Primary Years Programme of the International Baccalaureate
When children start school (some of whom are not yet three years old), they are welcomed into a pleasant environment where they learn healthy habits, make friends, and nurture their natural curiosity. The area dedicated to Infant Education is separated from the rest of the school. Our youngest students enjoy facilities designed exclusively for them, including a playground, a covered patio, a library, and a large indoor area for play and motor skill development.
Our Infant students spend significant hours each week participating in activities not included in the official curriculum . These include drama (taught by native English speakers), swimming, and music, among others. In Primary Education, starting from 3rd grade, students are also offered additional compulsory subjects that go beyond the standard curriculum, such as Robotics and Digital Technology, Small Talk, Public Speaking, Chess, Typing, and French.
These disciplines are considered indispensable for achieving authentic, comprehensive training—an education that goes far beyond mere academic knowledge.
Additionally, both in Infant and Primary school, students approach English as they would their native language—that is, naturally, actively, and enjoyably. In the early years, there is a strong emphasis on oral communication rather than grammar.
Moreover, students not only learn English but also learn in English. In all Infant and Primary levels, over 50% of school hours -spanning 35 modules- are taught in English.
All Primary Education students have access to a digital device owned by the school. Students in the 1st and 2nd years of Primary use personal tablets in the classroom, while those in the 3rd, 4th, 5th, and 6th years have their own Chromebooks.
PYP EXHIBITION: FINAL DRAFT STAGE OF EDUCATION
The International Primary Years Programme ends with the FINAL PYP EXHIBITION, a project in which the students demonstrate their skills of communication, social, research, self-management... acquired through his training in the program.