Primary Years Programme at a glance
What is the Primary Years Programme (PYP)?
The International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme (PYP) is designed for students aged 3 to 12. It focuses on the total growth of the developing child, touching hearts as well as minds and encompassing social, physical, emotional and cultural needs in addition to academic development.
The PYP draws on research and best practice from a range of national systems with a wealth of knowledge and experience from international schools to create a relevant, engaging, challenging and significant educational framework for all children.
Curriculum documents are published in English, French and Spanish but schools may offer the programme in other languages under certain conditions.
The PYP is one of three programmes offered by the International Baccalaureate (IB).
- What is the Primary Years Programme?
- What is the curriculum framework?
- How are students assessed?
- Who can offer the programme?
- Are teachers trained to teach the programme?
- How do I find out more?