IB PRIMARY YEARS PROGRAMME (IB PYP) IN SINGAPORE
IB PYP curriculum is an inquiry-based international educational framework, catering to students in Early Years and Primary Years, ages 3-11 years, fostering independence and holistic development
IB PYP Curriculum at GIIS Singapore
The IB Primary Years Programme (IB PYP) is an inquiry-based, transdisciplinary curriculum framework that nurtures confident learners who are agents of their own learning. It is a student-centered approach where students are active participants in their own learning journey. As an international school in Singapore, GIIS offers PYP students with a learning environment, IB trained teachers and modern facilities to help students, aged 3-11 years (preschool and primary years), achieve their full potential.
IB Early Years for preschool students (ages 3-6)
The Early Years under IB PYP is a play-driven curriculum that fosters intellectual curiosity and creativity among our youngest learners (ages 3-6). Students cultivate key skills, critical for their development, through various exploratory experiences, including age-appropriate play materials and sensory activities.
The key aspects include a play-based learning approach, developmentally-appropriate learning spaces, such as an Atelier to encourage symbolic expression, language development and supportive relationships. As students advance into the curriculum, they develop skills in numeracy, literacy, basic science, social studies, and additional language.
Spread over three years (EY 1 to EY 3), it gives students an opportunity to seamlessly integrate into the Primary Years at GIIS.
IB Primary Years for primary school students (ages 6-11)
As a leading international school in Singapore, GIIS offers a well-established IB PYP curriculum for primary years, for Grades 1-5. Known for its holistic approach, this meticulously designed academic pathway helps students connect concepts to bigger ideas, preparing them for real world challenges.
Through an innovative and collaborative learning environment, such as skills-based Culinary studios, art lab, and more, our students are empowered to become independent thinkers who are ready to take ownership of their own learning, conduct research and present their findings. This promotes creativity and develops collaboration and communication skills.
Everyday classes at GIIS incorporate the use of a range of materials such as video, audio, and text, emphasising discussions. Led by dedicated educators who guide the learning process, students learn to apply their knowledge to real-life situations and transfer their understanding across different subjects.
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Why choose IB PYP (International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme)?
The IB Primary Years Programme is recognised worldwide for several reasons, including holistic development, international-mindedness, inquiry-based learning, high learning standards, and student centered approach. For an international school like GIIS, aiming to nurture global citizens, PYP resonates with its philosophy of offering quality education that nurtures students into inquirers and critical thinkers.
The IB Primary Years Programme Framework
PYP is a curriculum framework which believes that students are agents of their own learning, and they need to be equal partners in the entire learning process. This premise allows them to take ownership of their learning, learn collaboration and communication, and enhance their confidence due to deeper understanding of topics, in a stress-free manner.
Learner Profile
IB primary schools follow approaches that encourage student learners who have the potential to wonder, question, inquire and theorize - about themselves and the world around them. Learners create their own learning needs through an inquiry-based approach to education, which is transcends disciplines through concept-based models of teaching and learning. Learners are encouraged to demonstrate imaginative minds, and agile traits to respond to challenges and opportunities for the betterment of themselves and the world.
At the end of five years, the learners celebrate their achievements through exhibitions which helps them share their learnings and understandings with the larger community.
Teaching And Learning
Teaching and learning complement each other in the PYP approach, where engaging and relevant material meets challenging and significant inquirers. This collaboration develops knowledgeable, and caring students who have an intercultural understanding and respect for the world and multidimensional world view.
Subjects are taught in a transdisciplinary manner, guided by subject areas like ‘who we are, ‘where we are, ‘how we express ourselves’, and more. This powerful approach helps students learn to appreciate knowledge, understand concepts and connect them to skills and personal attributes.
The unique and well-designed projects and assignments encourage students to work in collaboration and share information to enhance the knowledge and skills. The IB PYP curriculum fosters a joyful and enthusiastic environment that encourages students to become active, compassionate, and lifelong learners.
