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The IB Primary Years Programme (PYP)

Private schools offering the International Baccalaureate (IB) for students 3 to 12

Looking for an IB primary school? Consider Sunnybrook School, an elementary school in Toronto offering the International Baccalaureate curriculum.

Passionate teachers have the power to excite and inspire young people. Our faculty is both the heart and the backbone of our dynamic school."
—Irene Davy, Director & Principal, Sunnybrook School

The International Baccalaureate (IB) was initially created for students aged 16 to 19. It was intended to provide a well-rounded, high-quality, advanced course of study that delivers the basics of high school education while challenging students to apply their knowledge and skills through collaboration, discussion, and communication. Read more

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featured The York School View Profile Toronto, Ontario Yonge St./St. Clair Ave. JK to 12 Coed $30,000 to $33,000 The York School is a JK to Grade 12 International Baccalaureate school in midtown Toronto. Our mission is to develop inquiring, knowledgeable and caring young people who are engaged citizens of the world. Day Progressive International Baccalaureate Our Kids Review User Reviews (1)	The York School	30000	Kindergarten Elementary MiddleSchools HighSchools Day Coed
featured The Maples Academy View Profile Amaranth, Ontario PS to 8 Coed $9,184 to $10,995 The Maples is an established private IB World School in Orangeville, Ontario providing exemplary education for students (Pre-School to Grade 8). Daily French instruction in PS and Kindergarten with an academic focus. Day Traditional International Baccalaureate	The Maples Academy	9184	Preschool Kindergarten Elementary MiddleSchools Day Coed
featured Unisus School View Profile Summerland, British Columbia JK to 12 Coed $11,275 to $51,500 UNISUS (IB World) School simply is the most innovative school. We are based on 4 pillars of IB Education, Innovation and Technology, Entrepreneurship and Outdoor Education; also E-Learning Division and Global Partners. Boarding/Day Progressive International Baccalaureate	Unisus School	11275	Kindergarten Elementary MiddleSchools HighSchools Boarding Day Coed
featured Delano Academy View Profile Vaughan, Ontario 407/Dufferin JK to 12 Coed $18,500 to $19,500 Balanced Academics, Arts, Athletics & Character Development. We value best practices & evidenced based approaches. University preparatory & 21st Century Tech Rich & Future Proof school. Enriched and rigorous curriculum. Day Traditional International Baccalaureate User Reviews (4)	Delano Academy	18500	Kindergarten Elementary MiddleSchools HighSchools Day Coed
featured Académie Marie-Claire View Profile Kirkland, Quebec Boul Elkas/Rue Houde PS to 11 Coed $14,094 to $33,000 This academically re-known French & English bilingual serves students from Pre-Kg to High School. Class size averages 20 students; tuition ranges from $15,000 to $18,00 . Boarding is available. Day Liberal Arts International Baccalaureate	Académie Marie-Claire	14094	Preschool Kindergarten Elementary MiddleSchools HighSchools Day Coed
featured TFS - Canada's International School View Profile Toronto, Ontario Bayview/Lawrence NS to 12 Coed $19,390 to $35,320 TFS - Canada's International School offers Canada's only bilingual IB programs from PK to Grade 12. Average class size is 12 to 22 students. Entrance Scholarship to Grade 7 is available. Day Progressive International Baccalaureate	TFS - Canada's International School	19390	Preschool Kindergarten Elementary MiddleSchools HighSchools Day Coed
featured Walden International School View Profile Oakville, Ontario QEW Highway/403 Highway PS to 8 Coed $9,600 to $19,200 Walden International School, Oakville, offers enriched, child-centred, academic programs from Pre-K through Grade 8. Grade 9 will be introduced in September 2021. Class sizes up to 18 students depending on grade level. Day Liberal Arts International Baccalaureate	Walden International School	9600	Preschool Kindergarten Elementary MiddleSchools Day Coed
featured St. Jude's Academy View Profile Mississauga, Ontario Erin Mills Parkway/Argentia Rd JK to 12 Coed $9,365 to $13,795 St. Jude's Academy is an IB World School that offers programs from Junior Kindergarten to Grade 12 in Mississauga. A university preparatory school with a focus on student life, average class size is 16 to 18 students. Day Traditional International Baccalaureate User Reviews (8)	St. Jude's Academy	9365	Kindergarten Elementary MiddleSchools HighSchools Day Coed
