Primary Years Programme (PYP) – Ages 3-12
Transdisciplinary Learning Themes
- Who We Are: Personal, physical, mental, social, and spiritual health
- Where We Are in Place and Time: History, geography, migrations, civilizations
- How We Express Ourselves: Creativity, culture, language, communication
- How the World Works: Science, natural world, physics, chemistry
- How We Organize Ourselves: Government, economics, business
- Sharing the Planet: Ecology, sustainability, human impact
| Grade | Language & Literacy | Mathematics | Science | Social Studies | Arts & PE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PYP 1 (Age 3–5) | Alphabet recognition, phonics, storytelling | Counting 1–50, shapes, patterns | Senses, plants, seasons | Family, neighborhood | Drawing, movement, basic music |
| PYP 2 (Age 5–6) | Word formation, basic grammar | Counting 1–100, simple addition | Weather, animals, magnets | Maps, community helpers | Singing, creative arts |
| PYP 3 (Age 6–7) | Sentence writing, reading comprehension | Place value, subtraction | Water cycle, living vs non-living | Basic world geography | Group performances |
| PYP 4 (Age 7–8) | Paragraphs, grammar rules | Multiplication, division | Simple machines, ecosystems | Government, money | Digital arts, theatre |
| PYP 5 (Age 8–9) | Story writing, poetry | Decimals, fractions | Electricity, human body | Ancient civilizations | Sculpture, advanced music |
| PYP 6 (Age 9–10) | Essays, persuasive writing | Algebra basics, data analysis | Energy transfer, biodiversity | Global trade, sustainability | Photography, design |
Assessment: Portfolios, inquiry-based projects, teacher observations.