The Primary Years Programme (Section 1)
The Primary Years Programme (PYP) at BIA East is for students in Kindergarten through 5th grades.
What is the Primary Years Programme (PYP)?
- An International, transdisciplinary program designed to foster the development of the whole child, not just in the classroom, but through other means of learning.
- PYP focuses on the total growth of the developing child, encompassing social, physical, emotional and cultural needs and academic welfare.
- PYP combines best research and practices from various national systems with a wealth of knowledge and experience from international schools to create a relevant and engaging educational framework for all children.
- Provides an opportunity for learners to construct meaning, principally through concept-driven inquiry.
- Traditional academic subjects are part of the PYP, but it emphasizes the interrelatedness of knowledge and skills through a transdisciplinary inquiry program.
- The PYP focuses on the heart and the mind and addresses social, physical, emotional and cultural and academic needs.
- Promotion of international-mindedness
The PYP Framework
- Transdisciplinary Themes (6 themes, established by IB)
- Programme of Inquiry (established by teachers)
- Central Idea
- Lines of Inquiry
- Transdisciplinary Lessons (established by teachers)
- Learner Profile (Established by IB)
