The IB Middle Years Programme (MYP)

Modern offers the IB Middle Years Programme (MYP) which is a stimulating and inspiring programme that emphasizes intellectual challenge.

It encourages students aged 11 to 16 to make practical connections between their studies and the real world, preparing them for success in further study and in life.

The Middle Years

Programme Aims

The MYP aims to develop active learners and internationally minded young people who can empathize with others and pursue lives of purpose and meaning.

Creative And

Reflective Thinkers

The programme empowers students to inquire into a wide range of issues and ideas of significance locally, nationally and globally. The result is young people who are creative, critical and reflective thinkers.

Preparation For

IB Diploma Programme

The MYP builds on the knowledge, skills and attitudes developed by the IB Primary Years Programme (PYP), and prepares students for the demanding requirements of the IB Diploma Programme (DP)

Options to

Flourish

The MYP at Modern is currently offered in MYP 1, MYP 2 and MYP 3 (Grade 6,7 and 8) and will grow to add one grade annually to eventually offer students the entire MYP 1 – 5 experiences over the next few years. This will make Modern and IB Continuum school offering the PYP, MYP and DP.

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MYP

4 - 5

In MYP4 and MYP5, students build on their prior learning through increasingly challenging subject content, interdisciplinary learning and opportunities for subject specialisation. The curriculum promotes critical thinking, independence and the development of Approaches to Learning (ATL) skills, preparing students for a successful transition to the IB Diploma Programme.

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Assessment and

Student Progress 

Assessment in the MYP is criterion-related, with student achievement evaluated against subject-specific criteria. Formative and summative assessments provide opportunities for students to demonstrate their understanding, receive meaningful feedback and reflect on their progress. Teachers use a best-fit judgement to determine achievement levels, supporting continuous growth and improvement.

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MYP

Personal Project

In MYP 5, students undertake the Personal Project, an independent inquiry that allows them to explore an area of personal interest, apply ATL skills and reflect on their learning and achievements. This project encourages students to take ownership of their learning and demonstrate the skills they have developed throughout the MYP.

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eAssessment

and Certification 

Students also have opportunities to participate in MYP eAssessment through the pathways offered by the school, leading to the award of the MYP Certificate or MYP Course Results, depending on their registration and achievement.

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Service 

as Action

Service as Action is an integral part of the MYP, encouraging students to apply their learning through meaningful engagement with their communities. Through service experiences, students develop empathy, responsibility, international-mindedness and an understanding of how their actions can make a positive difference.

Subjects in the MYP

 

Subjects in the MYP (grade 6 and 7):

  • English Lit/Lang
  • Hindi/French
  • Mathematics
  • Integrated Sciences
  • Individuals and Societies
  • Music and Visual Art
  • Physical and Health Education
  • Design
  • Arabic B
  • Islamic Studies/Value Ed and Library 

More To Explore

  • The IB Primary Years Programme (PYP)

    The IB Primary Years Programme (PYP) for children aged 3 - 12 nurtures and develops young students as caring, active participants in a lifelong journey of learning.

  • IB Bridge Programme

    The Bridge Programme is undertaken in the months post grade 10 examination and before summer vacation

  • IB Diploma Programme (DP)

    The IBDP is a rigorous two-year pre-university international education programme that meets the needs of highly motivated secondary school students between the ages of 16 and 19 years

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