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IB Middle Years Programme (MYP)

Grades 7 & 8 – A launchpad for life

Building confidence, character, and global perspective

At Ashwood Glen, a Candidate School for the IB Middle Years Programme (MYP), we build on the curiosity and skills nurtured in the PYP, guiding students in Grades 7–8 through a pivotal stage of growth.

It’s where learning connects to the real world — shaping thoughtful, confident, globally minded young students who are truly future ready.

Middle school at Ashwood Glen is more than preparation — it’s transformation. Students explore identity, leadership, and global impact while developing the adaptability, resilience, and independence to thrive in a rapidly changing world.

With elevated academic expectations, interdisciplinary projects, and service learning, students sharpen critical thinking, master collaboration, and communicate with confidence. Subjects are explored in depth and connected across disciplines, showing how learning shapes the real world.

Through the MYP, students reflect, act responsibly, and lead with purpose — equipped for the IB Diploma Programme and empowered with future-ready skills to embrace opportunities, overcome challenges, and make a meaningful impact.

The IB Middle Years Programme isn’t just about learning—it’s about becoming. Confident. Capable. Future ready.

Grades 7 & 8

The IB Global Contexts that guide MYP learning

Through six Global Contexts, our IB Middle Years Programme challenges students to examine complex issues, think critically across disciplines, and connect learning to real-world applications.

This framework builds advanced research, analysis, and communication skills while fostering ethical decision-making, cultural understanding, and global responsibility — preparing future-ready students for the IB Diploma Programme and for leadership in an interconnected world.

Identities & relationships

Exploring values, well-being, and building strong, respectful, lifelong connections.

Orientation in space & time

Understanding histories, civilizations, and how events shape our global story.

Personal & cultural expression

Expressing ideas and beliefs through creativity, culture, innovation, and the arts.

Scientific & technical innovation

Investigating science and technology, and their impact on society and environment.

Globalization & sustainability

Examining global systems, environmental responsibility, and creating solutions for a sustainable future.

Fairness & development

Considering rights, justice, and equity through diverse perspectives and global citizenship.

Together, these Global Contexts help Ashwood Glen students make meaningful connections, apply their learning, and develop the future-ready skills and mindset to thrive in an interconnected world.

Fast facts – IB Middle Years Programme (MYP)

Future-ready thinking
Students develop inquiry-led problem-solving, critical thinking, and adaptable skills for an evolving world.

Academic excellence Research shows that MYP students outperform their non-IB peers on the International Schools’ Assessment (ISA).

Citizenship
Students learn to act with initiative and responsibility, contributing positively to their local and global communities.

Real-world learning
Connects classroom knowledge to practical, relevant life experiences and hands-on application.

Specialized teachers
play-based learning fosters curiosity, creativity.

Preparation for IB DP
Builds academic skills, independence, and confidence for IB Diploma Programme success.

JK to Grade 8

The Ashwood Glen IB Continuum

IB Kindergarten
(PYP)

JK & SK

Through play and inquiry, IB Kindergarten inspires young minds to explore, question, and grow every day.

Primary Years Programme (PYP)

Grades 1-6

IB Primary Years Programme sparks curiosity, builds character, and empowers students to think critically and lead with confidence.

Middle Years Programme (MYP)

Grades 7-8

IB Middle Years Programme develops analytical thinking, interdisciplinary skills, and intellectual independence for high school and lifelong success.

IB learning goes beyond academics — it builds future-ready thinkers and leaders, prepared to create change with purpose and integrity.

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