Founded on a philosophy that recognizes a child’s natural curiosity, creativity, and ability to reflect, the PYP generates a stimulating and challenging learning environment to nurture those assets and foster a lifelong love of learning in every child.
The PYP has defined its core principles and designed a framework for schools around the world, all while inspired by its vision of who the IB learner should be: an inquirer, knowledgeable, a thinker, a communicator, principled, open-minded, caring, a risk-taker, balanced, and reflective.
The PYP also 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.
PYP at ISB in Pre-K 3 and 4 Handout
PYP at ISB in Kindergarten through 5th Grade Handout
A challenging framework that encourages students to make practical connections between their studies and the real world, the IB’s MYP is inclusive by design — students of all interests can benefit from their participation and develop strong critical skills.
Each of the IB’s programmes is committed to the development of students according to the IB learner profile.
It describes a broad range of human capacities and responsibilities that go hand in hand with academic success, and implies a commitment to help all members of the school community to learn to respect themselves, others, and the world around them.
The learner profile aims to develop students who are:
NEWS UPDATE July 17, 2019
ISB's 2019 Explorers Week was a blast! We tested our map-reading skills, travelled by ferry, subway and foot, and tasted a wide variety of foods and treats. We managed to pack in a week that included creative writing, bowling, urban farming, playing, films, gaming, dancing, and even a live music show!
NEWS UPDATE April 22, 2019
On this Earth Day, the Action for the Climate and the Environment Club (ACE Club) is proud to announce the publication of its website! Visit the site to learn about all of the actions that the club has taken in the past years and find out how you can take part in some of these actions.
