IB Middle Years Programme
• Develop the skills to cope with the uncertainty that characterizes adolescence
• Think critically and independently
• Work collaboratively
• Take a disciplined approach to study
• Become informed about the experiences of people and cultures throughout the world
• Develop a commitment to help others and to act as a responsible member of their communities
The IBMYP emphasizes the process of learning – helping students learn how to learn – while maintaining the integrity of the discrete subjects. It is a learner-centered program based on the strong belief, that to be effective global citizens, students need to:
• Experience a curriculum that is both broad and allows concepts to be explored in depth
• Have opportunities to reflect on their learning and behavior in order to engender positive change in themselves
• Communicate effectively in their mother-tongue language and the language of instruction (at SWA this is English) as well as having access to other languages
• Have opportunities to take part in meaningful community and service activities
• Reflect on the world around them and their place within it
The IBMYP is a holistic program that recognizes the need to balance the academic, emotional and physical life of students in order to help them make informed choices and see the value of a well-balanced lifestyle.
Importantly, it is a program that supports schools in developing curriculum that is responsive to both an ever-changing world and the challenges and opportunities of the local context.