featured Upper Canada College View Profile Toronto, Ontario St Clair Ave W/Avenue Rd SK to 12 Boys $34,135 to $66,835 Located in the heart of Toronto, Upper Canada College is the oldest independent boys' school in Ontario. Our IB graduates are highly regarded by top universities and post-secondary institutions worldwide. Boarding/Day Liberal Arts International Baccalaureate Our Kids Review User Reviews (3)	Upper Canada College	34135	Kindergarten Elementary MiddleSchools HighSchools Boarding Day Boys
featured Sunnybrook School View Profile Toronto, Ontario Merton St/Mt Pleasant JK to 6 Coed $27,200 Sunnybrook School offers a fully integrated 1:1 iPad program for all students in JK - Grade 6. Day Progressive International Baccalaureate Our Kids Review User Reviews (3)	Sunnybrook School	27200	Kindergarten Elementary Day Coed
featured Branksome Hall View Profile Toronto, Ontario Bloor Street East/Mount Pleasant Road JK to 12 Girls $33,630 to $66,805 Branksome Hall is Toronto’s only all-girls, all-years International Baccalaureate (IB) World School. Boarding/Day Liberal Arts International Baccalaureate Our Kids Review	Branksome Hall	33630	Kindergarten Elementary MiddleSchools HighSchools Boarding Day Girls
featured Lynn-Rose Schools View Profile Mississauga, Ontario PS to 12 Coed $15,470 to $20,600 Lynn-Rose Heights Private School offers challenging academic programming from three years old to grade twelve in Mississauga. Lynn-Rose Heights school is an official International Baccalaureate World School. Day Progressive International Baccalaureate Our Kids Review User Reviews (4)	Lynn-Rose Schools	15470	Preschool Kindergarten Elementary MiddleSchools HighSchools Day Coed
featured St. John's-Kilmarnock School View Profile Waterloo Region (Breslau), Ontario JK to 12 Coed $18,094 to $68,275 St. John's-Kilmarnock School offers enriched educational programming for students from Junior Kindergarten – Grade 12 through its accredited International Baccalaureate (IB) curriculum. Discover the possibilities. Boarding/Day Progressive International Baccalaureate Our Kids Review	St. John's-Kilmarnock School	18094	Kindergarten Elementary MiddleSchools HighSchools Boarding Day Coed
featured Elmwood School View Profile Ottawa, Ontario Buena Vista Road/Springfield Road PS to 12 Girls $14,800 to $28,300 Elmwood School is Ottawa's pre-eminent school for girls from JK to Grade 12. Our high academic standards, small class sizes and safe, supportive environment ensure that each girl is inspired to reach her full potential. Day Progressive International Baccalaureate Our Kids Review	Elmwood School	14800	Preschool Kindergarten Elementary MiddleSchools HighSchools Day Girls
Richland Academy View Profile Richmond Hill, Ontario PS to 8 Coed $19,000 to $19,500 Richland Academy is a progressive, innovative Reggio inspired and International Baccalaureate (IB) World School for children from 2.8-years to Grade 8. Voted #1 Private School in Richmond Hill 4 years in a row. Day Progressive International Baccalaureate	Richland Academy	19000	Preschool Kindergarten Elementary MiddleSchools Day Coed
Meadowridge School View Profile Maple Ridge, British Columbia 240th Street/Dewdney Trunk Road JK to 12 Coed $23,500 to $33,500 Meadowridge is an IB Continuum World School that supports the development of the whole child in a safe, supportive and challenging environment. Day Progressive International Baccalaureate Our Kids Review	Meadowridge School	23500	Kindergarten Elementary MiddleSchools HighSchools Day Coed
Académie de la Capitale View Profile Ottawa, Ontario Highway 417/Greenbank PS to 12 Coed $16,345 to $19,855 Acadecap International School ( Académie de la Capitale), an IB school, offers bilingual and/or English programmes from Pre-K to Grade 12. Students thrive in a culture of academic excellence and real-life learning. Day Progressive International Baccalaureate User Reviews (1)	Académie de la Capitale	16345	Preschool Kindergarten Elementary MiddleSchools HighSchools Day Coed
TFS - Canada's International School (West Campus) View Profile Mississauga, Ontario Cawthra/Lakeshore PS to 7 Coed $19,390 to $28,170 TFS - Canada's International School (West Campus) offers programs from Pre-Kindergarten to Grade 7. Its average class size is 12 to 22 students. Day Progressive International Baccalaureate	TFS - Canada's International School (West Campus)	19390	Preschool Kindergarten Elementary MiddleSchools Day Coed
