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.

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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

List of schools with the IB primary years programme


featured St. John's-Kilmarnock School View Profile Waterloo Region (Breslau), Ontario JK to 12 Coed $17,415 to $64,750 St. John's-Kilmarnock School, in Waterloo, offers enriched educational programming for students from JK – Grade 12 through its accredited International Baccalaureate (IB) curriculum. Its average class size is 17. Boarding/Day Progressive International Baccalaureate Our Kids Review	St. John's-Kilmarnock School	17415	Kindergarten Elementary MiddleSchools HighSchools Boarding Day Coed
featured The Maples Academy View Profile Amaranth, Ontario PS to 8 Coed $9,154 to $10,965 The Maples is a private IB school in Orangeville, ON from PS to grade 8. Tuition starts at $8500. The Maples offer daily French instruction starting in PS. Day Traditional International Baccalaureate	The Maples Academy	9154	Preschool Kindergarten Elementary MiddleSchools Day Coed
featured Walden International School - Oakville View Profile Oakville, Ontario QEW Highway/403 Highway PS to 8 Coed $9,400 to $18,800 Glenburnie School, Oakville, offers enriched, child-centred, responsive, academic programs from Pre-K through Grade 8. Class sizes range from 8 to 18 students depending on grade level. Day Liberal Arts International Baccalaureate	Walden International School - Oakville	9400	Preschool Kindergarten Elementary MiddleSchools Day Coed
featured Sunnybrook School View Profile Toronto, Ontario Merton St/Mt Pleasant JK to 6 Coed $26,250 Sunnybrook School offers a fully integrated 1:1 iPad program for all students in JK - Grade 6. Day Progressive International Baccalaureate User Reviews (2)	Sunnybrook School	26250	Kindergarten Elementary Day Coed
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 User Reviews (4)	Lynn-Rose Schools	15470	Preschool Kindergarten Elementary MiddleSchools HighSchools 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. Day/Boarding Liberal Arts International Baccalaureate	Branksome Hall	33630	Kindergarten Elementary MiddleSchools HighSchools Day Boarding Girls
featured The York School View Profile Toronto, Ontario Yonge St./St. Clair Ave. JK to 12 Coed $28,000 to $32,000 The York School is a JK to Grade 12 co-ed, independent, International Baccalaureate school in midtown Toronto. The school is accredited by CAIS, IBO, and CIS. Day Progressive International Baccalaureate User Reviews (1)	The York School	28000	Kindergarten Elementary MiddleSchools HighSchools Day Coed
featured Unisus School View Profile Summerland, British Columbia JK to 12 Coed $16,150 to $51,500 The Unisus School is the Okanagan’s most innovative independent school, offering a pre-K through 12, inquiry-based education that is tailored to each student’s unique abilities and interests. Day/Boarding Progressive International Baccalaureate	Unisus School	16150	Kindergarten Elementary MiddleSchools HighSchools Day Boarding 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 Elmwood School View Profile Ottawa, Ontario Buena Vista Road/Springfield Road PS to 12 Girls $13,960 to $26,960 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	Elmwood School	13960	Preschool Kindergarten Elementary MiddleSchools HighSchools Day Girls
featured Delano Academy View Profile Vaughan, Ontario 407/Dufferin JK to 12 Coed $15,995 to $19,995 D.A. is a K-12 university prep, coed IB candidate 21st Century school. Enriched and rigorous curriculum. Balanced academics, arts, athletics & character development. We value best practices & evidenced based approaches. Day Traditional International Baccalaureate User Reviews (2)	Delano Academy	15995	Kindergarten Elementary MiddleSchools HighSchools Day Coed
featured Upper Canada College View Profile Toronto, Ontario St Clair Ave W/Avenue Rd SK to 12 Boys $33,300 to $61,860 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. Day/Boarding Liberal Arts International Baccalaureate Our Kids Review User Reviews (3)	Upper Canada College	33300	Kindergarten Elementary MiddleSchools HighSchools Day Boarding Boys
