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Primary Years IB Programme

From Nursery to Grade 5, our Primary School students explore the PYP.

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Middle Years IB Programme

Grade 6 to Grade 9 students engage with the MYP on our Middle School campus.

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Middle Years/IB DP Programme

Grade 10 marks an important end of the MYP, ushering in our High School students to the last two years' IB DP curriculum.

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Primary Years (Nursery - Grade 5)

What is the Primary Years Programme (PYP) at ISP?

At the International School of Paris, our students aged 3 to 10 learn through the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme. 

 

 

We believe our students...

  • learn through inquiry within a concept driven curriculum;
  • build on prior knowledge when learning new things;
  • have opportunities to learn individually and collaboratively;
  • are competent individuals with a voice and opinions;
  • get support in their journey to become autonomous learners.

Our students can...

  • collaborate to make positive contributions to their class, school and wider community;
  • use language to communicate effectively;
  • think critically and apply knowledge and skills in a variety of situations;
  • display high levels of organisation, resilience and perseverance;
  • value research and lifelong learning.

Our teachers and staff...

  • create stimulating learning environments that provoke critical thinking;
  • engage in disciplined dialogue around student learning;
  • are lifelong learners;
  • are committed to ongoing professional development and engage in effective, up-to-date practices;
  • support students and their families academically, socially and emotionally through dialogue and community workshops. 

The International School of Paris earned authorisation to offer the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme (IB PYP) in 2004. Ever since, we have implemented and further developed the PYP at ISP, and beyond. Our staff includes several certified workshop leaders and international school accreditors who help other international school teachers improve their practices. 

 

 

How can we learn more about the PYP?

Explore the links and videos below to learn more about the PYP as an educational philosophy and how we implement it at ISP. 

ISP PYP Curriculum Guide

ISP Primary School Handbook

 

 

Early Years at ISP

 

 

Grade 5 students discuss leadership

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Discover inquiry-based learning

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The IB Learner Profile

Inquiry in the PYP

 

 

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