PYP Policies: Tips and ideas

PYP Policies: Tips and ideas

by | Jan 14, 2025 | Leadership, Policies

Culture 1: The school secures access to an IB education for the broadest possible range of students. (0301-01) Culture 1.1: The school implements and reviews an access and/or admissions policy that clearly describes the conditions for participation in the school’s...
A Journey, Not a Race

A Journey, Not a Race

by | Aug 25, 2024 | Leadership

As PYP coordinators, we are no strangers to change. The Primary Years Programme (PYP) is a constantly evolving journey to meet our students’ needs and the demands of an ever-changing world. When changes are introduced, it’s natural to feel the urge to implement...
A successful IB workshop

A successful IB workshop

by | May 31, 2024 | Leadership

Ongoing professional development is an essential element in the culture of an IB school. In this blog, we will explore the responsibility of the PYP coordinator and share some ideas to ensure that the workshop will have a positive impact. According to the IB...
A successful IB visit

A successful IB visit

by | Apr 22, 2024 | Leadership

Many coordinators ask about IB visits and how to prepare for them. Let’s start by looking at the different types of visits: Consultation: This visit takes place during the consultation phase. The IB consultant supports the school with readiness in preparation for the...
Collaborative planning in the PYP

Collaborative planning in the PYP

by | Mar 2, 2024 | Leadership

This blog can be read anytime in connection to a previous blog, “Stand-alone or Integration”. We hear a lot of the following questions related to collaboration in the PYP: When do we meet? What is the frequency of the meetings? Who needs to attend the collaborative...