10 Reasons to Choose the IB Middle Years Programme (MYP)

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1. Become a lifelong learner
Learn “how to learn” using communication, research, self-management, collaboration, and critical thinking skills.

2. Learn by doing and experiencing
Through the MYP community project, students learn to serve the community and connect classroom learning to real-life experiences.

3. The MYP encourages critical thinking
Students analyze and evaluate issues, generate new ideas, and consider different perspectives.

4. Explore global challenges
Students increase their understanding of the world by exploring globally significant ideas and issues.

5. Learn for understanding
Focus on understanding concepts, not just memorizing facts or preparing for exams.

6. Train yourself to:

• organize and plan your work
• meet deadlines
• concentrate
• bounce back
• persist
• think positively

7. Subjects are not taught in isolation
Students are encouraged to make connections between subjects.

8. It empowers you to develop your talents
Students demonstrate what they know and can earn MYP certification or course results.

9. It prepares you for future education
Prepares students for the IB Diploma Programme or IB Career-related Programme offered worldwide.

10. It encourages international-mindedness
Students learn to appreciate their own culture and understand the values and traditions of others.