International Baccalaureate
The IB Primary Years Programme
Inspiring curiosity. Building understanding. Developing lifelong learners.
About the Programme
What is the IB Primary Years Programme?
The International Baccalaureate (IB) Primary Years Programme (PYP) is an internationally recognized educational framework designed for children aged 3–12. It promotes inquiry-based, student-centred learning that encourages children to ask questions, explore ideas, think critically and develop a deeper understanding of the world around them.
The PYP focuses on the development of the whole child — supporting academic, social, emotional and personal growth.
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The Learning Approach
How do children learn in the PYP?
Learning goes beyond memorizing facts. Through inquiry, exploration, collaboration and reflection, students develop the confidence to express their ideas and make meaningful connections between what they learn and their everyday experiences. Teachers guide this process as children become independent, responsible learners.
Inquiry
Children ask questions, investigate and explore ideas that matter to them.
Understanding
They make meaningful connections and learn to think critically.
Growth
Students build skills, character and responsibility as independent learners.
The Curriculum
Six Transdisciplinary Themes
Hover or tap a petal to explore the big ideas our learners inquire into across the IB Primary Years Programme.
Transdisciplinary Themes
Explore the IB PYP Framework
Where We Are in Place & Time
- Orientation in place and time
- Personal histories, homes and journeys
- Local and global geography
- Discoveries, explorations and migrations
Pursuing authorization as an IB World School
Lumos Mind International School is a Candidate School* for the PYP Programme. This school is pursuing authorization as an IB World School. These are schools that share a common philosophy — a commitment to high quality, challenging, international education that Lumos School believes is important for our students.
*Only schools authorized by the IB Organization can offer any of its four academic programmes: the Primary Years Programme (PYP), the Middle Years Programme (MYP), the Diploma Programme, or the Career-related Programme (CP). Candidate status gives no guarantee that authorization will be granted.