The Middle Years Programme (MYP)

The Middle Years Programme (MYP) in the International Baccalaureate (IB) is an educational programme for 6th to 10th grade students, from ages 11 to 16.

The Middle Years Programme is a framework catering to young adults and is designed to make practical connections between what the students study and the real world. Thus, preparing them for success in both academics and their chosen careers. The MYP aims to develop active learners and internationally minded young people who can empathize with others and pursue lives of purpose and meaning. The programme empowers students to inquire into a wide range of issues and ideas of significance locally, nationally and globally. The result is young people who are creative, critical and reflective thinkers.

Programme Leaders

Manpreet Kaur

Secondary Principal

Saba Husain

MYP Coordinator

MYP Curriculum Framework

The Middle Years Programme comprises 8 subject groups that impart holistic development to the students pursuing the programme.

The 8 subject groups are:

Approaches to Teaching and Learning:

The inquiry based approach of the IB helps students to learn skills and concepts in contexts connected to their real life. This makes learning engaging and meaningful for the students and enriching for the teachers. A unifying thread throughout all MYP subject groups, approaches to learning (ATL) provide the foundation for independent learning and encourage the application of their knowledge and skills in unfamiliar contexts. Developing and applying these social, thinking, research, communication and self management skills helps students learn how to learn.

The Middle Years Programme at Stonehill

Stonehill International School, one of the best international schools in Bangalore, has been committed to the IB philosophy right from its inception. It has been offering the Middle Years Programme since it opened its doors in 2008. Students from more than 30 different countries study English as Language and Literature and choose between French, Hindi, Mandarin and Spanish for Language Acquisition. Students in grade 9 (M4) and grade 10(M5) also have an opportunity to pursue their mother tongue as a self taught Language and Literature course if supported by a tutor conversant with that particular language.

Students from Grade 6 (M1) to Grade 8 (M3) will undertake the study of all 8 subject groups. The arts are offered as trimester courses to provide exposure in both, visual and performing arts. Students will pursue Physical and Health Education as a part of their course till the end of the Middle Years Programme i.e Grade 10 ( M5).

In order to bring curricular flexibility the students are given the following choices in Grade 9 (M4) and Grade 10 (M5). Students can pick up one or two science subjects from Physics, Chemistry and Biology. Students can pick one or two subjects from the Group of Visual Arts, Drama, Music, Product Design and Digital Design. This gives students the opportunity to pursue subjects that will align with their career paths. The career counsellor is involved in all these conversations and helps students make an informed decision. Under some circumstances, it may be possible for students to take all three sciences in Grade 9 (M4) and Grade 10 (M5).

eAssessments in the MYP

Assessment is integral to all teaching and learning. In order to provide students with opportunities to excel at the highest level, MYP teachers develop rigorous tasks that embrace a variety of assessment strategies like group projects, essays, exams and various conceptual creative tasks.

The aim of MYP assessment is to support and encourage student learning. The MYP places an emphasis on assessment processes that involve the gathering and analysis of information about student performance in a timely manner. The MYP approach to assessment recognizes the importance of assessing not only the products, but also the process of learning.

The IB also supports assessment practices by delivering external assessments in the form of optional MYP eAssessments.

The MYP eAssessment offers students opportunities to demonstrate disciplinary and interdisciplinary understanding, international-mindedness, critical and creative thinking, problem-solving skills and the ability to apply knowledge in unfamiliar situations.

On-screen examinations and ePortfolios provide a balanced model of assessment for schools seeking IB-validated grades. Official IB recognition of achievement in the MYP is only available for students who participate in and successfully complete the required eAssessments.

Service

Service component in the MYP requires that students are able to build authentic connections between what they learn in the classroom and what they encounter in the community. When connected to classroom learning, the experience of service offers opportunities to apply concepts, skills and knowledge. Students explore the community in its complexity as they gain personal insight and become more confident and responsible.

Personal Project

MYP Personal Projects enable students to engage in practical explorations through a cycle of inquiry, action and reflection. MYP projects help students develop the attributes of the IB learner profile. It provides students with an essential opportunity to demonstrate ATL skills developed through the MYP and foster the development of independent, lifelong learners.

The personal project provides an excellent opportunity for students to produce a truly personal and often creative product/outcome and to demonstrate a consolidation of their learning in the MYP. The project offers many opportunities for differentiation of learning and expression according to students’ individual needs.

MYP Personal Project - Class of 2024

Aishani

Sia

Lukas

Our Students Speak:

“I recently joined Stonehill in September, but I love everything, so far. I like my teachers because they are so helpful and understanding about everything and they always make the class enjoyable. Another thing I love about Stonehill is that all the students are so nice and kind. Stonehill has a good environment and I enjoy being here.” - Haylie (M2)

“One thing that I liked about the school year was the Holi celebration. That was my favourite, so far. I know there's more to come throughout the school year and I'm excited for it. Another thing is that everyone here is kind. The teachers and students help each other and there's barely any argument. I'm enjoying this school and am glad that my parents chose this school. I love being a part of the football team. Everyone is inspirational and motivated and the coaches are kind. Stonehill is a good environment to be around. I look forward to coming to school every day.”- Iphy (M2)

Stonehill International School is a day and boarding school in Bangalore that offers full time and weekly boarding options, starting from grade 6 onwards.

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