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MYP Classes VI to VIII

Dhirubhai Ambani International School is a on the concepts and skills learnt in the Primary
candidate school* for the MYP. This school is Years Programme (PYP).
pursuing authorization as an IB World School. IB
World Schools share a common philosophy- a At DAIS, we believe that students learn best when
commitment to high-quality, challenging, the learning and teaching are contextual and are 'Big Ideas' that are relevant and significant to our cultures, students continue to build their
international education- that we believe is connected with their experiences and the world local and global contexts. understanding of international mindedness. The
important for our students. around them. The units of study focus on In each year of the MYP, students explore Programme is challenging and authentic,
transferable skills and subject-specific concepts encouraging students to make connections
* Only schools authorized by the IB Organization can offer any of its that extend beyond subject matter or place and purposeful and collaboratively planned units within between the subjects and the real world.
four academic programmes: the Primary Years Programme (PYP), the and across disciplines. The DAIS curriculum
Middle Years Programme (MYP), the Diploma Programme (DP), or the time. The MYP identifies six global contexts that standards, inspired by the best curricula around the Co-curricular opportunities including field trips,
Career-related Programme (CP). Candidate status gives no guarantee are explored through inquiry-based units in each world, work in tandem with the MYP framework to
that authorization will be granted. For further information about the IB subject throughout the Programme to help excursions, competitive sports, JDAIMUN (Junior
and its programmes visit [http://www.ibo.org.%20/]http://www.ibo.org. support rigorous disciplinary and interdisciplinary Dhirubhai Ambani International School Model
students develop a sense of understanding of the learning and teaching. United Nations), and Round Square events help
The MYP is designed to meet children's individual, world, explore common humanity, and inculcate a students develop leadership and social skills, as well
academic, physical, social and emotional needs. shared guardianship of the planet. Together, We believe in empowering students to 'learn how as cultural awareness and the spirit of community
MYP is an interdisciplinary programme that builds concepts and contexts are used as a lens to focus on to learn'. Students practise skills embedded in service. Problem-solving and technology skills are
communication, collaboration, organisation,
enhanced through design and coding. Inter-house
reflection, information literacy, media literacy,
Language Language Individuals & Sciences Mathematics Arts Physical & Design cultural and sports events encourage healthy
& Literature Acquisition Societies Health Education critical thinking, and creative thinking. Focus on
(PHE) these skills allows for explicit teaching and provides competition and team spirit. By participating in
opportunities for students to continue developing class assemblies, concerts and drama productions,
English Second History Physics Mathematics Music Physical Digital agency, and strengthen their understanding of students develop confidence, communication
Language: Education Design
Hindi/ Geography Chemistry Drama the attributes of the IB Learner Profile and the DAIS skills, and creativity.
Spanish/ Product core values.
French Biology Visual Art Design The end of the MYP journey culminates in a
The MYP fosters the development of intercultural Community Project, as students participate in a
Dance
understanding and global citizenship. The sustained, self-directed inquiry, drawing on their
Interdisciplinary Unit, Community Project emphasis on multilingualism allows for open- skills, understanding, knowledge and creativity to
minded thinking and effective communication. take responsible action in their community and
Third Language: Marathi, Information and Communication Technology (ICT), PSHE, Yoga Through exposure to different languages and within a wider global context.

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