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When was the Primary Years Programme (PYP) introduced?
The International Baccalaureate® (IB) PYP was introduced in 1997. The PYP was developed through the vision and effort, sustained over ten years, of the former International Schools Curriculum Project (ISCP). The goal was to produce a common curriculum framework, for students in the 3-12 age range, which would provide continuity of learning and support the development of international-mindedness and action.
In what way is the PYP similar to the MYP, DP, and CP?
All the IB programmes include four foundational and interrelated elements: international mindedness, the IB learner profile, a broad, balanced, conceptual and connected curriculum and approaches to teaching and learning.
How is the PYP different from the MYP, DP and CP?
While the curriculum models for the MYP, DP and CP are interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary in nature, the PYP is transdisciplinary. Recognizing how young children learn, the PYP model moves learning across, between and beyond disciplines/subjects to learn through six big transdisciplinary themes.
Who offers the PYP?
The PYP is offered at schools in over 127 countries, including public, private and international schools. There are 2,275 schools offering the PYP worldwide, including 25 in Minnesota (3 in St. Louis Park).
Source: https://www.ibo.org/programmes/primary-years-programme/key-facts-about-the-pyp/
Anne LaLonde Laux
Districtwide International Baccalaureate (IB) - Primary Years (Elementary) Coordinator
lalondelaux.anne@slpschools.org - 952-928-6642
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