Middle Years Programme

(Grades 6-10)

The Middle Years Programme at NIS is a five year program for students who are in 6th through 10th grade. It offers a rigorous curriculum which provides a smooth transition from the Primary years programme and adequate preparation for the Diploma Programme.

How is the Middle Years Program different?

Holistic approach to learning – Students are assessed in diverse ways such as hands-on learning activities, experimentations, oral presentation, research papers, oral and written examinations.

Student centered– allows students to become more involved in their learning process. Creates an environment that encourages risk taking and self-evaluation.

International Mindedness– emphasises the value and importance of cultural diversity
and awareness

Interdisciplinary – Creates a purposeful connected curriculum across the eight subject groups.

Approaches to Learning– systematic development of skills for communication, collaboration, organization, self-management, reflection, research, informational literacy, media literacy, creative and critical thinking, and transfer of learning

IB Learner Profile – the program develops the characteristics of the IB learner profile.

The IB MYP curriculum subject groups:

Language acquisition
Language and literature
Individuals and societies
Sciences
Mathematics
Arts
Physical and health education
Design

Assessment in the MYP

The aim of MYP assessment is to support and encourage student learning. At Noblesse International School, we acknowledge the holistic development of our students and therefore assessments are geared towards achieving this. The varied approaches to assessment allows us to track students progress and provide meaningful feedback to guide students’ learning.

MYP WEBSITE