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Withdrawal Notice
One month’s notice is required for all withdrawals by filling out the Student Withdrawal Form.
Parents will be required to pay one month’s school fee in lieu if they fail to give the school the
required notice. Student Withdrawal Forms should be returned to the admissions office in
school via email at least ONE MONTH prior to the last date of attendance. An
acknowledgement email will be sent out within 7 days upon receipt of the form. If parents
do not receive the acknowledgement email within 10 days, please contact the admissions
office. School fees are charged for a complete month. There’s no pro-rata adjustment for
attendance for part of a month. Any change of last attendance date / cancellation or
withdrawal is subject to the availability of a school place.

Curriculum: The Primary Years Programme (PYP)

The International Baccalaureate Programme consists of three programmes: the Diploma
Programme (DP), the Middle Years Programme (MYP) and the Primary Years Programme
(PYP). The aim of all IB programmes is to develop internationally minded people who,
recognising their common humanity and shared guardianship of the planet, help to create a
better and more peaceful world.
The guiding principles of the IB Programmes are that:

❖ Students should develop a holistic attitude to knowledge; they should see the subjects
they learn as an integrated whole.

❖ Students' own cultural experiences and backgrounds, and those of our diverse
teaching staff, are a valuable learning resource; we encourage understanding
through intercultural awareness.

❖ The ability to express ideas both reflects and deepens understanding; students'
communication skills are central to their learning.

The Primary Years Programme

The International Baccalaureate® (IB) Primary Years Programme is a curriculum framework
designed for students aged 3 to 12. The PYP transdisciplinary framework focuses on the
development of the whole child as an inquirer, both at school and beyond. Informed by
research into how students learn, how educators teach, and the principles and practice of
effective assessment, the programme places a powerful emphasis on inquiry-based learning.
The PYP benefits both learners and educators, and strengthens learning and international
mindedness throughout the entire school community.

The PYP for Students
In the PYP, students learn how to think for themselves and take responsibility for their own
learning through an inquiry-led approach. By developing the attributes of the IB learner
profile, students also learn how to demonstrate respect for themselves and others,
developing international-mindedness by working with others for a shared purpose and taking
positive action for change.

The PYP for Teachers
PYP practitioners are among the most passionate and dedicated educators in the world;
supported by transformative professional development experiences that allow them to do
the same for students.