Programme at a glance
Thriving as active learners
International School Groningen is an International Baccalaureate® (IB) World School, providing a supportive learning environment that equips students with the skills and knowledge needed to thrive in their future endeavours.
The IB Middle Years Programme is an internationally recognised programme offered in 100 countries, ensuring that students can continue their studies seamlessly in the event that they move to another IB school outside of the Netherlands.
MYP is suitable for students ages 11-16. After completing MYP, students exhibiting a strong academic ability and a desire to continue their studies may be eligible to transfer to the 2-year Diploma Programme <link to DP>, a pre-university programme offered at ISG.
The IB learner profile
IB Middle Years Programme is designed to foster students who embody the IB learner profile. These characteristics include: curiosity and a love of learning, a strong knowledge base, critical and creative thinking skills, effective communication abilities, strong principles and a sense of fairness, openness to new ideas and perspectives, compassion and care for others, a willingness to take calculated risks, a balanced approach to life that considers intellectual, physical, and emotional well-being, and a capacity for self-reflection.
Curriculum
A broad and balanced education
The Middle Years Programme curriculum covers the following subject groups:
Language acquisition
Learning two new languages, exploring cultures and unlocking language skills.
Language and literature
Building critical thinking, cultural understanding, and responsible international mindedness.
Individuals and societies
Real-world inquiry through humanities and social sciences.
Sciences
Uncovering the relationship between science, ethics, economics, politics, and the environment.
Mathematics
Representing information, modelling situations, and finding solutions to familiar and unfamiliar problems.
Physical and health education
Developing a taste for physical activity and learning the value of a healthy lifestyle.
Arts
creating, performing and presenting arts in ways that convey feelings, experiences and ideas.
Design
Thinking creatively and focusing on the process, in historical and contemporary contexts.
Curriculum
A broad and balanced education
The Middle Years Programme curriculum covers the following subject groups:
Language acquisition
Learning two new languages, exploring cultures and unlocking language skills.
Language and literature
Building critical thinking, cultural understanding, and responsible international mindedness.
Individuals and societies
Real-world inquiry through humanities and social sciences.
Mathematics
Representing information, modelling situations, and finding solutions to familiar and unfamiliar problems.
Sciences
Uncovering the relationship between science, ethics, economics, politics, and the environment.
Design
Thinking creatively and focusing on the process, in historical and contemporary contexts.
Beyond the classroom
Thrive as active learners
Taking ownership of their path to education.
Develop international understanding
Focusing on awareness and empathy.
Become compassionate thinkers
Focusing on awareness and empathy.
Prepare for a meaningful future
Focusing on awareness and empathy.
Language of study
An English-first education with Dutch Sensibility
The studies at ISG are conducted in English, requiring students to exhibit sufficient English literacy. Dutch is taught as a second language, to help students communicate and feel oriented in Dutch society and culture. If there are questions or concerns regarding the student’s level of English prior to application, please contact us.
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More questions?
Ask our head of the Middle Years Programme for more info
Head of MYP
Caroline Wilson
myp@isgroningen.nl
+31 (0)50 534 00 84
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