IB - Primary Years Programme

“Nurturing Curious, Compassionate, and Confident Learners”

IB Primary Years Programme

At Victorious Kidss Educares, we believe every child is a natural capable, and full of potential. The IB Primary Years Programme (PYP), developed by the International Baccalaureate, provides a powerful framework that nurtures this curiosity and supports children in becoming independent thinkers, compassionate individuals, and confident contributors to the world.

Designed for children aged 3–12, the PYP offers an inquiry-based, transdisciplinary approach to learning that places the student at the center of the educational experience. Through rich and meaningful learning engagements, students explore, discover, and create, building deep conceptual understanding rather than simply acquiring knowledge. At its core, the programme lays a strong foundation for students to become self-directed, lifelong learners and engaged global citizens.

A PYP Learner

• is curious and an active inquirer
• develops understanding of different perspectives and cultures
• builds the skills needed to think, communicate, and reflect

• expresses themselves confidently in more than one language
• demonstrates empathy and care towards others
• is aware of their role as a responsible global citizen

The PYP Curriculum

The PYP aims to develop the whole child as an inquirer, both in the classroom and in the world beyond. It nurtures students’ natural curiosity while supporting their understanding of themselves, their relationships, and their responsibility towards their community and the environment.

The International Baccalaureate (IB) Primary Years Programme (PYP) comprises:

Six Transdisciplinary Themes:

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

At Victorious Kidss Educares, we offer:

Early Years Programme (EYP) & Primary Years (PYP 1–5)

Language (English, Hindi, Marathi, French) Mathematics ( Vedic maths, Abacus) Science and Social Studies (through Units of Inquiry) Visual Arts Performing Arts (Music, Dance, Drama) Physical and Health Education

Primary School Principal: Ira Ghosh | EYP Coordinator: Desiree Dhami | Age: 3-11 years | PYP Coordinator: Varsha Abuj | PYP Curriculum Coordinator: Venicia Reneesh

IB PYP Core

At Victorious Kidss Educares, we believe every child is a natural capable, and full of potential. The IB Primary Years Programme (PYP) gives that curiosity a framework, nurturing students to become independent thinkers, compassionate individuals, and confident contributors to the world. Here is what makes the PYP at VKE a truly transformative learning experience.

At the heart of the PYP is a belief that education shapes character, not just knowledge. Students at VKE are guided to develop the ten attributes of the IB Learner Profile , becoming inquirers, thinkers, communicators, principled, open-minded, caring, risk-takers, balanced, reflective, and knowledgeable. These qualities grow quietly alongside academic learning, helping students become responsible, empathetic, and internationally minded individuals.

Learning in the PYP is organized around six transdisciplinary themes that explore meaningful global ideas, from Who We Are to How We Share the Planet. These themes connect subjects like science, mathematics, language, and the arts to real-world issues, giving students knowledge that feels relevant, purposeful, and alive. Rather than learning facts in isolation, students explore the world in all its richness and complexity.

The PYP moves students beyond memorization toward genuine understanding. Through Specified concepts such as form, function, causation, change, connection, perspective and responsibility, students learn to think deeply and ask better questions. These big ideas help learners connect what they know across different subjects and situations, building a thinking habit that lasts a lifetime.

Learning how to learn is just as important as what you learn. Through the Approaches to Learning, students at VKE develop skills in communication, research, critical thinking, self-management, and social collaboration. These skills are not limited to the classroom , they equip students to face challenges independently, work effectively with others, and carry their learning far beyond school. From the PYP through the MYP and into the IB Diploma Programme, these transferable skills form a strong and lasting foundation.

At VKE, students are not passive recipients of knowledge , they are active participants in their own education. The PYP values student voice, choice, and ownership. Students are encouraged to ask questions, share ideas, set their own goals, and take initiative in their learning. This sense of agency builds confidence and helps each child develop a genuine relationship with learning , one that is driven by curiosity and purpose, not just instruction.

The PYP believes that learning should lead somewhere. When students understand something deeply, they feel inspired to act. At VKE, students are encouraged to take meaningful action based on what they discover, whether it is a small everyday choice, a creative solution to a problem, or a contribution to their community. Action is not a requirement; it is a natural outcome of genuine understanding and care for the world.

The PYP Exhibition is the culminating experience of the Primary Years Programme, where students bring together the knowledge, skills, and understandings they have developed throughout their learning journey. Working collaboratively, learners investigate real-world issues, conduct research, and share their findings with the community. It is a celebration of inquiry, creativity, and student voice.

Inquiry is the engine of learning in the PYP. Rather than simply delivering answers, teachers at VKE guide students to ask questions, explore possibilities, investigate ideas, and reflect on what they find. This process of structured inquiry sparks intellectual curiosity, deepens conceptual understanding, and helps students develop the confidence to seek knowledge on their own. It is a love for learning, built one question at a time.

Assessment in the PYP is not about tests and grades alone, it is an ongoing conversation between teachers, students, and families about growth. At VKE, assessment is purposeful and reflective. Teachers use a variety of strategies to observe student learning, provide meaningful feedback, and celebrate progress. Students are also encouraged to reflect on their own learning, recognize how far they have come, and set thoughtful goals for what comes next.

At Victorious Kidss Educares, we nurture students who see the world with open eyes and open hearts. International mindedness is woven into everything we do, encouraging students to appreciate different cultures, perspectives, and ways of life with curiosity and respect. Students learn that their identity is enriched, not diminished, by understanding others, and that being a responsible global citizen begins right here, in the classroom, with the choices we make every day.

Every element of the PYP at Victorious Kidss Educares works together to create an education that is meaningful, joyful, and deeply human.

ACADEMIC PROGRAMMES

Comprehensive Education from Birth to Adulthood

Playgroup
(EYFP)

Playgroup (EYFP)

6 weeks - 3 years

Primary School
(IB-PYP)

Primary School (IB-PYP)

3 years - 11 years

Secondary School
(IB-MYP)

Secondary School (IB-MYP)

11 years - 16 years

Junior College
(IB-DP)

Junior College (IB-DP)

16 years - 18 years