Primary school teachers
The IB Primary Years Programme (PYP) is designed for pupils aged 3 to 12. It is an inquiry-based programme, which focuses on the social, cultural, emotional and physical needs of the child, as well as academic achievement.
Professional development in the PYP
To find a relevant PYP workshop in your area, please visit the IB’s events calendar. Alternatively, the following pages provide a more detailed explanation of the IB’s professional development services.
Becoming a PYP school
If your school is interested in implementing the PYP, please read about the school authorization process, and visit your region’s web pages for further details:
Find a PYP school
If you would like to find your nearest PYP school, please use the “Find an IB World School” search engine located to the left of this page.
The IB community of practice
If you are a teacher in an existing PYP school and would like to join the growing online community of practice, please visit the IB’s online curriculum centre (OCC), where you will find a host of resources to support you in your delivery of the programme.
Opportunities for participation
The IB offers a number of opportunities for teachers to participate in its various processes and practices. If you are in a PYP school and would like to contribute to the programme’s curriculum review process, please contact your PYP coordinator who will provide you with the appropriate form.
To act as the regional representative on the PYP committee meeting, held annually at the curriculum and assessment centre in Cardiff, UK, please visit your region's web pages for further details.
Employment opportunities
Employment opportunities with the IB
Employment opportunities in IB World Schools
The IB programmes in practice
To see examples of how schools around the world have implemented the IB’s mission and programmes, please visit the online IB World magazine.
IB publications and merchandise
The IB publishes a range of curriculum documents, including subject guides and examination papers, which can be ordered online via the IB store. A wide variety of merchandise , including pin badges, t-shirts and pens, is also available.
