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International Baccalaureate

International Talent Academy is International Baccalaureate (IB) World School – authorized for the Primary Years Programme (PYP).

IB World Schools share a common philosophy — a commitment to improve the teaching and learning of a diverse and inclusive community of students by delivering challenging, high quality programmes of international education that share a powerful vision.**

For more information about IB and its programs visit the website www.ibo.org

IB Mission statement

The International Baccalaureate aims to develop inquiring, knowledgeable and caring young people who help to create a better and more peaceful world through intercultural understanding and respect.

To this end, the organization works with schools, governments and international organizations to develop challenging programmes of international education and rigorous assessment.

These programmes encourage students across the world to become active, compassionate and lifelong learners who understand that other people, with their differences, can also be right.

About IB PYP

Primary Years Program (PYP) is an International Baccalaureate (IB) curriculum designed for students aged 3-11. It strives to develop curiosity, self-responsibility, and inquiry skills among younger students.

PYP supports a holistic approach to learning by helping children make connections between different subjects and the real world. The program is tailored to each child, allowing them to follow an individual developmental track to maximize their potential.

Teaching in PYP is based on 6 subject groups:

Language

Social studies

Mathematics

Arts

Science

Physical, social and personal education

IB Learner Profiles

Balanced

We understand the importance of balancing different aspects of our lives – intellectual, physical, and emotional – to achieve well-being for ourselves and others. We recognize our interdependence with other people and with the world in which we live.

Reflective

We thoughtfully consider the world and our own ideas and experience. We work to understand our strengths and weaknesses in order to support our learning and personal development.

Inquirers

We nurture our curiosity, developing skills for inquiry and research. We know how to learn independently and with others. We learn with enthusiasm and sustain our love of learning throughout life.

Knowledgeable

We develop and use conceptual understanding, exploring knowledge across a range of disciplines. We engage with issues and ideas that have local and global significance.

Thinkers

We use critical and creative thinking skills to analyze and take responsible action on complex problems. We exercise initiative in making reasoned, ethical decisions.

Caring

We show empathy, compassion and respect. We have a commitment to service, and we act to make a positive difference in the lives of others and in the world around us.

Open-minded

We critically appreciate our own cultures and personal histories, as well as the values and traditions of others. We seek and evaluate a range of points of view, and we are willing to grow from the experience.

Risk taker

We approach uncertainty with forethought and determination; we work independently and cooperatively to explore new ideas and innovative strategies. We are resourceful and resilient in the face of challenges and change.

Communicators

We express ourselves condently and creatively in more than one language and in many ways. We collaborate effectively, listening carefully to the perspectives of other individuals and groups.

Principled

We act with integrity and honesty, with a strong sense of fairness and justice, and with respect for the dignity and rights of people everywhere. We take responsibility for our actions and their consequences.

The Primary School Program aims to:

Foster an inquiry-based approach to learning both inside and outside the classroom.
Be based on six universal transdisciplinary themes that integrate knowledge and skills from six subject areas.
Include the development of transdisciplinary skills that promote a holistic view of the world.
Emphasize the importance of inquiry and the practical application of knowledge to real life.
Promote students’ global thinking and understanding of different cultures.
Develop critical thinking, collaboration, and reflection as key components of the learning process

Student Agency

In the PYP (Primary Years Programme) of the IB, agency refers to the capacity of students to take ownership of their learning through voice, choice, and action. It recognizes that children are not just passive recipients of knowledge but active participants in their educational journey. Agency is central to the PYP framework, shaping how students engage with learning, make decisions, and take responsibility for their actions.

Key Aspects of Agency in PYP

1. 1. Voice – Students express their ideas, opinions, and questions, contributing to the direction of their learning.
  2. Choice – They have opportunities to make decisions about what and how they learn within a structured framework.
  3. Action – They apply their learning to real-world contexts, initiating change in their own lives and communities.