featured St. Jude's Academy View Profile Mississauga, Ontario Erin Mills Parkway/Argentia Rd JK to 12 Coed $9,265 to $13,695 St. Jude's Academy is an IB World School that offers programs from junior kindergarten to grade 12 in Mississauga. Its average class size is 16 to 18 students. Day Traditional International Baccalaureate User Reviews (7)	St. Jude's Academy	9265	Kindergarten Elementary MiddleSchools HighSchools Day Coed
Meadowridge School View Profile Maple Ridge, British Columbia 240th Street/Dewdney Trunk Road JK to 12 Coed $22,500 to $32,500 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	Meadowridge School	22500	Kindergarten Elementary MiddleSchools HighSchools Day Coed
TFS - Canada's International School (West Campus) View Profile Mississauga, Ontario Cawthra/Lakeshore PS to 7 Coed $18,820 to $33,970 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)	18820	Preschool Kindergarten Elementary MiddleSchools Day Coed
Académie de la Capitale View Profile Ottawa, Ontario Highway 417/Greenbank PS to 12 Coed $13,340 to $19,510 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	Académie de la Capitale	13340	Preschool Kindergarten Elementary MiddleSchools HighSchools Day Coed
Richland Academy View Profile Richmond Hill, Ontario PS to 8 Coed $18,000 to $18,800 Richland Academy is a progressive, innovative Reggio inspired and International Baccalaureate (IB) World School for children from 2.5-years to Grade 8. Voted #1 Private School in Richmond Hill 4 years in a row. Day Progressive International Baccalaureate	Richland Academy	18000	Preschool Kindergarten Elementary MiddleSchools 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
Mulgrave School View Profile West Vancouver, British Columbia Upper Levels Highway/Cypress Bowl exit PS to 12 Coed $19,980 to $24,820 Mulgrave School offers programmes from Preschool to Grade 12 in West Vancouver. Its average class size is 20 students with teacher to student ratios of 1:8. Day Progressive International Baccalaureate	Mulgrave School	19980	Preschool Kindergarten Elementary MiddleSchools HighSchools Day Coed
Ridley College View Profile St. Catharines, Ontario Ridley Road/Henrietta Street JK to 12 Coed $17,850 to $70,000 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	Ridley College	17850	Kindergarten Elementary MiddleSchools HighSchools Boarding Day Coed
Town Centre Private Schools View Profile Markham, Ontario Kennedy Road/Steeles Avenue NS to 12 Coed $7,050 to $17,450 Town Centre Montessori Private Schools offers programs from pre-school to grade 12/University Prep and is located in Markham. Day Traditional International Baccalaureate	Town Centre Private Schools	7050	Preschool Kindergarten Elementary MiddleSchools HighSchools Day Coed
Glenlyon Norfolk School View Profile Victoria, British Columbia JK to 12 Coed $17,135 to $49,635 Glenlyon Norfolk School, an independent school in Victoria, BC, provides International Baccalaureate programs from JK to Grade 12. GNS offers 5- and 7-day Family Boarding for students who are not residents of Victoria. Day/Homestay Progressive International Baccalaureate	Glenlyon Norfolk School	17135	Kindergarten Elementary MiddleSchools HighSchools Day Homestay 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
Strathcona-Tweedsmuir School View Profile Okotoks, Alberta Range Road 12/306 Ave W K to 12 Coed $16,100 to $23,580 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	16100	Kindergarten Elementary MiddleSchools HighSchools Day Coed
Brockton School View Profile North Vancouver, British Columbia JK to 12 Coed $19,100 to $22,200 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	19100	Kindergarten Elementary MiddleSchools HighSchools Day Coed
MacLachlan College View Profile Oakville, Ontario Trafalgar Road/Cornwall Road PS to 12 Coed $12,000 to $26,300 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	12000	Preschool Kindergarten Elementary MiddleSchools HighSchools Day Coed
TFS - Canada's International School View Profile Toronto, Ontario Bayview/Lawrence NS to 12 Coed $19,760 to $33,970 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	19760	Preschool 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