Discover IB Program
At PIPS, we provide a continuum of study that is directly aligned with the International Baccalaureate frameworks. We offer three programs that are specifically designed for each stage of a student’s development
The IB Primary Years Program (PYP), for students aged 3 to 11, focuses on the development of the whole child as an inquirer, both in the classroom and the outside world. Trans-disciplinary themes and units of inquiry help students learn about themselves and make connections between their learning and the real world
IB MYP 1-5, 11 TO 16 YEARS OLD
Whether you are coming from the PIPS IB program, another international school, a local school in India , or abroad, you can find your place in the Middle Years Program at PIPS. The IB MYP framework focuses on engaging each student in inquiry as they gain the knowledge and skills necessary to succeed in the Diploma Program.
The IB Middle Years Program (MYP), for students aged 11 to 16, provides a framework of academic challenge that encourages students to embrace their disciplinary studies and build on their inter-disciplinary understandings, as they become critical and reflective thinkers. As complete and academically demanding as any international curriculum, the Middle Years Program at PIPS distinguishes itself through authentic learning experiences and an interdisciplinary approach. Projects throughout the MYP program require self directed inquiry, in-depth understanding and effective communication. This culminates in the Personal Project in MYP year 5, which is an opportunity for students to explore an area of personal interest, consolidate their learning and take pride in their work.
The IB Diploma Program (DP), for students aged 16 to 19, is an academically challenging program of education with final examinations that are externally assessed to an international standard and that prepare students for success at university and in life beyond.
Together, the PYP, MYP, and DP provide a continuous, comprehensive curricular framework for PIPS. This framework combines internationally recognized best practices in education from around the world and, thus, is acknowledged by universities and colleges as being an advantageous program for students for post-secondary study.
At PIPS, we provide a continuum of study that is directly aligned with the International Baccalaureate frameworks.
Not only are IB students equipped to better face their future, studies have shown that students studying IB have increased opportunities for scholarships and increased acceptance rates at universities. Research has also shown that IB students score better on international tests of achievement than their non-IB counterparts.
In the U.S. and Canada, IB Diploma holders are often awarded university-level credits, in some cases equivalent to one full year of study. Recent studies on IB Diploma Program graduates confirm that, once in university, IB graduates perform well and have significantly higher grade point averages and higher graduation rates than students who did not complete the IB Diploma Program
With the implementation of the IB curricular frameworks, our programs at PIPS ensure:
- Engagement and a focus on deeper levels of learning
- Use of differentiation techniques to ensure that each student is challenged
- Instruction with real-world applications
- Teaching and learning with interconnectedness of subject disciplines
- Focus on academic rigor
- Best practices and externally moderated examinations based on an international standard of education
- Involvement in community service, enrichment activities, and co-curricular programs that focus on creativity, action, and service at the highest level.
IB academic standards and requirements are challenging and rigorous, but at PIPS, our focus is on the whole student. This holistic IB approach means every MYP student feels involved, understood and motivated. Throughout their course of study, our IB Middle Years students grow a strong sense of self, develop an intercultural understanding of the world and flourish into skilled communicators. Students are encouraged to ask questions, take action and lead. Giving our MYP students a safe place to express themselves, gain knowledge and grow as individuals leads to extraordinary results and extraordinary futures.
PIPS has a highly qualified and experienced faculty. Our class sizes are small and our faculty members are engaged in significant on going professional learning.
Faculty members are actively engaged as workshop leaders, school consultants, resource developers and examiners for the IB and other professional organizations. Our faculty are integrally involved in our rich co-curricular program.
All students (Junior Kindergarten Prep to Grade 12) study a coherent program that includes, English, a second language or mother tongue language, social sciences, science, mathematics, and the arts. Physical and health education is compulsory until Grade 10. Technology is integrated into all areas of the curriculum. In all programs, languages, social studies, and history are taught.
In the Middle and Senior years, optional courses are available for students to explore a breadth of study. Students can choose from the following courses:
Digital Design, Product Design, Visual Arts, Music, Drama, Business, Economics, Geography, History and Film Studies. Starting in Grade 10, students can pursue a specialty in the sciences (Chemistry, Biology, Physics, Environmental Systems and Societies). All faculty members, particularly Guidance Counselors, support students and their families understand the course options and criteria for success.
- We offer a rigorous, high-quality education.(Standard Level = SL, Higher
Level = HL) - Language and Literature Language Acquisition Individuals and
- Societies Experimental Sciences Mathematics The Arts
- English Language and Literature (HL/SL)
- Language and Literature (HL/SL)
- English Literature (HL/SL)
We are committed to empowering girls and shaping a better world.
Language & Literature
English, French
Language Acquisition
English, French, Spanish
Individuals & Societies
Geography, History, Economics
Sciences
Biology, Chemistry, Physics
Mathematics
Standard & Extended
Arts
Visual Arts, Music
Design
Digital, Product
Physical & Health Ed.
Core
MYP Projects, Services as Action