Primary School

The Primary Years Programme (PYP)

In May of 2004, the Mt Zaagkam International School began the authorisation process for becoming an International Baccalaureate Primary Years Program (IBPYP) school. With this decision came the appointment of a Primary Years Program Co-ordinator. The key role of the co-ordinator is to support and facilitate the IB/PYP and the Program of Inquiry and lead future curriculum development initiatives. MZIS gained authorization to deliver the PYP in June 2008. 

The School Staff works diligently to provide an exemplary IB/PYP and Program of Inquiry. The hours of professional development, team planning and communication within and across the grade levels has never been higher. Striving toward the goal of developing an exemplary IB/PYP School curriculum requires collaboration, compromising and problem solving.Building upon the previous curriculum and incorporating the concepts of the IB/PYP and Program of Inquiry has led to the development of a curriculum which reflects the standards and expectations of the International Baccalaureate Organisation. Unlike some curriculums, the IB/PYP is viewed as a living document. Alterations will be made for the purpose of enhancing and increasing the depth of student learning. 

Schools which participate in the PYP commit themselves to the development of academic standards at the primary level which are as rigorous as anywhere in the world. The administration of MZIS, recognising the need for and potential of this program, is committed to becoming a fully authorised PYP school.