IB Middle Year Program (MYP)
In the Middle Years Program (MYP) at Dwight School Seoul, students dive deeper into critical thinking, problem-solving, and leadership. Our interdisciplinary approach prepares them to be active, reflective learners and responsible global citizens, ready for the challenges ahead.
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Middle Years Program
IB Middle Years Program at Dwight is offered to students in grades 6 – 10. The MYP provides a framework of academic rigor that encourages students to embrace and understand the connection between traditional subjects and the real world, becoming critical and reflective thinkers.
Acquiring New Skills and Expanding on Existing Talents
The IB Middle Years Programme aims at refining already established skills of learners while helping them discover new ones centering on several key areas including:
Arts and Creativity
Effective Communication
Leadership and Community
Logic and Problem-Solving
Personal Wellbeing
Why the MYP at Dwight Seoul
Our IB Middle Year Programme consists of a framework of 8 primary subject pillars with its own subset of syllabus that help develop learners in multiple faculties:
- English A
- Korean A (Grades 6 – 10)
Korean B (until Grade 9)
German B (from Grade 9 – 10)
Spanish B (Grade 6 -10)
Chinese B (Grade 6 -10)
History
Geography
Economics (Grade 6 – 10)
Physics
Biology
Chemistry (Grades 6 -10)
Standard (Grade 6 -10)
Extended (from Grade 8 – 10)
- Design technology (Grades 6 – 8, compulsory; Grades 9 -10 elective only and part of e Portfolio)
Visual Arts
Drama
Music
Media (film) (Grades 6 – 8 compulsory; Grades 9 – 10 elective only and part of e Portfolio)
PE (Grades 6 – 8 compulsory; Grades 9 – 10 elective only and part of e Portfolio)
As an IB continuum school that adopts a well-rounded approach to learning, our Middle Year Programme gives learners the agency to be culturally-affluent, conscientious thinkers, and accomplished thought leaders.
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The IB MYP is an innovative curriculum that transforms students into independent learners who are ready for the next step in their education.
Helping your child become an independent problem-solver with strong study skills.
Allowing your student to rely on the IB Learner Profile to assess their progress against clearly defined personal attributes.
Instilling in your student a commitment to community that extends beyond the classroom by teaching the value of leadership in the classroom setting across a broad range of subjects.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
1. What subjects are included in the MYP curriculum?
The MYP curriculum at Dwight includes eight subject groups that provide a balanced and rigorous academic foundation: Language and Literature, Language Acquisition, Individuals and Societies, Sciences, Mathematics, Arts, Physical and Health Education, and Design. These subjects are taught through an interdisciplinary, inquiry-based approach that emphasizes real-world connections and encourages students to think critically, creatively, and reflectively across disciplines.
2. What is the teaching approach in the MYP?
The teaching approach in the MYP at Dwight is interdisciplinary and inquiry-based, encouraging students to actively explore concepts and make connections across subjects. Educators focus on developing critical thinking, problem-solving, and communication skills through real-world contexts. The approach fosters student agency, reflection, and collaboration, helping learners become independent, confident, and globally aware individuals ready to tackle complex challenges.
3. What are the benefits of choosing the MYP over a national curriculum?
There are several key benefits. The MYP provides a globally recognized, inquiry-based framework that emphasizes critical thinking, intercultural understanding, and real-world application of knowledge. Unlike many national curricula, which may focus heavily on content memorization, the MYP nurtures independent learning, reflection, and collaboration. It supports the development of well-rounded individuals who are equipped to adapt to diverse challenges and transition smoothly into the next phase of their lives.
4. How does the MYP encourage global citizenship?
The MYP fosters global citizenship by helping students explore issues from multiple perspectives and understand their roles within local and global communities. Through interdisciplinary units, service learning, and real-world problem-solving, students are encouraged to take meaningful action on topics such as sustainability, human rights, and cultural understanding. By engaging with global contexts and reflecting on their own values and beliefs, students learn to think beyond borders and develop empathy, responsibility, and a strong sense of ethical leadership.
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