IB Primary Year Program (PYP)
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Primary Years Program
Dwight’s IB PYP is offered for students in grade 1 – grade 5. Students in grade 1 explore 5 units of inquiry. Grades 2-5 explore six units of inquiry, which fall under six transdisciplinary themes of global significance -Who We Are; Where We are in Place and Time; How We Express Ourselves; How the World Works; How We Organize Ourselves; Sharing the Planet – and incorporate six PYP subject areas: mathematics, science, social studies, language, arts and physical, social and personal education.
The IB learner profile puts things in perspective for learners by discovering their potential based on interests and strengths. In addition to academic competency, the profile aims at developing skills for learners including:
Critical Thinking
Linguistics and Culture
Social and Empathy
Reflective and Inquisitive
Why the PYP at Dwight Seoul
In connection with Dwight’s pillars of community and global vision, the IB PYP helps students gain a wide variety of perspectives across the curriculum and prepares them to interact confidently with diverse peoples of the world.
As an IB continuum school that adopts a well-rounded approach to learning, our Primary Year Programme equips your child to become a lifelong learner, thoughtful leader, and dynamic global citizen.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
1. What subjects are included in the IB PYP?
At Dwight, the IB PYP is offered from Grade 1 to Grade 5. Students explore key concepts through Units of Inquiry that integrate six subject areas: mathematics, science, social studies, language, the arts, and physical, social, and personal education. Grade 1 students complete five units, while Grade 2-5 complete six, each aligned with the PYP’s six transdisciplinary themes of global significance: Who We are, Where We Are in Place and Time, How We Express Ourselves, How the World Works, How We Organize Ourselves, and Sharing the Planet.
2. How does the PYP prepare students for future learning?
The IB PYP at Dwight prepares students for future learning by fostering critical thinking, collaboration, and global awareness through inquiry-based education. Students develop strong foundational skills across subject areas while learning to ask meaningful questions, solve problems, and reflect on their learning. The program emphasizes the IB Learner Profile, encouraging students to become confident, compassionate, and internationally minded individuals—well equipped to transition smoothly into the next stage of their IB educational journey.
3. How is the PYP different from traditional educational programs?
The IB PYP at Dwight differs from traditional educational programs by emphasizing inquiry, concept-based learning, and global perspectives rather than rote memorization or subject-based instruction alone. Students explore real-world issues through transdisciplinary themes that connect multiple subject areas, encouraging deeper understanding and critical thinking. The PYP also nurtures the whole child—academically, socially, and emotionally—through the development of the IB Learner Profile, helping students become active, caring, and reflective lifelong learners.
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