IB MYP Programme at “Zaman” Elite Kazakh School

The “Zaman” Elite Kazakh School offers the internationally recognized educational programme – International Baccalaureate (IB) Middle Years Programme (MYP) for students in grades 5-9. The MYP programme encourages students to connect their learning process with real-life situations and fosters a lifelong love of learning.

Why choose the IB MYP programme?

The IB MYP programme fully encompasses the academic and civic development of students. The programme emphasizes critical thinking, creativity, and intercultural understanding, preparing students for success beyond the classroom as well.

Key features of the IB MYP Programme at “Zaman” Elite Kazakh School:

Inquiry-based learning: Our students explore complex topics and develop independent thinking skills.
Global perspective: The curriculum teaches students to view knowledge from a global perspective, fostering intercultural understanding and acceptance of diverse viewpoints.
Community service: Students develop a sense of responsibility to their community and actively participate in social projects, cultivating compassion and care.
Interdisciplinary learning: The MYP programme connects various subjects, allowing students to understand the links between them and apply their learning to real-life contexts.
Personalized support: At “Zaman” Elite Kazakh School, we provide individual support to each student, helping to unlock their personal abilities and promoting both academic and personal development. For instance, Kazakh, English, and mathematics lessons are taught using phase-based learning, and lesson plans are built on differentiation.

Subjects offered

In the IB MYP programme at “Zaman” Elite Kazakh School, students study the following areas:

• Language and Literature
• Mathematics
• Sciences
• Individuals and Societies
• Design
• Arts
• Physical and Health Education
• Language Acquisition

Personal Project

The Personal Project is one of the key components of the final year of the MYP programme. During this project, students choose a topic of personal interest, conduct research, and achieve a tangible result. This project helps develop skills such as time management, independent learning, and self-motivation. At “Zaman” Elite Kazakh School, students receive mentor support to help them achieve successful outcomes.

Community Project

The Community Project aims to teach through service, encouraging students to engage with local or global communities and make positive changes. The project is designed for 8th-grade students. They identify community needs, develop a plan, and implement it. This project develops leadership, collaboration, and compassion skills, and shows how students can contribute to society.