The Middle Years Programme (MYP) has grown in Pakistan from seven programmes in 2018 to 18 in 2024 due to the recognition of three subjects by IBCC. The MYP is equivalent to the SSC in Pakistan.
The Inter Boards Coordination Commission (IBCC) has recently recognized the MYP Interdisciplinary Learning subject as equivalent to Global Perspective at the Secondary School Certificate (SSC) level. This new recognition is the third to reduce the burden of additional subjects for IB students and educators.
This good news follows the approval of curriculum mapping between the Pakistan Studies and Integrated Humanities in the IB’s MYP earlier in 2024. That recognition ensures that IB schools can co-teach Pakistan Studies within Integrated Humanities, streamlining the MYP experience.
As of today, Urdu e-assessment, Integrated Humanities to Pakistan Studies, and Interdisciplinary Learning are all recognized subjects as satisfying the needs for Pakistan’s young learners.
In addition to the existing candidate and authorized schools, several more MYP schools are preparing to apply for IB authorization due to recognition of these three subjects. This growth is not only in terms of the number of schools but also in the increasing cohort sizes across the country, reflecting a strong upward trend in IB engagement.
With these new recognitions, MYP students in Pakistan continue to benefit from a reduction in their overall curriculum and assessment. Additionally, they support the workload of teachers delivering the MYP, creating a more efficient and manageable teaching environment.
“These announcements are uplifting for the IB community in Pakistan. It allows us to remove some of the burden on both students and teachers, easing some of the stress, and improving well-being in our schools. It also shows how strong relationships between the IB and government bodies can lead to positive outcomes,” said Uzma Shujjat, the IB’s Regional Manager of Pakistan, Iran and the Nordic Region.
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