Student-centered. Teacher-facilitated.
Teachers become coaches whose mission is to support the individual strengths of each child while providing a curriculum that challenges every student.
Small class sizes, multi-age classrooms with low student-teacher ratios, and a uniquely designed curriculum allow us to instruct students at their “sweet spot”: at the higher reaches of their ability, but just below the point of frustration.
The PYP model
The learner sits at the centre, supported by the approaches to teaching and learning, with agency, action and exhibition shaping every unit.
Six subject areas and six transdisciplinary themes sit within the ring of international-mindedness, so learning connects across subjects and to the wider world.
A student who uses blocks to build a 2 x 3 rectangle is not simply memorizing that 2 x 3 = 6, but building an understanding of the relationship between multiplication and addition.How inquiry works in the PYP
Students who can explain why they arrived at a conclusion are better able to think critically, identify errors in their own thinking and apply what they learn to other subjects. They become internally motivated, skilled at problem solving and driven to pursue a deeper understanding.
What your child sees on a typical PYP day
While every day is unique according to projects and community events, these components happen on a regular basis.
Individualized Instruction
Every part of the day lets teachers meet the student where they are and stretch them to the next step. Co-teaching and small groups provide individualized instruction within each class.
Math
An open-ended story problem connects to current content and asks students to solve it at their level using manipulatives, drawings, numbers and equations.
Word
Children work one-on-one with a teacher to explore writing: letter formation, phonics, grammar, punctuation, spelling and sentence structure.
Investigation
Students work together and build friendships and social skills in the context of play.
Language Lab
Games integrate visual, auditory, verbal and kinesthetic learning while exploring letters, spelling rules, root words and grammar.
Library
The school’s informational hub and community gathering place, with resources reflecting global and local perspectives.
Lunch & Recess
Two formal recess times allow students to play outside, after lunch and during the afternoon.
Rest & Read
Teachers work one-on-one with students to strengthen decoding strategies and ensure comprehension.
Class Meeting
Students set the agenda and take turns facilitating, solving problems and celebrating together. Every student voice is valued.
Read Aloud
A daily story from a wide variety of genres builds fluency, vocabulary and listening comprehension.
See the classrooms for yourself
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