What initially started as a Diploma programme for ages 16 – 19 , is now being adapted by primary schooling<\/a> (Primary Years Programme) and Middle schooling (Middle Years Programme) too.<\/p>\n \u200d<\/p>\n In order to be authorized as an \u201cIB School\u201d, the school in question has to go through a rigorous authorization process to deem it commendable to be one.<\/p>\n The IB is a challenging programme and schools that wish to offer this programme are expected to provide 100% commitment to its students to ensure they have all the necessary channels inside the school to take up this robust curriculum.<\/p>\n Therefore, an authorized IB school can be trusted completely with regard to the quality of education it promises to provide its students.<\/p>\n \t\t The IB school curriculum\u2019s aim is to develop 21st century citizens, who are compassionate, young individuals with a deep understanding of inter-cultural diversities and who believe in doing good to the community at large.<\/p>\n The curriculum engages students to become lifelong learners and gives them all the competitive skills necessary to thrive in a global dynamic society. The style of learning is progressive to a large extent and is transdisciplinary in approach.<\/p>\n Children learn crucial skills like critical-thinking and self-initiated learning and they also approach their subjects with a learning style that has multiple perspectives.<\/p>\n \u200d<\/p>\n The IB curriculum is based around interdisciplinary approaches which helps children understand the role they play in the society, the emphasis of the place and time they are in, self-expression, the workings of the world around them, organisational skills and sharing the knowledge and applying it effectively to provide value to the community and the world.<\/p>\n The curriculum in these IB schools imbibes key values that teach students to share the planet amongst each other by conserving nature and caring for the environment.<\/p>\n \u200d<\/p>\n The IB Primary years programme (PYP)<\/a> is for primary school children that builds conceptual understanding of core subjects and helps children in self- initiated and independent learning through enquiry and reflection.<\/p>\n IB students are taught to adapt to new learning methods in collaboration with the teachers and the community. The education provided is engaging and relevant to the real world problems and aspects of real society. This develops a sense of responsibility and worthiness towards oneself and others.<\/p>\n Targeting students of ages 11- 16, the MYP is a wonderful foundation to develop readiness for the IB Diploma Programme in their high school<\/a>.<\/p>\n This programme contains 8 subject groups and emphasizes the importance of learning through practical\u00a0 knowledge rather than a theory based approach.<\/p>\n Students are given an opportunity to connect their lessons and concepts with that of the real world.<\/p>\n \u200d<\/p>\n \t\t \u200d<\/p>\n The Diploma programme is made up of 6 subject groups and the DP Core. It is a robust curriculum for ages 16 -19 and focuses on providing intense knowledge on the chosen subjects and helps students pick up key skills that are leadership, entrepreneurship, communication, presentation, critical thinking, problem solving, time management, community care etc.<\/p>\n It is a balanced curriculum and has many benefits with regard to a complete development in students.<\/p>\nCan Any Japan International School Provide the IB Curriculum?<\/h2>\n
Aim of IB Schools<\/h2>\n
How is IB Different?<\/h2>\n
Different Stages in the IB Curriculum<\/h2>\n
Primary Years Programme<\/h3>\n
Middle Years Programme<\/h3>\n
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\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/p>\nInternational Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP)<\/h3>\n
Career-related Programme<\/h3>\n