Middle Years Programme (MYP) *
The Middle Years Programme (MYP) is an educational framework developed by the International Baccalaureate (IB) for students aged 11 to 16. It fosters critical thinking, creativity, and global awareness, preparing students for the IB Diploma Programme or other academic pathways
- Age Range: 11-16 years
Overview
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The MYP is designed to empower students in developing their personal understanding, sense of self, and responsibility within their community. Its curriculum framework provides a broad and balanced education, catering to the unique learning needs of early adolescents.
MYP teachers structure the curriculum with a focus on:
Teaching and Learning in Context
Students learn best when their experiences are meaningful and connected to their lives and the world around them. Through global contexts, MYP students explore human identity, global challenges, and international-mindedness, fostering a deeper understanding of their role in a complex, interconnected world.
Approaches to Teaching and Learning
Our Velammal Global School emphasizes a holistic approach to education through IB Approaches to Teaching (ATT) and Approaches to Learning (ATL). These frameworks equip students with essential skills and strategies for lifelong learning while fostering critical thinking, collaboration, and self-management.
At Velammal global school we ensure that learning is connected to real-world situations, making it meaningful and relevant for students. By applying knowledge to local and global contexts, students develop a deeper understanding of how concepts influence real-life challenges.
Identities and relationships
Orientation in space and time
Personal and cultural expressions
Scientific and technical innovation
Globalization and sustainability
Fairness and development
Conceptual Understanding
Concepts serve as overarching ideas that are relevant both within individual disciplines and across subject areas. MYP students use concepts as a lens for inquiry, allowing them to explore issues of personal, local, and global significance while developing a holistic approach to knowledge.
The MYP curriculum framework encompasses eight subject groups, ensuring a broad and balanced education tailored to the needs of early adolescents.
Contact us
Velammal Global School, Velammal Medical College Campus, Madurai – 625009, Tamilnadu, India.
- +91 9087775333
- info@velammalglobalschool.com
Personal Project
Through Personal Projects, students take on the responsibility of completing a substantial piece of work over an extended period, fostering independence and perseverance. These projects encourage students to reflect on their learning, with the final outcomes providing enriching and meaningful learning experiences.The MYP journey culminates in Year 5 (Grade 10) with the Personal Project, where students showcase their work through an exhibition.
Service as action
At VGS, students are encouraged to embrace social responsibility by integrating core values into their learning journey. This approach nurtures compassionate and caring individuals who actively contribute to creating a more peaceful and inclusive world.
From MYP 1 onwards, students engage in service-based activities, applying their classroom learning to real-world contexts. Through individual and group initiatives, they make meaningful contributions to society, creating a positive impact on both communities and the environment.
Velammal Global School is a candidate school* for the IB Middle Years Programme ( MYP).
IB World Schools share a common philosophy – a commitment to high-quality, challenging, international education – that we believe is important for our students.
*Only schools authorized by the IB Organization can offer any of its four academic programmes: the Primary Years Programme (PYP), the Middle Years Programme (MYP), the Diploma Programme (DP), or the Career-related Programme (CP). Candidate status gives no guarantee that authorisation will be granted. For further information about the IB and its programmes visit https://www.ibo.org/.
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