The IBMYP as delivered at Halcyon London International School - a candidate school** for the International Baccalaureate Middle Years Programme (IBMYP) and International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP). This school is pursuing authorization as an IB World School. These are schools that share a common philosophy - a commitment to high quality, challenging, international education that Halcyon London International School believes is important for our students. **Only schools authorized by the IB Organization can offer any of its three academic programmes: the Primary Years Programme (IBPYP), the Middle Years Programme (IBMYP), the Diploma Programme (IBDP). Candidate status gives no guarantee that authorization will be granted. For further information about the IB and its programmes, see ibo.org

1. The IB Middle Years Programme (IBMYP)
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2. Halcyon London International School is a candidate school** for the
International Baccalaureate Middle Years Programme (IBMYP) and
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP). This school is
pursuing authorization as an IB World School. These are schools that share
a common philosophy - a commitment to high quality, challenging,
international education that Halcyon London International School believes
is important for our students.
**Only schools authorized by the IB Organization can offer any of its three
academic programmes: the Primary Years Programme (IBPYP), the Middle
Years Programme (IBMYP), the Diploma Programme (IBDP). Candidate
status gives no guarantee that authorization will be granted. For further
information about the IB and its programmes, see ibo.org
Tuesday, 24 September 13

3. In the first weeks of school, students worked together to develop
the guiding principles which will underpin our work at Halcyon
The IB Middle Years Programme (IBMYP)
Guiding Statement
Be the change you want
to see in the world.
Mahatma Ghandi
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4. Guiding Principles
The IB Middle Years Programme (IBMYP)
• Treat others the way you would like to be treated yourself.
• Respect everyone in the Halcyon community.
• Be your own leader.
• Help others in Halcyon and in the wider community.
• Work as a team.
• Take pride in your work.
• Don't be afraid to take risks.
• Be happy.
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5. Academic disciplines in the IBMYP at Halcyon
The IB Middle Years Programme (IBMYP)
A second language
Mathematics
Arts
Humanities
Technology
Physical Education
Sciences
English
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6. The core of the programme
The IB Middle Years Programme (IBMYP)
An emphasis on action:
Applying knowledge & Service to the community
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7. What makes the
IBMYP different?
•An emphasis on building
students character as
successful learners through
the Learner Profile.
•An emphasis on teaching
students ‘how to learn’.
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8. What makes the
IBMYP different?
•An in-depth approach to
learning in the disciplines
•Application of concepts and
big ideas of the subjects not
recall of information
•Authentic tasks that deal
with real world applications
and problems
•Emphasis on applying
knowledge and skills across
disciplines.
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9. The IB Middle Years Programme (IBMYP)
The curriculum in action:
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10. Resources for each course are stored in
iTunes U on the ipad
The IB Middle Years Programme (IBMYP)
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11. Resources for each course are stored in
iTunes U on the ipad
The IB Middle Years Programme (IBMYP)
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12. Assessment of student learning
• The IBO specifies assessment criteria and standards
in each subject and grade level
• Teachers design tasks according to the criteria and
mark students work against the criteria
• At the end of the grading period students are given
a summative grade on a scale of 1 to 7
• Samples of student work are sent to the IB at
regular intervals to ensure that standards are
consistent across the world.
The IB Middle Years Programme (IBMYP)
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13. Students store their completed work in
Managebac portfolios
The IB Middle Years Programme (IBMYP)
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14. The IBMYP prepares students to continue
their studies in the IB Diploma Programme
The IB Middle Years Programme (IBMYP)
ibo.org/diploma/
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