Prepare your child for the future with the IB Primary Years Programme at GIIS

Saturday, 2nd Sep 2023 | 10am - 11am

Discover why the IB PYP is a highly acclaimed programme for primary students. In this informative session with our IB PYP coordinator, find out how the PYP encourages students’ curiosity, fosters international-mindedness and builds a love of learning in our students.

What assessments are used in the PYP?

Meaningful assessments in the PYP help students build new skills, develop their understanding of concepts and receive on-going feedback of their learning. Learn about the types of assessments in the PYP, frequency of different assessments and the benefits to students.

What is student agency and why is it important?

The IB PYP promotes independent thinking and encourages students to take charge of their own learning. In essence, this is student agency - when students take ownership of their own learning. Teachers act as facilitators to guide students through this discovery process.

What teaching methodologies does IB PYP use?

Get a glimpse of the learning experiences that your child will gain through inquiry-led learning and collaborative group work. Students are encouraged to take initiative and own their learning experiences as part of the IB PYP.

Deep dive into various aspects of IB PYP at GIIS:

Most Affordable IB School in Singapore

GIIS is the only international school in Singapore that offers an extensive programme like IB PYP at a moderate fee which is up to 40% lower than other international schools, making it extremely affordable for students from various backgrounds to pursue this world-recognised programme in Asia’s first smart campus. With an affordable fee, students receive high-quality education in a versatile learning environment.

Support of Experienced Educators

Quality of teachers plays an important role in effectively delivering a programme like the IB PYP that requires educators to create versatile learning experiences for students. Teachers are facilitators of the PYP and play an important role in adopting best practices so that students master key concepts in the most engaging way and inculcate the IB learner profile values.

NextGen Facilities that Impart Futuristic Skills

GIIS campuses have hi-tech learning facilities that meet the needs of IB learners. Our digital classrooms and skill based studios such as the radio studio, TV studio, culinary studio, ceramics studio, performing arts studio and many other skill based labs, empower students with skills for the future and equip them with 4Cs - collaboration, critical thinking, creativity and communication.