About
Government primary school in Bayswater, outer east Melbourne, opened in 1969. Runs a 50:50 English/German bilingual program and the IB Primary Years Programme, with an authorised IB World School status since December 2020. Includes a Positive Education wellbeing focus.
Key facts
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Curriculum
IB PYP
Language
English, German
Type
Bilingual school
- Founded
- 1969
- Ownership
- Government
- Accreditations
- IB
Curriculum and academics
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Curricula, explainedIB PYP
The IB's four programmes
Schools often run only some of the four. Highlighted boxes are the ones this school offers.
- IB PYPOffered
Early years to primary · Ages 3–12
The IB's primary programme. Children learn through questions and units of inquiry rather than separate subjects.
- IB MYPNot here
Middle years (ages 11–16) · Ages 11–16
The IB's middle-years programme: eight subject groups taught with links between them, ending with a personal project.
- IB DP (Diploma)Not here
Last 2 years of school · Ages 16–19
The IB's university-entrance qualification — what people usually mean by "the IB". Six subjects plus the Extended Essay, TOK and CAS, scored out of 45.
- IB CP (Career-related)Not here
Last 2 years of school · Ages 16–19
The IB's career-related route for the same ages as the DP: at least two DP courses plus a career-related study chosen by the school.
Last two years: DP or CP
Ages are the usual bands; schools can differ.Curriculum basics guide
Strengths
- Languages
- Teachers
- 26
Campus and school life
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Facilities
- Sports field
- Library
Arts
- Visual Arts
After-school activities
- Out of Hours School Care
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