Jayshree Periwal International School

Formerly Known as Step By Step International School

the IB Primary Years Programme

PYP Programme

Igniting Curiosity, Cultivating Character: The IB Primary Years Programme  

The IB Primary Years Programme (PYP) is an educational framework offered internationally, focusing on children from the age of 3 to 12 and developing their academics alongside nurturing their personal development as well as global citizenship.  

During the PYP studies, children’s innate curiosity and creativity are empowered to help shape a better world through inquiry-based learning due to reflecting on bold questions and meaningful discoveries.  

A Framework for Flourishing Futures  

The PYP is based on five essential elements: knowledge, concepts, skills, attitudes, and action, which are integrated toward achieving a more rich and holistic education. These foster the foundation for a rigorous curriculum aimed at preparing students for the multifaceted challenges of life, enabling them to excel in advanced studies, career opportunities, and become active contributors to society.

Six Transdisciplinary Themes: Windows to the World

The PYP encourages students to investigate six universally relevant themes that cut across subject areas, provoking explorations of the world’s most intriguing questions:

Sharing the Planet – Reflecting on our role in an interdependent world.

How We Organize Ourselves – Studying systems, communities, and structures in our lives.

Who We Are – Discovering identity, relationships, and what it means to be human.

Where We Are in Place and Time – Exploring our histories, journeys, and connections.

How We Express Ourselves – Uncovering the numerous ways we express thoughts, feelings, and creativity.

How the World Works – Exploring scientific and technological principles that govern our world.

These themes serve as the foundation for a Programme of Inquiry—a rich tapestry of explorations that encourage students to think critically, work collaboratively, and act with compassion.

 

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