PYP to MYP Transition
Current Pathway with PYP
Students at CIST may enter the Early Years program in Prek- 3.
Students transition into Elementary from Kindergarten, until Grade 5
The PYP focuses on transdisciplinary learning through units of inquiry, developing students' key skills.
In Grade 6, students transition to MYP 1 and finish in MYP 5 (Grade 10)
Students transition from the MYP and move on to high school for Grades 11 & 12
New Pathway
The primary change brings students into MYP 1 in grade 6. This is in line with what many IB schools around the world are doing:
PYP is designed for students ages 3-10
MYP is designed for students ages 11- 16
Pathway in Secondary
Rationale for Change
Smooth transition according to IB frameworks
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MYP is designed for students to enter at this point
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Increased academic rigour and subjects suited to their level of development
Increased focus on skills and ATLs
Benefits to the students
Benefits to students
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Shift to subject-driven learning for deepened understanding with subject specialists
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The natural transition continues to develop skills learned in PYP
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Role in the school as leaders - new uniforms and new responsibilities
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Change in perspective - looking at global contexts in the MYP
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Preparation for the challenges of high school and beyond
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EAL and TAL support
Similarities between
PYP and MYP
Opportunities for Growth
MYP 1 students can serve as ambassadors from secondary to primary
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Community service, reading buddies, peer mentors
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A feeling of responsibility
Increased academic rigour will come with increased responsibility
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Self-management, completing assignments and homework tasks
The joint homeroom with senior students
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Opportunities to see where they are going, spend time with mentors and potential role models