MYP overview

Inquiry based learning

Middle Years Programme

Lady Andal School is an authorized school for the International Baccalaureate (IB) Middle Years Programme (MYP). As an IB Continuum School in Chennai, we offer a seamless progression of the IB philosophy, fostering inquiry, critical thinking, and holistic development across all stages of learning.

The Middle Years Programme (MYP) is designed for students aged 11 to 16 years. It provides a rigorous academic framework that encourages students to make practical connections between their studies and the real world. At Lady Andal School, the MYP challenges students to think creatively, critically, and reflectively, enabling them to become independent learners and effective problem-solvers

Our curriculum is built on a strong conceptual foundation, where interdisciplinary learning and real-world contexts play a central role. Students engage with a broad and balanced range of subject groups, developing both subject-specific knowledge and transferable skills. As an IB School in Chennai, we ensure that learning goes beyond the classroom, encouraging students to apply their understanding in meaningful and relevant ways.

The programme places a strong emphasis on communication, intercultural understanding, and global engagement. Students are encouraged to explore diverse perspectives and develop a deeper awareness of their role in an interconnected world. Through this approach, learners at Lady Andal School build the skills and attributes necessary to thrive as responsible global citizens.

In alignment with IB requirements, each subject group is allocated a minimum of 50 hours of teaching time per year, ensuring depth and consistency in learning. In the final years of the programme, students are offered a degree of flexibility to personalise their learning pathways while meeting academic expectations. The MYP at Lady Andal School empowers students to take ownership of their learning, preparing them for future academic success and lifelong learning.

Conceptual Understanding

MYP units are built around key concepts and global contexts. Together, these frame subject-specific inquiries that are conceptually driven and set within authentic, real-life contexts.

These global contexts form a common language between all subject areas and aims to encourage international mindedness and global engagement within the programme. When students experience such meaningful and relevant learning, they are more likely to be engaged.

Each unit of work that the students engage with will be rooted in one of the global contexts: