The IB Middle Years Programme (MYP)

Modern is a candidate school for 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

As a candidate school, the MYP* at Modern is currently offered in MYP 1 and MYP 2 (Grade 6 and 7) 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.

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 

* GEMS Modern Academy is a candidate school for the Middle Years Programme. This school is pursuing authorization as an IB World School. IB World Schools share a common philosophy- a commitment to high-quality, challenging, international education- that we believe is important for our students.

Only schools authorized by the IB Organization can offer any of its four academic programmes: the Primary Years Programme (PYP), the Middle Years Programme (MYP), the Diploma Programme (DP), or the Career-related Programme (CP). Candidate status gives no guarantee that authorization will be granted.

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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