Grades 1-5 | Ages 6-11
Primary School
IB Primary Years Programme
The PYP
Inquiry-Driven Learning
The IB Primary Years Programme focuses on the development of the whole child as an inquirer, both in the classroom and in the world outside. Students learn through structured inquiry within transdisciplinary themes, developing academic skills alongside the attributes of the IB Learner Profile.
Our Primary School students engage with meaningful content, develop conceptual understanding, and build essential skills for lifelong learning.
PYP Framework
Transdisciplinary Themes
Learning is organized around six transdisciplinary themes that provide a framework for exploration.
Who We Are
An inquiry into the nature of the self; beliefs and values; personal, physical, mental, social and spiritual health.
Where We Are in Place and Time
An inquiry into orientation in place and time; personal histories; the discoveries and migrations of humankind.
How We Express Ourselves
An inquiry into the ways in which we discover and express ideas, feelings, nature, culture, and beliefs.
How the World Works
An inquiry into the natural world and its laws; the interaction between the natural world and human societies.
How We Organize Ourselves
An inquiry into the interconnectedness of human-made systems and communities.
Sharing the Planet
An inquiry into rights and responsibilities in the struggle to share finite resources.
Curriculum
Subject Areas
Within the transdisciplinary framework, students develop knowledge and skills across all subject areas.
Language Arts
English reading, writing, speaking, and listening
Mathematics
Number, measurement, data handling, geometry
Science
Inquiry-based exploration of the natural world
Social Studies
Understanding communities, cultures, and history
Chinese
Mandarin from beginner to native levels
Arts
Visual arts, music, and performing arts
Physical Education
Motor skills, fitness, and teamwork
Personal & Social
Social-emotional learning and well-being
Grade 5 Capstone
The PYP Exhibition
In Grade 5, students undertake the PYP Exhibition—a collaborative, transdisciplinary inquiry process that involves students identifying, investigating, and proposing solutions to real-world issues.
The Exhibition demonstrates student agency and celebrates the culmination of their PYP journey, showcasing their growth as learners and inquirers.
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