Primary Years Programme
In the Asia Pacific region, there are 157 IB World Schools in 19 countries offering the Primary Years Programme (PYP).
New and interested schools
We welcome your interest in the International Baccalaureate (IB) and look forward to working with you as you seek to implement the Primary Years Programme in your school.
The following outlines the path to becoming an IB World School.
The IB Asia Pacific office is responsible for guiding schools in Primary Years Programme and in implementing the programme. Any request for information or guidance should be directed to the IB Asia Pacific office.
Please read the information in the following link before proceeding further: Essential information.
Further key information for interested schools is available on the school authorization page and all the documentation for the process is available on the "Become an IB World School" page.
Schools interested in implementing the programme should complete an Interested School Form (Intent to Apply) as an indication that the school is commencing its feasibility study. There are no costs associated with this form. Please send the completed form to ibappyp@ibo.org.
Interested Schools
Supporting documents to accompany PYP Application A
Preliminary Visits
PYP Guidelines for the Preliminary visit
Preliminary visit request form
Candidate and IB World Schools
Action Plan for Candidate Schools
PYP Pre authorization Guidelines for schools
Consultation Visits
PYP Guidelines for Consultation Visits
In-school Workshops
New IB Asia Pacific In-school Workshop services for 2010
Fee Structure in Asia Pacific
PYP fees (effective from 1 Sept 2009)
Contact
For more information on the Primary Years Programme, please email ibappyp@ibo.org.
IB Copyright and Branding
A school may not advertise itself as an “IB World School” authorized to offer the Primary Years Programme, nor may it commence the teaching of the programme until it has received official IB authorization. Please read the Guide to Publicizing your plans.