IB Primary Years Programme

At One World International School, we offer the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme (IB PYP) for students aged 3 – 11. The IB PYP at OWIS is underpinned by the English National Curriculum to implement age appropriate learning outcomes.

What is the IB Primary Years Programme (IB PYP)?

The IB PYP is an engaging, student-centred curriculum that teaches children to become independent, lifelong learners and critical thinkers. Its transdisciplinary framework allows students to explore various topics across subject areas, rather than merely memorising facts or studying topics in isolation. This makes it possible for students to expand their skills and knowledge and apply them in real-world contexts.

The IB PYP for Primary School students at One World International School in Singapore supports the whole child, nurturing students’ academic, social and emotional development. This all-encompassing framework also focuses on international-mindedness and universal values, key characteristics of dynamic citizens and leaders.

IB Primary Years Programme

The IB PYP consists of 5 crucial elements that students need for lifelong learning and success:

Skills Icon

Skills

Knowledge Icon

Knowledge

Concepts Icon

Concepts

Attitudes Icon

Attitudes

Actions Icon

Actions

By emphasising these 5 components, the PYP provides a rigorous programme for young learners, equipping them to excel in the classroom and beyond. This framework ensures that learning is engaging and relevant to the challenges of living in a diverse, 21st-century society.The IB PYP framework offers several advantages over other frameworks, especially in critical subject areas. According to an International Schools’ Assessment study conducted from 2009-2011, IB PYP students outperformed their non-PYP counterparts in reading, writing and mathematics. In a 2014 Australian study, PYP students surpassed the national average in nationwide science tests.

There Is Ample Room to Learn and Grow at One World International School

Discover how we nurture your child’s confidence and independent thinking skills in a healthy, open and truly international school environment. Learn more about our approach to education and find out if OWIS is the right school for your family.

IB PYP Curriculum

OWIS’ IB Primary Years Programme provides a host of opportunities to help students become well-rounded leaders and innovators of tomorrow. Here are just a few examples of how we put the PYP into practice:

Service Projects Icon

Service Projects

Service projects encourage children to get involved in the surrounding community, where they learn the value of serving others and making a difference.

Exhibitions Icon

Exhibitions

Exhibitions and other special events foster teamwork and communication whilst enabling students to showcase their skills and talents.

Environment Stewardship Icon

Environment Stewardship

Students learn to be responsible stewards of the environment by participating in initiatives aimed at conserving precious natural resources.

Technology Mastery Icon

Technology Mastery

Students complete research and other projects using iPads, laptops and other devices. This teaches them not only to use technology responsibly but to become more adaptable as it continues to evolve.

Sportsmanship Icon

Sportsmanship

Organised sports, class discussions and other collaborative activities help students appreciate different roles and perspectives, instilling in them a sense of respect for themselves and others.

Personalisation Icon

Personalisation

Teachers take students' interests into account when planning the curriculum, empowering them to ask questions and take initiative to discover the answers.

Inquiry-Based Approach Icon

Inquiry-Based Approach

Students explore topics across different subject areas. For example, a unit on sharing the planet might include science lessons on natural resources, social science lessons on communities and interdependence and mathematics lessons on calculating population growth.

Inquiry Led Framework Icon

Inquiry Led Framework

The PYP framework empowers students to take ownership of their learning through inquiry. This comprehensive approach also provides opportunities for teachers to collaborate so that they can hone their craft by staying current on best practices and innovative methods and learning new, creative ways to incorporate them into their classrooms. Our dynamic campus, with its flexible learning spaces and cutting-edge facilities, provides an ideal setting to implement the IB PYP. The IB PYP prepares children for subsequent secondary programmes and lays the foundation for students to become global citizens and leaders.

Worried About Your Child’s English skills?

At OWIS, we welcome students from all over the world. For learners who are new to the English language, we offer robust support through our English as an Additional Language (EAL) programme. Please contact the Admissions Counsellor to find out more about this optional programme and how it will benefit your child. 

Explore Our Co-Scholastic Learning Programmes

OWIS - Language Programme

Language Programme

Improve your child’s exposure to a second language and culture through our immersive language programme.


Music Programme

Music Programme

Find out how our students gain a solid foundation in music and how we incorporate music theory and music appreciation in our curriculum.

Sports Programme

Sports Programme

Explore our sports curriculum and find out how we support and prepare your child for both individual and team sports.


Outdoor Learning

Outdoor Learning

Discover how we extend the learning experience for your child beyond the classroom walls while allowing for a mental and physical break during the day.


OWIS Secondary students creating art

Arts Programme

Understand how our Arts Programme uses the elements of visual, creative and performing arts to give your child an appreciation of the benefits of artistic expression.

Benefits of the IB PYP

The IB PYP is a world-renowned framework designed to develop children into curious, lifelong learners who are uniquely positioned to become leaders of the future. The top benefits of the IB PYP are:

IB PYP Students engaged in learning
 

1.  The IB PYP is an inquiry-led, concept-driven model of learning designed to instil a foundation of knowledge in each student.

 

2.  It is rooted in the IB Learner Profile, which encourages students to become self-aware individuals who are committed to contributing to their communities in a positive way.

 

3.  The structure of the IB PYP motivates students to become creative, innovative critical thinkers. Students are not only allowed to ask questions — they are encouraged to do so.

 

4.  The IB PYP makes connections to the real-world problems of today, allowing students to understand how to apply their learning in their own lives.

 

5.  This programme is often described as a holistic approach to education, as it focuses on the well-being of each individual in the school.

6.  Students in the IB PYP are independent, motivated learners who know that they have a choice and voice in their education and are more invested in the experience as a whole.

What does it feel like to be a part of the OWIS family?

Visit our school and see how we can support your child’s all-round development

Learn more about the IB PYP and our child-centred teaching methodology. Discover why our rigorous and holistic curriculum successfully prepares your child for secondary school and see how we raise internationally minded and confident lifelong learners.
Member of Global Schools Foundation Logo
Edu Trust Logo
IB logo
Cambridge International School logo
×