Curriculum Overview



As a candidate school for PYP, MYP and DP, WISS is a purpose-build institution dedicated to delivering International Baccalaureate programmes from ages 3 to 19.

WISS offers a curriculum that takes into account each student's individual needs. Each student will work through a step by step continuum of learning goals, which are embeded in authentic units of inquiry. The curriculum and teaching are constructivist and inquiry based and consolidate essential knowledge,skills, and attitudes.

(Information extracted from www.ibo.org)

IBO mission statement

The International Baccalaureate Organization aims to develop inquiring, knowledgeable and caring young people who help to create a better and more peaceful world through intercultural understanding and respect. 


To this end the IBO works with schools, governments and international organizations to develop challenging programmes of international education and rigorous assessment. These programmes encourage students across the world to become active, compassionate and lifelong learners who understand that other people, with their differences, can also be right.



Overview of the IBO

The International Baccalaureate Organization is a non-profit educational organization that was established in 1968. It is governed by a 17-member Council of Foundation ,and is funded by fees from IB world schools  ,with additional income from workshops and catalogue sales. Donors provide support for development projects that otherwise cannot be implemented from the organization's budget.


Programmes

The IBO offers three programmes to a wide variety of schools located throughout the world:

  • the Primary Years Programme (PYP) is for students aged 3 to 12
  • the Middle Years Programme (MYP) for students aged 11 to 16
  • the Diploma Programme (DP), for students in the final two years of school before university