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Inspiring young learners to explore, grow, and thrive
The Primary Years Programme is designed for children aged 3 to 11. The PYP provides a vibrant and engaging learning environment that nurtures curiosity, creativity, and confidence in young learners.
For our youngest students, aged 4-6 years, we offer the dedicated PYP Early Years Programme — a tailored approach that recognises the unique needs of early learners.
Students are encouraged to view challenges as opportunities, ask meaningful questions, and engage with the world around them with confidence and compassion.
Rooted in inquiry-based learning, the PYP places the student at the heart of the learning process. Children explore ideas, make connections across subjects, and build deep conceptual understanding along with essential life skills.
Our classrooms are student-centered, collaborative, and inclusive. Learning is driven by curiosity and enriched through hands-on experiences and open-ended exploration. Students are empowered to think critically, work together, and take ownershdipip of their learning journey.
At ISD, education is about more than just academic achievement—it’s about developing the whole child. The PYP supports children in becoming caring, responsible individuals who understand themselves and their place in the world. It fosters international mindedness and encourages students to take meaningful action in their communities.
At the heart of the framework is student agency, which drives the three foundational elements of school life:
Recognising students as capable, curious, and active participants in their own learning.
Promoting inquiry, creativity, and reflection through rich, purposeful experiences.
Valuing strong relationships between students, teachers, and families to support each child’s growth.
Through six transdisciplinary themes, students explore big ideas that matter globally and personally—developing their knowledge, skills, and the attributes of the IB Learner Profile, such as being open-minded, principled, and reflective.
Students at ISD are taught in English. In addition to their regular programme, students also have two Dutch lessons, two Physicial Education lessons and one Music lesson a week. Art and Drama are built into the regular porgramme.
Each of the IB’s programmes is committed to the development of students according to the IB learner profile.
The profile aims to develop learners who are:
The focus of Approaches to Learning is on helping students to develop the foundation for independent learning self-knowledge and skills they need to enjoy a lifetime of learning.