Ashwood Glen View Profile Burlington, Ontario Walkers Line/Fairveiw Street NS to 8 Coed $14,000 to $20,000 Ashwood Glen offers a Montessori program for children aged 18months - 6 yrs. The Grades 1 - 8 Learning Program applies the IB framework to extend the learning outcomes of the Ontario curriculum. Day Progressive International Baccalaureate virtual tour: Aug. 04	Ashwood Glen	14000	Preschool Kindergarten Elementary MiddleSchools Day Coed
MacLachlan College View Profile Oakville, Ontario Trafalgar Road/Cornwall Road PS to 12 Coed $20,600 to $30,800 MacLachlan is a world-class school offering the benefits of small class sizes, highly dedicated and engaged teachers and an internationally recognized curriculum for students in Pre-Kindergarten to Grade 12. Day Progressive International Baccalaureate	MacLachlan College	20600	Preschool Kindergarten Elementary MiddleSchools HighSchools Day Coed
Mulgrave School View Profile West Vancouver, British Columbia Upper Levels Highway/Cypress Bowl exit PS to 12 Coed $17,000 to $25,000 Mulgrave School offers programmes from Preschool to Grade 12 in West Vancouver to all genders. Its average class size is 20 students with teacher to student ratios of 1:8. Day Progressive International Baccalaureate	Mulgrave School	17000	Preschool Kindergarten Elementary MiddleSchools HighSchools Day Coed
Strathcona-Tweedsmuir School View Profile Okotoks, Alberta Range Road 12/306 Ave W K to 12 Coed $16,548 to $24,028 Strathcona-Tweedsmuir School is an independent, private coeducational, full IB (primary, middle, and diploma programme) day school for Kindergarten - Grade 12 close to Calgary, AB. Day Traditional International Baccalaureate	Strathcona-Tweedsmuir School	16548	Kindergarten Elementary MiddleSchools HighSchools Day Coed
King Heights Academy View Profile Woodbridge, Ontario Weston Road/Rutherford Road NS to 8 Coed $15,598 to $18,998 Located in Vaughan, King Heights Academy provides a unique educational experience for toddlers to grade eight, which includes the IB Program. Day Traditional International Baccalaureate	King Heights Academy	15598	Preschool Kindergarten Elementary MiddleSchools Day Coed
Glenlyon Norfolk School View Profile Victoria, British Columbia JK to 12 Coed $18,165 to $51,775 GNS, an independent JK-12 International Baccalaureate day-school in Victoria, BC, that challenges and supports each of our students to do their best through truth and courage in learning and in life. Homestay/Day Progressive International Baccalaureate	Glenlyon Norfolk School	18165	Kindergarten Elementary MiddleSchools HighSchools Homestay Day Coed
Town Centre Private Schools View Profile Markham, Ontario Kennedy Road/Steeles Avenue NS to 12 Coed $5,450 to $16,900 Town Centre Montessori Private Schools, located in Markham, Ontario, is an IB Continuum World school and offers programs from pre-school to grade 12. Day Traditional International Baccalaureate	Town Centre Private Schools	5450	Preschool Kindergarten Elementary MiddleSchools HighSchools Day Coed
Walden International School - Brampton View Profile Brampton, Ontario Queen Street West/Chinguacousy Road JK to 5 Coed $18,000 to $18,500 Walden International School is pursuing authorization to become an IB World School. With a unique student-centred focus, it prepares all students to become globally responsible citizens. Day Liberal Arts International Baccalaureate	Walden International School - Brampton	18000	Kindergarten Elementary Day Coed
Ridley College View Profile St. Catharines, Ontario Ridley Road/Henrietta Street JK to 12 Coed $18,870 to $72,165 Ridley College is an acclaimed co-educational boarding and day school that prepares meaningful and flourishing lives by teaching the habits of mind, body, and spirit, and the values needed to lead in a global society. Boarding/Day Progressive International Baccalaureate Our Kids Review	Ridley College	18870	Kindergarten Elementary MiddleSchools HighSchools Boarding Day Coed
Brockton School View Profile North Vancouver, British Columbia JK to 12 Coed $20,400 to $23,800 Brockton School is an independent, co-ed, non-denominational, IB World School. Brockton hosts an Early Learning Years program, a Junior School, and a Senior School, with students from Junior Kindergarten to grade 12. Day Progressive International Baccalaureate	Brockton School	20400	Kindergarten Elementary MiddleSchools HighSchools Day Coed

