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Program of Inquiry

The PYP strives for a balance between the search for understanding, the acquisition of essential knowledge and skills, the development of positive attitudes and the opportunity for positive action. Each individual unit of inquiry combines these elements and is placed under one of the six transdisciplinary themes which have significance for all students and all cultures, making the international component of the curriculum visible.

The students have the opportunity to explore knowledge which is of genuine importance in understanding the human condition and to address the fields from the traditional disciplines adding a transdisciplinary perspective as well.

Most of the Language, Math, Social Studies and Science skills are embedded within the Units of Inquiry.

Each Unit of Inquiry is developed around a Central Idea, a statement that combines two or three concepts that are uncovered and explored through a series of meaningful learning engagements. Download file