International Baccalaureate (IB) programme – what is it?

Vitlio licėjus is the candidate school for the IB PYP programme.

The IB PYP is designed for students aged 3 to 12. It focuses on the development of the whole child as an inquirer, both in the classroom and in the world outside. It is a framework guided by six transdisciplinary themes of global significance, explored using knowledge and skills derived from six subjects areas, as well as transdisplinary skills, with a powerful emphasis on inquiry.

THE IB MISSION

The International Baccalaureate aims to develop inquiring, knowledgeable and caring young people who help to create a better and more peaceful world through intercultural understanding and respect.

1O reasons why the IB PYP programme is ideal for students to become active, lifelong learners.

1. It encourages students to inquire. The PYP fosters natural curiosity and learning in creative, supportive and collaborative environments.
2. Understanding a complex and interdependent world. PYP students create meaning for themselves and build understanding through exploring real-world issues.
3. PYP students are confident communicators. PYP students learn to communicate in a variety of ways and in more than one language.
4. Learning how to learn. PYP students work collaboratively with teachers and other students to plan, present and assess their own learning.
5. It encourages international-mindedness. Collaboration and understanding of their own and other cultures are an important focus of the PYP - students learn how to be respectful and open-minded.
6. Seeing things from different perspectives. PYP students use critical and creative thinking to develop knowledge, understanding and skills within and across subject areas.
7. Students take action. PYP students believe they are able to grow and succeed. They make appropriate choices and take responsibility for their actions.
8. Thinking about issues. Creative learning gives students agility and imagination to respond to new and unexpected challenges and opportunities in an increasingly globalized and uncertain world.
9. It involves the whole school learning community. Together we celebrate our common humanity and the belief that education can help to build a better and more peaceful world.
10. Caring and responsible citizens. Students can express ideas and opinions, and they can propose solutions that make a difference in their lives and the lives of others*.

*Based on IB research -> www.ibo.org/research

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