IB classes PYP/MYP

About the IB’s programmes in Kaunas Jurgis Dobkevičius progymnasium

Kaunas Jurgis Dobkevičius progymnasium is a candidate school to become IB World school at 2020. We start to implement two programs: Primary Years Programme and Middle Years Programme. If you are just beginning to explore and IB education, the resources below will help you learn about the programmes we offer in partnership with IB World Schools.

Primary Years Programme
(ages 3-12)

 

Through emphasis on the whole child, Primary Years Programme (PYP) students are encouraged to be active, caring, lifelong learners with personal, positive attributes and the capacity to take responsible action.

More about PYP for parents

Middle Years Programme
(ages 11-16)

 

With great care given to social and emotional wellbeing, students in the Middle Years Programme (MYP) are encouraged to become creative, critical and reflective thinkers prepared for further studies.

More about MYP for parents

 

Academic year 2019-2020 starts at 1st of September. We are forming these international classes:

GradeInformation and conditions
1st grade

Teaching in English for 1st grade students starting from September 2019. Programme will last till 2020. The teaching curriculum is prepared and based on International Baccalaureate (IB) Primary Years Programme (PYP) philosophy.

Main subjects (Lithuanian language, Math, History, Ethics, Arts, IT physical) are taught in Lithuanian, but teachers and teacher assistants are ready to give instructions in English. Graduates will continue learning in IB PYP classes.

 

Required minimum Lithuanian language learning. Each child case can be discussed.

5th grade

Teaching in English for 5th grade is available. The teaching curriculum in Pre-IB class is prepared in IB Middle Years Programme (MYP) philosophy.

Main subjects (Lithuanian language, Math, History, Ethics, Arts, IT, physical) are taught in Lithuanian, but teachers and teacher assistants are ready to give instructions in English. Graduates will continue learning in IB MYP classes.

 

Required minimum Lithuanian language learning. Each child case can be discussed.

6th grade

Teaching in English for 6th grade is available. The teaching curriculum is prepared in IB Middle Years Programme (MYP) philosophy.

Main subjects (Math, History, Ethics, Arts, IT, physical) are taught in Lithuanian and English (bilingual education).

 

Required minimum Lithuanian language learning (Lithuanian and literature is taught in Lithuanian). Each child case can be discussed.

The IB Primary Years Programme (PYP) for children aged 3 – 12 nurtures and develops young students as caring, active participants in a lifelong journey of learning.

Through its inquiry-led, transdisciplinary framework, the PYP challenges students to think for themselves and take responsibility for their learning as they explore local and global issues and opportunities in real-life contexts.

The PYP curriculum
Taught in over 109 countries around the world, the PYP curriculum framework is uniquely adaptable to state and national standards. Guided by six transdisciplinary themes of global significance, students deepen their learning by developing their conceptual understandings; strengthening their knowledge and skills across and beyond subject areas.

Learn more about the PYP curriculum

 
Who is the PYP for?
As long as a school has been authorized to implement the programme, the PYP is open to any student aged 3 to 12.

Learn more about students in the PYP

 
What are the benefits of the PYP?
The PYP is a transformative experience for students, teachers and whole school communities. PYP students learn how to take control of their learning, teachers collaborate to deepen student- learning and increase their confidence and self-motivation. The whole school community, including parents, are viewed as partners in learning, and actively contribute to a holistic educational experience

Learn more about the benefits of the PYP

 
Middle Years Programme (MYP)

What is the MYP?

The MYP is a challenging framework that encourages students to make practical connections between their studies and the real world.

The MYP is a five-year programme, which can be implemented in a partnership between schools, or in several abbreviated (two, three or four year) formats. Students who complete the MYP are well-prepared to undertake the IB Diploma Programme (DP) or Career-related Programme (CP).

Find out more about the MYP.
 
The MYP curriculum
The MYP curriculum framework comprises eight subject groups, providing a broad and balanced education for early adolescents.

The MYP requires at least 50 hours of teaching time for each subject group, in each year of the programme. In the final two years of the programme, carefully-defined subject group flexibility allows students to meet local requirements and personal learning goals.

Read about the MYP curriculum.

External assessment and recognition
In the final year of the programme, optional MYP eAssessment provides IB-validated grades based on examinations and course work.  Students who undertake external assessment are eligible for MYP course results and the IB MYP Certificate.

Find out more about MYP assessment.
 
Access and eligibility
The MYP is open to any student aged 11 to 16, at schools that have been authorized to implement the programme.

The MYP is inclusive by design; students of all interests and academic abilities can benefit from their participation. Implementation of the MYP is a whole-school endeavour, although the programme can accommodate academically-selective models.

Learn more about students in the MYP.

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