Primary Year Programme (PYP) students from West Ridge Elementary School have found a way to transform reading into an entertaining experience. Here is how they did it.
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Incorporating design thinking in the PYP
Teaching using a modern approach can often be challenging, but Humera Riyaz, PYP coordinator at Eastern Public Schools gives us some useful tips.
Who is responsible for taking action against climate change?
In March 2019, hundreds of thousands of students took to the streets to protest against climate change, but should this be a job for adults? IB World investigates.
How IB schools are celebrating International Year of Indigenous Languages
Since the UN declared 2019 as the ‘International Year of Indigenous Language, more than 800 events have taken place around the world. Here is how SenPokChin (senpaq’cin) celebrated this important holiday.
Preserving the Filipino art of weaving
Creating unique Filipino art using a loom is a sacred tradition, and DP student Gabrielle Uy created the Loom Project to celebrate the talented weavers living in the Philippines.
An art battle supplies much-needed formula to food banks
Purchasing baby formula can be expensive in your first year as a parent, but this IB Diploma Programme (DP) student found a way to make it affordable for people in North Bay, Canada.
A global mission to reduce e-waste
Electronic waste (e-waste) is now a global concern, but this IB Diploma Programme (DP) graduate found a way to recycle electronic waste together with other passionate advocates.
Tips during the exam period
Students across the globe are currently sitting their IB Middle Years Programme (MYP), IB Diploma Programme (DP) and IB Career-related Programme (CP) exams. Here are six tips to stay calm during this exam period.
Alumni mentorship programme at Aditya Birla World Academy
The Aditya Birla World Academy Alumni Association (AAA) offers Diploma Programme (DP) students at Aditya Birla World Academy to gain advice from alumni mentors on important topics such as balancing studies, university applications and more. See how the AAA continues to bring value to their IB community long after graduation.
How do we keep IB students engaged?
Are you looking for new ways to keep your students’ attention? IB teachers share their most effective methods with the IB World Magazine.
AFEC schools offer opportunities for student-athletes
Students looking ahead to elite athletic careers have new options available to extend their studies in the Diploma Programme (DP). At IB World Schools certified as Athlete Friendly Education Centers (AFEC) by the World Academy of Sport, student-athletes may have the option extend their studies to complete the IB diploma in three or four years […]
Balancing athletics and education: Q&A with elite athlete Ho Xiu Yi
Are you on track to be an elite athlete and looking for an education curriculum that is globally-ranked but flexible enough for your schedule? Consider taking an extension on the IB’s Diploma Programme (DP) at an Athlete Friendly Education Center (AFEC) school like Xiu Yi, a DP student from Singapore Sports School. Nineteen-year old Xiu […]
DP student creates anti-smoking campaign for youth
DP student, Manav Gandhi, created an anti-smoking campaign as an incentive to reduce tobacco use amongst the youth in India
Can an IB education help US students engage in a globalized society?
How can we prepare US students to successfully engage and participate in a globalized society? Darlyne Delaney, our Curriculum Manager, shares her thoughts on this topic.
A community hero
Harsh Bagdy has always had a passion for giving back, which fuelled his desire to create a non-profit charity, Charity Health Resources. The charity raises money to purchase quality wheelchairs, walkers, shower chairs and other devices for people without adequate health insurance. In its first year it made 20 donations.