• Middle Years Programme (MYP)

    Introduction to the Middle Years Programme (MYP)myp programme

    The Middle Years Programme (MYP)  The MYP is a challenging academic program that encourages students to become creative, critical and reflective thinkers.  The program builds connections between subject areas and the real world and is designed to develop the skills needed for our global society and foster international-mindedness in our students.  We are currently in the candidate phase of the MYP authorization process, implementing all major components of the IB MYP.

    Developing the International Student (MYP) 

    The cornerstone of the Middle Years Programme (MYP) is the Programme's Learner Profile (see below). These are the ten most important attributes of an international person and answers the question: What kind of person do we want our students to be? The aim of the MYP is to develop internationally minded people who, recognizing their common humanity and shared guardianship of the planet, help to create a better and more peaceful world. At Campus International School we want the students to learn to become inquirers, thinkers, communicators, risk-takers, knowledgeable, principled, caring, open-minded, balanced and reflective. In all areas of the school, the teachers and staff model these attributes. Learning experiences are created so that the students are able to develop these characteristics. The profile helps teachers and students establish goals, plan units of inquiry, and assess performance.
     

    IB Learner Profile 

    Inquirers :
    • develop natural curiosity
    • are independent learners
    • acquire skills necessary for inquiry and research
    • actively enjoys learning

    Thinkers : 
    • exercise initiative in applying thinking skills
    • approaches complex problems
    • critically and with creativity
    • makes reasoned and ethical decisions

    Communicators : 
    • understand and express ideas with confidence and creativity
    • express ideas in more than one language
    • work effectively and willingly in collaboration with others

    Principled : 
    • act with integrity and honesty
    • have a strong sense of justice and fairness
    • respects the dignity of the individual, groups and communities

    Caring :
    • allows empathy, compassion and respect towards others
    • have a personal commitment to service
    • acts to make a positive difference in others and the environment

    Open-minded :
    • understands and appreciates their own cultures and personal histories
    • are open to the perspective, values and traditions of others
    • seeks and evaluates a range of points of view
    • are willing to grow from the experience of evaluating different points of view

    Balanced :
    • understands the importance of intellectual, physical and emotional balance
    • understands balance in these areas is important to achieve personal well-being

    Knowledgeable :
    • explores concepts, ideas and issues that have local and global significance
    • acquires in-depth knowledge and develops understanding
    • dedicated to learning across a broad range of disciplines
     
    Risk-Takers :
    • approach unfamiliar situations with courage and forethought
    • have the confidence to try new things
    • learn from failures

    Reflective :
    • gives thoughtful consideration to their own learning and experience
    • are able to assess and understand their strengths and limitations
    • understands reflection is needed to support their learning and personal development