The Learning Community
IB PYP for primary students at Global Indian International School in Singapore share a commitment to the mission of uniting the worldwide community of learners through a single idea of connecting and building a better world. The clear purpose of the community is to ensure that the outcome of the IB PYP education is to develop conceptual understandings and approaches to learning and become internationally-minded students.
In this endeavour, everyone involved in the life of the IB PYP learner is recognised including family, faculty, and important adults in the community.
Data Analytics at GIIS
GIIS has a unique methodology to check the academic and non-academic progress of our students. We have devised methods and installed platforms which give us raw data on students’ performances inside and outside the classroom.
Data Analytics in academics at GIIS is called the 7S method, in which teachers and coordinators gather stats on a student’s marks in seven different areas of development. This includes school, segment, section, subject, subject-teacher, student and summary. Data Analytics in Sports is called SPEDAS, where devices on playgrounds and on the student’s person, capture on-field movement which is converted to data.
Both data are then studied by the teacher to determine progress of the student in all areas of development, and an assessment is done which helps students understand their strengths and weaknesses.
Our Facilities
With 40+ skills-based studios, digital classrooms and well-designed Learning Commons and Student Innovation Rooms, the GIIS SMART Campus stands out as an exemplary premises where IB Diploma students can gain maximum benefits in their learning journey. Technology adds sheen to our educational offerings, while our award-winning holistic framework called 9GEMS adds to the depth of learning students experience during their two year programme
Every Child has a unique learning path. Check if IB Primary Years Program is the right fit for your child.
Few reasons GIIS is apt for your child
Few reasons GIIS is apt for your child
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IB PYP Subjects Offered for Grades 1-5 at GIIS in Singapore
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Class 1 - 5
- Language 1 – English
- Language 2 – French
- Arts
- Personal, Social & Physical Education
- Language 2 – Hindi
- Language 2 – Tamil
- Performing Art – Music
- Unit of Inquiry (Science, Technology & Social Studies)
- Language 2 – Mandarin
- Mathematics
- Performing Art – Dance
- English
- Information and Communication Technology (ICT)
- History
- Art
- Speech and Drama
- Second Language (Hindi, French, Tamil, Bahasa Melayu)
- Mathematics
- Geography
- Music
- Physical Education (Taekwondo, Dance)
- Third Language (Mandarin)
- Science
- Global Perspective
External-Assessment
- Cambridge Lower Secondary Checkpoint at the end of Key stage 3
- English
- Mathematics
- English Literature
- Second Language (Hindi, French, Tamil, Bahasa Melayu)
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Physics
- Accounting
- Business Studies
- Economics
- Additional Mathematics
- Information and Communication Technology (ICT)
- History
- Physical Education
External-Assessment
- Cambridge Lower Secondary Checkpoint at the end of Key stage 4
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Extracurricular and Co-curricular activities
As an international school with skills-based education at its core, GIIS holds a strong belief that students can be successful citizens of the future only when they are well-groomed academically as well as through non-academic activities. The school provides outstanding opportunities and platforms for students to ignite their passion, hone their skills and enhance their personality with a plethora of extracurricular and co-curricular activities like cricket, chess, badminton, radio jockeying, videography etc.
Basketball
Badminton
Tae-Kwon-Do
Soccer
Junior Athletics
Ceramics and Clay Modelling
Bharatanatyam
Carnatic Vocal Music
Keyboard
Science Clubs
Smart Learning & Virtual School
IB PYP programme at Global Indian International School in Singapore gets an added layer of sheen due to the multiple platforms of learning it provides. GIIS being a tech-savvy school has digital technology which allows education to be imparted online through virtual classrooms and blended learning facilities. This ensures continuity of education, and the convenience to log on to classrooms from the comfort of your homes or other convenient spaces. Online education or virtual school is an extraordinary option provided by the school that can be enabled by students of all grades anywhere and anytime.
