Our IB MYP Curriculum

What is the MYP?

The International School of Hellerup has been an authorised IB Middle Years Programme (MYP) school since April 2015. The MYP spans 5 years and is designed to prepare students for the IB Diploma Programme. At ISH, students complete the first 4 years of the MYP in middle school at our Hellerup Campus. To ensure a smooth transition to the IB Diploma Programme, students spend their MYP 5 year at our high school campus in Østerbro.

Watch this video to learn more about the IB Middle Years Programme

Why We Offer the MYP

Research shows that students participating in the MYP build confidence in managing their own learning and learn by doing, connecting the classroom to the wider world. They outperform non-IB students in critical academic skills and consistently achieve greater success in IB Diploma Programme examinations. MYP students thrive in positive school cultures where they are engaged and motivated to excel. They develop an understanding of global challenges and a commitment to act as responsible citizens.

Source: International Baccalaureate Organization (n.d.) What is the MYP? (Accessed: 10/09/2024).

Key Elements of the MYP

IB Learner Profile

At its core, the IB aims to develop learners who are inquirers, knowledgeable, thinkers, communicators, principled, open-minded, caring, risk-takers, balanced, and reflective. These traits form the foundation of our educational approach.

You can read the full descriptors of the IB Learner Profile here and learn more about the IB Learner Profile in this video.

Approaches to Learning (ATL)

ATL skills help students learn how to learn by developing skills for research, critical and creative thinking, communication, collaboration, and self-management. Learn more with the Learn more with the MYP ATL skills overview for students.

Approaches to Teaching

At ISH, we implement a Universal Design for Learning, recognising that we do not teach subjects; rather, we teach students through subjects. All MYP teachers also contribute to developing students’ proficiency in the language of instruction

In the classroom, our focus is not only on content but also on the impact our choices and the learning environment have on students. We strive to create rigorous, inspiring, and safe learning experiences. Through our teaching approaches, students realise they belong, they can learn, and they can contribute to creating a better, more peaceful world. Learn more about Learn more about Universal Design for Learning (UDL).

Key and Related Concepts

MYP teaching and learning is concept-based, allowing students to explore big ideas that matter and develop a deep understanding of subjects. This approach ensures long-lasting, meaningful learning. Learn more with the MYP unit planning: Conceptual understanding overview.

Global Contexts

Global contexts help students see the relevance and importance of their studies by connecting them to our shared humanity and our guardianship of the planet. Learn more with the MYP unit planning: Global contexts overview.

Service as Action

The MYP encourages students to extend their learning beyond the classroom. Service as Action encourages students to engage in activities that positively impact the lives of others and the environment. Learn more with the MYP: Service as action overview for students.