At TISB, the IB Primary Years Programme (PYP) offers a flexible, inquiry-driven curriculum that balances global standards with local perspectives. Students explore six subject areas—Language (English, French, Hindi), Social Studies, Mathematics, Arts, Science, and PSPE—through transdisciplinary themes of global significance.
The PYP emphasizes student agency, inquiry, and conceptual understanding, helping students grow into confident, compassionate, and globally minded learners. By combining classroom learning with specialist subjects such as Art, Music, ICT, and Physical Education, students build creativity, well-being, and essential 21st-century skills from the earliest years.
“The curriculum at TISB, rooted in the IB philosophy, is truly impressive in how it fosters independent thinking and personal growth. I felt that the teaching and learning at TISB were not only well-designed but also further refined and enhanced by the teachers’ creativity and dedication. My child developed strong thinking skills through everyday learning experiences. In Grade 5, I was especially impressed by how students identified their own challenges and collaborated in group work to address them. The PYP Exhibition was incredibly moving — it clearly showcased how much the students had grown.”
Our Early Years educators implement the International Baccalaureate PYP in combination with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) and children will mostly learn through game and play.
The Early Years Foundation Stage is made up of the following prime areas of learning and development which are:
And four specific areas of learning:
Children develop and learn in different ways and at different rates. All areas of Learning and Development are important and are inter-connected. Learning should be fun therefore we use play as the principal basis for our learning. Using observation and assessment we determine the learning needs of each child, providing the opportunities they need through the environment. We offer this in various ways incorporating structured play activities, focused tasks and teacher/adult interaction as well as the many opportunities for independent child-initiated learning.
TISB is a caring community that values growth and integrity. Our curriculum reflects the needs of the world today and the possibilities of the future. Your child has authentic opportunities to inquire, ask questions, build skills and attain global knowledge through a rigorous, concept-based curriculum.
The IB PYP is designed for students aged 3 to 12. The PYP is a framework guided by six transdisciplinary themes of global significance, explored using knowledge and skills derived from six subject areas, as well as transdisciplinary skills, with a powerful emphasis on inquiry.
The six subject areas identified within the IB Primary Years Programme:
