IB World School, providing primary students with quality and modern international education.

IB World Schools share a common philosophy — a commitment to high-quality, challenging educational programmes that we believe are important for student development.

Only schools authorized by the IB can offer one or more of the programmes: Primary Years Programme (PYP), Middle Years Programme (MYP), Diploma Programme (DP) or Career-related Programme (CP). Candidate status gives no guarantee that authorization will be granted.

For further information about the IB and its programmes, visit www.ibo.org.

About the IB PYP Programme

Primary Years Programme (PYP) is the International Baccalaureate (IB) curriculum designed for students aged 3–11. It aims to develop curiosity, independence and inquiry skills in primary school students.

PYP supports a holistic approach to learning, helping children make connections between different subjects and the real world. The programme takes into account each child's individual characteristics, allowing them to follow an individual development track to fully realise their potential.

PYP teaching is based on 6 subject groups:

  • Languages Languages
  • Mathematics Mathematics
  • Science Science
  • Social studies Social studies
  • Arts Arts
  • Physical, social and personal education Physical, social and personal education

Primary School Programme

The PYP is designed for students aged 3 to 12 and aims to develop curiosity, independence and inquiry skills in children.

  • Develops an inquiry-based approach to learning in the classroom and beyond.

  • Is based on six transdisciplinary themes that connect knowledge and skills from six subject areas.

  • Includes the development of transdisciplinary skills that contribute to a holistic view of the world.

  • Emphasises the importance of inquiry and practical application of knowledge in real life.

  • Helps students develop global thinking and understanding of different cultures.

  • Aims to develop critical thinking, collaboration and reflection as key components of the learning process.

PYP

Student Agency

In the IB Primary Years Programme (PYP), agency is the capacity of students to take responsibility for their learning, express their views, make informed choices and take action. This approach recognises that children are not passive recipients of knowledge but active participants in their own learning.

Agency is central to the PYP and defines how students engage in learning, make decisions and take responsibility for their actions.

Key aspects of agency in the PYP

Voice

Students express their ideas, opinions and questions, contributing to the learning process.

Choice

They have the opportunity to make decisions about what and how to learn within given parameters.

Action

They apply what they have learned in real life, initiating change in their environment and community.

IB Learner Profile

Qualities that the IB programme develops in every student

  • Balanced

    We understand the importance of balancing different aspects of our lives—intellectual, physical, and emotional—to achieve well-being for ourselves and others. We recognize our interdependence with other people and with the world in which we live.

  • Reflective

    We thoughtfully consider the world and our own ideas and experience. We work to understand our strengths and weaknesses in order to support our learning and personal development.

  • Inquirers

    We nurture our curiosity, developing skills for inquiry and research. We know how to learn independently and with others. We learn with enthusiasm and sustain our love of learning throughout life.

  • Knowledgeable

    We develop and use conceptual understanding, exploring knowledge across a range of disciplines. We engage with issues and ideas that have local and global significance.

  • Thinkers

    We use critical and creative thinking skills to analyse and take responsible action on complex problems. We exercise initiative in making reasoned, ethical decisions.

  • Caring

    We show empathy, compassion and respect. We have a commitment to service, and we act to make a positive difference in the lives of others and in the world around us.

  • Open-minded

    We critically appreciate our own cultures and personal histories, as well as the values and traditions of others. We seek and evaluate a range of points of view, and we are willing to grow from the experience.

  • Risk-takers

    We approach uncertainty with forethought and determination; we work independently and cooperatively to explore new ideas and innovative strategies. We are resourceful and resilient in the face of challenges and change.

  • Communicators

    We express ourselves confidently and creatively in more than one language and in many ways. We collaborate effectively, listening carefully to the perspectives of other individuals and groups.

  • Principled

    We act with integrity and honesty, with a strong sense of fairness and justice, and with respect for the dignity and rights of people everywhere. We take responsibility for our actions and their consequences.