Middle Years Programme
MYP Webinar 2023
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The IB Middle Years Programme (MYP) is a five year programme (for grades 6 to 10, ages 11 to 16) that prepares students for the IB Diploma Programme.
The International School Laren’s uniqueness lies in its ability to offer smaller class sizes, so that teachers may provide students with optimal attention.
The MYP provides a framework of learning that encourages students to become creative, critical and reflective thinkers. It fosters the development of life skills such as communication, intercultural understanding and global engagement—essential qualities for young people who are becoming global leaders.
At the end of grade 10, students will be able to obtain their IB MYP certificate. Upon successful completion of grade 10, students can then continue to the IB Diploma Programme.
The MYP Philosophy
Each subject emphasises the MYP's fundamental principles to student learning which are:
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Holistic learning - accentuating the interrelatedness of one subject to another while, at the same time, thoroughly studying each subject discretely.
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Intercultural awareness - considering and understanding multiple perspectives in a bid to foster tolerance, respect and empathy.
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Communication - developing inquiry and understanding, reflection and expression through all subjects. This is represented in the form of ICT and visual and performing arts as well as through language communication.
At the end of the Middle Years Programme, students can apply for entrance to the IB Diploma Programme.
Curriculum
MYP students study eight subject areas including at least two languages, humanities, sciences, mathematics, arts, physical education and design.
For more information about each subject, please click on the video links below:
| Language & Literature | Matematics |
| English | Maths |
| Dutch | |
| Language Acquisition | The Arts |
| English | Theatre |
| Spanish | Music |
| Dutch | |
| Individuals & Society | Design |
| History & Humanities | Design |
| Sciences | Physical and Health Education |
| Biology, Chemistry and Physics | PHE |
| Other | Mentor Lesson, Challenge Hour, EAL (English as an Additional Language) |