The International Baccalaureate Middle Years Programme (MYP) is a five-year educational framework for students aged 11 to 16 (Grades 6-10). It provides a dynamic and challenging curriculum that encourages students to make meaningful connections between their studies and the real world. supporting them in becoming confident, reflective, and globally-minded individuals. It nurtures creativity, critical thinking and collaboration – essential skills for success in further and higher education and life beyond the classroom.
The MYP is not just about academic knowledge—it’s about developing the whole child. Students explore eight subject groups, ensuring a balanced and broad education:
Language and Literature
Language Acquisition (Modern Foreign Languages)
Individuals and Societies
Sciences
Mathematics
Arts
Physical and Health Education
Design
In addition, the MYP Personal Project, completed in the final year, allows students to explore a topic of personal interest through independent research and inquiry—building valuable skills in organisation, time management, and self-reflection.
Concept-Based Learning: Encourages students to understand big ideas that transcend subject boundaries.
Global Contexts: Learning is grounded in real-world issues and global themes, helping students develop international mindedness.
Approaches to Learning (ATL): Emphasises skills such as communication, self-management, and research, supporting students in becoming effective, independent learners.
Service as Action: Students engage in meaningful community service, developing empathy and a sense of social responsibility.
Encourages intellectual curiosity and a love for learning
Prepares students effectively for the demands of the IB Diploma Programme and other post-16 pathways
Develops students who are critical thinkers, communicators, and collaborators
Builds global awareness and a commitment to making a positive difference in the world
Recognised by leading schools and educational systems worldwide
Our MYP students emerge as adaptable, resilient learners with the skills and mindset needed to thrive in a complex and fast-changing world. Whether they continue into the IB Diploma Programme or pursue other academic paths, they do so with confidence, purpose, and a well-rounded perspective.
Students are assessed internally by their teachers using clear, internationally consistent IB criteria.
Each subject includes four assessment areas (such as knowledge, skills, reflection, and communication), and students receive a score from 1 to 8 for each.
These scores are combined and converted into a final subject grade out of 7, with 7 being the highest.
Though structured differently, the table below shows how MYP achievement levels roughly align with GCSE grades:
Note: This grade comparison is done by ECCTIS – independent from the IB, and the comparison is based on the grade descriptors/requirements.
In the final year of the MYP, students complete a Personal Project- a significant, student-led research and creation task. This project demonstrates initiative, academic curiosity and the ability to manage a long-term assignment – qualities that align closely with university expectations and independent study.
Universities are only likely to look at MYP grades for subjects such as English, Maths and Science for certain degrees such as law or medicine when they will typically ask for “GCSE or equivalent passes”
While universities do not use MYP grades in admissions decisions, they highly value the skills, mindset and academic maturity that the MYP develops in students.
The MYP helps students grow into independent, globally aware learners by focusing on
Critical thinking and analysis
Time management and organisation
Communication and reflection
Interdisciplinary understanding
These skills are exactly what top universities are looking for in successful applicants.