Based on the strength of the IB program, it was then expanded to cover the primary and middle school years. The Primary Years Program (PYP) was created for students between the ages of 3 and 12. The PYP sometimes is presented as a foundational program for students intending to progress to the IB Middle Years Program and, ultimately, intending to earn an IB secondary school diploma. Certainly, that's true, but the program isn't limited to simply that role. Schools choose to offer the PYP because of the strength and reputation of the academic program, as well as the values that are incorporated within the curriculum. Families choose to enrol in the PYP because it offers an attractive alternative to the provincial curricula, including:

strong core academics
a bilingual requirement
a values-based approach
a broader range and depth of instruction
a global lens

As with the later grades, the curriculum is organized around six interdisciplinary themes, all developing students' understanding of who they are, their place and time, and how their life intersects with the lives of others, both locally and beyond. The core curriculum—language, math, science, physical education, arts, and social studies—is taught through the lens of those cross-curricular themes.

Accreditation

Accreditation is granted through the International Baccalaureate in Geneva, Switzerland. The term "International Baccalaureate" is used generically, and can refer to the organization, the degree, or the degree programs. Prior to 2007 the main accrediting body was known formally as the International Baccalaureate Organization (IBO), though since then is known as, simply, the International Baccalaureate.

Schools intending to offer an IB program undertake a 3-4 year authorization/accreditation process, with timelines depending on when a school begins its formal academic year. Every school accredited to offer any of the four core IB programs is known as an IB World School. Any school that is engaged in the process of accreditation is known as an IB Candidate School.

All accredited schools take part in an ongoing process of review and development. In some cases that process is supported and/or facilitated by sub-regional organizations, one example being the International Baccalaureate Schools of Ontario (IBSO). However, accreditation is only available through the central accrediting body.

Schools that offer IB programs for all age groups, beginning with the primary years and culminating in the secondary diploma, refer to themselves as IB Continuum Schools. Schools typically develop the IB continuum over time, adding programs as the school grows, and in response to the needs of the student population.

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The IB Primary Years Programme (PYP)

Private schools offering the International Baccalaureate (IB) for students 3 to 12

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