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IB PYP is the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Program offering an inquiry-based transdisciplinary curriculum essential for the all-round development of students. It is applicable for primary students from Grade 1 to Grade 5.
The Primary Years Program is a learning framework for students in the age group of 3-12 years designed by the International Baccalaureate organisation. This programme recognizes the natural talent of a child, like curiosity to learn, creativity, and ability to reflect and foster them with a fun, enthusiastic, and challenging learning environment to become lifelong learners.
In this programme, students are taught about specific and important concepts through units of inquiry. The six transdisciplinary themes that guide units of inquiry and compose a year of study are:
● Who we are
● Where we are in place and time
● How we express ourselves
● How the world works
● How we organize ourselves
● Sharing the planet
IB PYP with its transdisciplinary learning approach helps students to think for themselves and take responsibility for their learning as they explore challenges and opportunities on the global front in real life contexts. IB PYP curriculum will also help students to adapt to a new curriculum in any school across the globe.
There are 8 key concepts involved in the PYP curriculum that are:
Form, Function, Causation, Change, Connection, Perspective, Responsibility, and Reflection. It improves the understating of the students of a concept and how it can be viewed from various perspectives.
The five elements of the PYP (Primary Years Programme) include: Knowledge, Concepts, Skills, Attitudes, and Action. These elements foster holistic development and critical thinking skills among students, preparing them for rigorous academic pursuits and global citizenship.
The IB Primary Years Programme is applicable for students studying from class 1 to class 5 (between the age group of 5 to 12 years).
In the student-centered approach, the student can choose what they want to study and how a certain topic interests them. This enhances their participation, they become independent thinkers and problem solvers and improves their critical thinking capabilities.
Transdisciplinary learning approach builds the conceptual understanding of students. The exploration of a concept happens with various perspectives by the students that help them to get a deeper understanding of concepts.
In the collaborative learning approach, students are made to work in groups to increase knowledge and share information with peers. This kind of learning helps in better understanding and retaining information and there is a positive learning environment created.
Apart from the IB PYP curriculum, GIIS offers renowned and globally acclaimed curricula like
● CBSE (Central Board of Secondary Education)
● CLSP (Cambridge Lower Secondary Programme)
● GMP (Global Montessori Programme)
● IB DP (International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme)
● Cambridge IGCSE
● Bilingual Program.
There is a one-time non-refundable registration fee that needs to be paid at the time of admission process which is $416.00 plus 7% GST.
GIIS has a seamless and best admission process that includes:
● Contact us by filling in the details
● Visit our campus
● Fill in and submit the application form along with the required documentation
● Pay a one-time registration fee
● Attend the counseling session and take the assessment
● Payment of the first term fees.
Fill in your details in the enquiry form and we will help you in scheduling a meeting with our expert admission counselors who will guide you with the next steps of admissions. You can book a meeting online or in-person meeting to talk to them.
You can register for a campus tour and our executives will get in touch with you to confirm your day and time of visit to the campus and make the necessary arrangements. You can either personally visit the campus or book a virtual campus tour.
GIIS a well-known educational institution offers globally renowned scholarships for localities and expatriates.
● Global Citizen Scholarship
● 9GEMS Holistic Development Scholarship
● Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam Global Skills Scholarship
● Mahatma Gandhi Universal Values Merit-cum-Means Scholarship
● Global FUTURE-READY Merit Scholarship
To meet a faculty you need to book a meeting and we can arrange for the same based on their availability during the campus tour.
At GIIS, the grades fee depends on the grades and curriculum chosen by the students. The fees for the IB PYP curriculum is as follows:
● Grades 1 and 2 – $6848.00 (inclusive of 7% GST)
● Grades 3-5 – $ 6979.61 (inclusive of 7% GST)
For the IB PYP curriculum, a one-time non-refundable registration fee of $ 2753.00 plus 7% GST is applicable.
Miscellaneous fee is collected for competitions, cultural activities, asset exams, olympiads, workshops, camps, extracurricular, co-curricular activities, and more.
