Helen C. Peirce School of International Studies

The IB's four programmes

Schools often run only some of the four. Highlighted boxes are the ones this school offers.

1. 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.

2. IB MYPOffered

   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.

3. 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.

4. 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