Middle Years Programme

What is MYP?

The MYP serves students in grades 6-10. Our instructional programme encourages students to make connections between their studies in the classroom and their experiences in the real world.

The MYP fosters the development of communications skills, understanding intercultural identities, and global/civic engagement - essential qualities for life in the 21st century.

At GHC, we have an extensive range of courses and subjects for students to choose from. In addition to our programme preparing students for high school and college, our commitment to community service and outreach activities supports our students in becoming socially conscious and responsible young adults.

The MYP at GHC further reflects the intercultural identity and diversity that is at the core of the IB framework. Students learn in a community of peers who inspire, challenge, and encourage one another to be their best selves.

Approach to Learning

Global Context

The Personal Project

IB MYP Tour Video

Subject Groups

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

What do the PYP, MYP, and DP have in common?

All three programmes have a strong international dimension
Require study across a broad range of subjects
Include both individual subjects and interdisciplinary areas
Gives special emphasis to learning languages
Focus on developing the skills of learning
Provides opportunities for individual and collaborative exploration
Encourages students to become responsible members of their community

Middle Years (MYP)

What is the MYP?

The International Baccalaureate® (IB) Middle Years Programme (MYP) is for students aged 11-16.

The MYP is a challenging framework that encourages students to make practical connections between their studies and the real world.

The MYP is a five-year programme, which can be implemented in a partnership between schools, or in several abbreviated (two, three or four year) formats. Students who complete the MYP are well-prepared to undertake the IB Diploma Programme (DP) or Career-related Programme (CP).

Find out more about the MYP.

MYP CURRICULUM

The MYP curriculum framework comprises eight subject groups, providing a broad and balanced education for early adolescents.

The MYP requires at least 50 hours of teaching time for each subject group, in each year of the programme. In the final two years of the programme, carefully-defined subject group flexibility allows students to meet local requirements and personal learning goals.

Read about the MYP curriculum.

EXTERNAL ASSESSMENT AND RECOGNITION

ACCESS AND ELIGIBILITY

The MYP is open to any student aged 11 to 16, at schools that have been authorized to implement the programme.

The MYP is inclusive by design; students of all interests and academic abilities can benefit from their participation. Implementation of the MYP is a whole-school endeavour, although the programme can accommodate academically-selective models.

Learn more about students in the MYP.

Granada Hills Charter is an IB World School. IB schools share a common philosophy—a commitment to high-quality, challenging, international education that Granada Hills Charter believes is important for our students. Only schools authorized by the IB Organization can offer any of its four academic programmes: the Primary Years Programme (PYP), the Middle Years Programme (MYP), the Diploma Programme, or the Career-related Programme (CP). For further information about the IB and its programmes, visit www.ibo.org

MYP Coordinator Contact

Nick Weber (Grades 9-12) | Email: nweber@ghcTK12.com | Phone: (818) 360-2361, ext. 302