Curriculum
DPS is a candidate school* for the International Baccalaureate (IB) Primary Years Programme (PYP) and Middle Years Programme (MYP). This school is pursuing authorization as an IB World School. IB World Schools share a common philosophy- a commitment to high-quality, challenging, international education- that we believe is important for our students.
* Only schools authorized by the IB Organization can offer any of its four academic programmes: the Primary Years Programme (PYP), the Middle Years Programme (MYP), the Diploma Programme (DP), or the Career-related Programme (CP). Candidate status gives no guarantee that authorization will be granted.
For further information about the IB and its programmes, visit http://www.ibo.org
The IB enables students to direct their own learning pathway and develop the skills and confidence they need to thrive and make a lasting difference. It empowers teachers as the architects of learning excellence, working alongside engaged colleagues in a rewarding career supported by a strong global network. And it brings schools a strong reputation for successful outcomes that uplift the whole community.
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How is IB different than other curricula?
The IB’s programmes are different from other curricula because they:
- encourage students of all ages to think critically and challenge assumptions;
- develop independently of government and national systems, incorporating quality practice from research and our global community of schools;
- encourage students of all ages to consider both local and global contexts;
- develop multilingual students;
- encourages students to be active in their communities and to take their learning beyond academic study; and
- in order to offer and teach an IB Programme curriculum, a school must be authorized as an IB World School.
