Primary Years Program (PYP)

This is Leif, currently in PY4, talking about the ship he built in Minecraft EDU as a part of his IB Unit ‘Where We Are In Place and Time.’ This is a unit that is about all kinds of exploration in our world. An IB education fosters creative and critical thinking skills, initiative and collaboration alongside cultivating inquiry and a love of learning in all our students.

what is the pyp?

The IB Primary Years Program (PYP) for children aged 3 - 12 nurtures and develops young students as caring, active participants in a lifelong journey of learning.

Through its inquiry-led, transdisciplinary framework, the PYP challenges students to think for themselves and take responsibility for their learning as they explore local and global issues and opportunities in real-life contexts. Learn more about the PYP

The PYP Curriculum

Taught in over 109 countries around the world, the PYP curriculum framework is uniquely adaptable to state and national standards. Guided by six transdisciplinary themes of global significance, students deepen their learning by developing their conceptual understandings; strengthening their knowledge and skills across and beyond subject areas. Learn more about the PYP curriculum

Who is the PYP for?

Provincetown IB Schools has been authorized to implement this program and our PYP is open to any student aged 3 to 12. Learn more about students in the PYP

What are the benefits of the PYP? 

The PYP is a transformative experience for students, teachers and whole school communities. PYP students learn how to take control of their learning, teachers collaborate to deepen student- learning and increase their confidence and self-motivation. The whole school community, including parents, are viewed as partners in learning, and actively contribute to a holistic educational experience Learn more about the benefits of the PYP