IB Primary Years Programme
The Primary Years Programme (PYP) at Tesla nurtures curiosity through inquiry-based, transdisciplinary learning - supporting holistic growth and shaping confident, compassionate lifelong learners.
How young learners discover themselves and their world
At Tesla, primary students learn through inquiry - exploring real-world issues and developing critical thinking. The focus goes beyond knowledge to include learning skills, personal attributes, and the ability to adapt in an ever-changing world.
Inquiry-based learning
Student-centred learning
Students are placed at the centre of their education, pursuing their interests, shaping their inquiries, and taking genuine ownership of how they learn.
Fostering curiosity
Authentic, real-world inquiries spark students’ natural curiosity and develop a genuine, lasting love for learning across all subject areas.
Transdisciplinary themes
The curriculum is organised around six transdisciplinary themes, enabling students to connect knowledge and deepen their understanding of the world
Who We Are
Where We Are in Place and Time
How We Express Ourselves
How the World Works
How We Organize Ourselves
Sharing the Planet
What students learn
In the PYP, each unit of inquiry is connected to one or more subject areas, helping students build strong foundations while understanding the bigger picture.
Language
Developing communication, reading, and writing as the foundation for all learning.
Mathematics
Building logical thinking and structured problem-solving skills.
Science
Exploring the natural world through observation, questioning, and hands-on experiences.
Social studies
Understanding people, communities, and environments to connect with the world.
Physical, social and personal education
Fostering wellbeing, emotional awareness, and positive relationships.
Arts
Expressing ideas and emotions through visual arts, music, drama, and movement.
How we understand and celebrate each learner's progress
Assessment in the PYP goes beyond measuring outcomes. It supports, recognises, and guides each student’s growth at every stage.
Ongoing feedback
Daily observations and interactions allow teachers to support and adjust learning pathways in a timely manner.
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Self-assessment
Students reflect on their own learning, give constructive feedback, and develop independent learning habits.
End-of-unit or term evaluation
Measures students’ understanding and their ability to apply knowledge in real contexts.
Prior knowledge assessment
Identifies existing knowledge and experiences to inform personalised learning pathways.
How we understand and celebrate each learner's progress
Assessment in the PYP goes beyond measuring outcomes. It supports, recognises, and guides each student’s growth at every stage.
Ongoing feedback
Daily observations and interactions allow teachers to support and adjust learning pathways in a timely manner.
Self-assessment
Students reflect on their own learning, give constructive feedback, and develop independent learning habits.
End-of-unit or term evaluation
Measures students’ understanding and their ability to apply knowledge in real contexts.
Prior knowledge assessment
Identifies existing knowledge and experiences to inform personalised learning pathways.
Approaches to learning
Five key skill categories empower students to become independent learners and effective collaborators.
Express ideas clearly across different formats
Develop language skills for learning
Listen and respond effectively
Approaches to learning
Five key skill categories empower students to become independent learners and effective collaborators.
Express ideas clearly across different formats
Develop language skills for learning
Listen and respond effectively
Ten attributes that shape the whole learner
These ten attributes are woven into everything we do in the Early Years programme by guiding how students think, act, and relate to the world around them.
Inquirers
Natural curiosity and research skills
Knowledgeable
Local and global concepts and ideas
Thinkers
Critical and creative problem-solving
Communicators
Multiple languages and modes
Principled
Integrity, honesty, and fairness
Open-minded
Respecting different perspectives
Caring
Empathy, compassion, and respect
Risk-takers
Courage in the face of uncertainty
Balanced
Intellectual, physical, emotional health
Reflective
Thoughtful about learning and growth
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