The PYP is designed for students aged 3 to 12. It focuses on the development of the whole child as an inquirer, both in the classroom and in the world outside. It is a framework guided by six transdisciplinary themes of global significance, explored using knowledge and skills derived from six subjects’ areas, as well as transdisciplinary skills, with a powerful emphasis on inquiry.
The PYP is flexible enough to accommodate the demands of most national or local curriculums and provides the best preparation for students to engage in the IB Middle Years Programme.
The PYP is designed for students aged 3 to 12. It focuses on the holistic development of the child as an inquirer, both in the classroom and in the world outside. It is a framework guided by six transdisciplinary themes of global significance, explored using knowledge and skills derived from six subject areas as well as transdisciplinary skills, with a powerful emphasis on inquiry.
The PYP is flexible enough to accommodate the demands of most national or local curricula and provides the best preparation for students to engage in the IB Middle Years Programme.
The PYP curriculum framework allows students to acquire essential skills in an atmosphere where a deeper understanding of concepts is nurtured. A balance is sought between the acquisition of essential knowledge and skills, the development of conceptual understanding, the demonstration of positive attitudes, and taking responsible action.
PYP educators in Fairview are committed to structured inquiry as the leading vehicle for learning, building on students’ prior knowledge and providing opportunities for students to build meaning and refine their understanding. Our students engage in purposeful meaning and understanding of the world around them. Simultaneously, they learn valuable communication and collaborative skills, so they will be able to fully engage in our ever-evolving world.
The PYP is a transdisciplinary programme that is organised around six themes that are of global significance and relevance. Within each theme are Units of Inquiry (UoI) for each grade level, which when combined make up our Programme of Inquiry (POI). The six PYP transdisciplinary themes are:
The PYP framework recognises that individual subject areas have value in themselves, and they also provide students with knowledge and skills to explore the six transdisciplinary themes. Students are made aware of the links to other areas of the curriculum in order to understand the interconnected nature of the subject areas, both with one another and with the transdisciplinary themes. Furthermore, PYP students explore subject areas through the Units of Inquiry (UoI), often in ways that transcend conventional subject boundaries. In the process, they develop an understanding of important concepts, obtain essential skills, develop attitudes, and learn to contribute to society.
Read more about PYP on the IB website.
throughout the outbreak of the pandemic. They make classes fun, creative and energetic through awesome and inspiring teachings. Although learning has gone virtual, Fairview continued to organise online Falcon and CCA programmes to create balance in our student's study life. We would like to express our gratitude to Fairview and the teachers who have continued selflessly teaching the students!
throughout the outbreak of the pandemic. They make classes fun, creative and energetic through awesome and inspiring teachings. Although learning has gone virtual, Fairview continued to organise online Falcon and CCA programmes to create balance in our student's study life. We would like to express our gratitude to Fairview and the teachers who have continued selflessly teaching the students!
Fairview was awarded the top IB school in Malaysia in 2020, 2021 and 2022.. Fairview’s grades have been consistently high for the last 6 years, all published on its website. You will not find a more highly recognised school that runs the IB Diploma Programme than Fairview. Fairview IB Diploma Programme is accredited by the IB every five years and our last evaluation visit was in 2019.
The programme runs physically from 7.30am to 3.30pm everyday from Monday to Friday. However, during the pandemic, classes have continued without interruption, online.
The programme is six years, from Reception to Primary 5, ages 4-11 years old.
If you would like to know more about the PYP, we would love to get you in touch with our expert Primary Years Programme coordinator for a consultation!
