Primary Years Programme

What is the PYP?

The PYP in a Nutshell  A big picture view; answers the question
"What is the PYP?"in just 14 words.

An Introduction to the IBO and the PYP:  Provides brief, overall description of the organization and its programs.

The PYP at College Gardens:  General guiding statements that are shaping the character of the PYP at CGES.

The "Journey to Authorization":  A timeline of the steps that the school is going through to become a fully authorized PYPinstitution.

How is the Curriculum Being Developed?

Curriculum Design:  Some general guiding principles toward which the curriculum aims.

Units of Inquiry: A chart "in-progress" showing the units of inquiry by grade level; the units are in various stages of development, field-testing and evaluation, but provide a clear picture of the programme of inquiry.     

What Does the PYP Look Like?

What to Look For in a PYP Classroom:  Notes on the physical environment, student roles, instructional strategies and more to be found in the PYP classroom.

PYP Questioning Continuum:  Explains the types of teacher and student questioning to be found in the PYP classroom.