Primary Years Program K-5

The Primary Years Programme (PYP) at BIA West 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)