The IB Middle Years Programme (MYP), is a comprehensive programme of academic challenge and life skills appropriate to ages 11-16 years, (Grade 6- Grade 10). At a time when adolescents are confronted with a vast and often bewildering array of choices, the MYP equips students with values and provides opportunities to develop sound judgment, while preparing them for the changing demands of life in the 21st century. The MYP is designed to foster middle school students' independence and responsibility and to encourage creativity, cooperation, and compassion.

The programme provides a thorough study of 8 subject groups

• Language A (English, Thai)
• Humanities
• Mathematics
• Physical Education
• Language B (Spanish/Mandarin)
• Sciences
• The Arts
• Information Technology

Students follow a prescribed curriculum emphasizing analytical and critical thinking, working both independently and collaboratively and taking a disciplined approach to studying. They develop an ability to apply what they know and support their ideas through speaking and writing, in all subject areas.

Click here for an overview of what is being taught in each subject by grade

The MYP emphasizes the interconnectedness of knowledge and uses five cross disciplinary themes called Areas of Interaction to intertwine the eight subject groups:

• Approaches to Learning
• Human Ingenuity
• Health and Social Education
• Environments
• Community Service

This type of curriculum framework encourages students to see cohesion in several fields of study, make connections between subjects, link what they learn to the real world, and reflect and act on their learning. Assignments and activities are geared to cultivate a hands-on approach to learning with the aim of balancing intellectual challenge with joy in learning. Portfolios of each student's work in the subject groups are collected over the five years of the program and in the 10th grade, each student has the opportunity to complete a unique Personal Project.

The Personal Project

In Grade 10, students design and develop a Personal Project, an independent study in an area of particular interest that links several academic subjects and areas of interaction. The Personal Project may be a research essay, artistic production, original experiment, invention, or some other means of expression and is the capstone of the MYP. In addition, students who successfully complete the MYP receive an MYP certificate and a Record of Achievement.