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Elementary

Early Years Programme
Early Years Programme
Primary Years Programme (PYP)
Primary Years Programme (PYP)

Designed for students aged 3 to 11 (Early Years to Year 6), the IB Primary Years Programme (PYP) is a research-based framework that supports a holistic approach to learning. At NIST, wellbeing sits at the centre of this approach, recognising that students learn best when they feel safe, supported and connected within their community. Learning is shaped through three key pillars: the learner, learning and teaching, and the learning community. Alongside strong academic foundations, students develop social, emotional and physical wellbeing through a student-centred environment that nurtures curiosity, confidence and a love of learning.

At the core of the PYP is concept-based inquiry. Students are encouraged to ask questions, explore ideas and take increasing ownership of their learning. Through meaningful investigations and collaboration with others, they develop independence, creativity and the confidence to engage thoughtfully with the world around them.

Primary Years Programme (PYP)

Early Years - Year 1

The Early Years Programme provides a nurturing environment where wellbeing, play and exploration form the foundation for learning. Teachers create safe and supportive spaces where young children feel confident asking questions, building relationships, and developing a sense of belonging within the community.

Through inquiry, guided play and carefully designed learning experiences, children develop early communication, literacy and numeracy skills while strengthening their social, emotional and physical wellbeing. These early experiences encourage curiosity, independence, and positive attitudes towards learning, which support students as they progress through the programme.

Year 2 - 6

The Primary Years Programme builds on these foundations by supporting students to become active and reflective learners who explore ideas across a broad range of subjects. Through inquiry-based learning, students investigate meaningful concepts and connect their learning to the world around them.

Wellbeing remains central to this stage of learning. Students develop confidence, resilience and strong relationships as they collaborate with others, reflect on their experiences and take increasing responsibility for their learning. This approach helps students develop both strong academic skills and the personal qualities needed to flourish in the years ahead.

Annual Events

Year 6 students presenting their PYP Exhibition projects, showcasing their learning and readiness to begin the MYP.
PYP Exhibition

Our students in Year 6 spend over two months reflecting, planning and creating as they prepare for the culmination of the Primary Years Programme: the PYP exhibition. The process is always full of challenges, however through this student-led project our students become more resilient, resourceful, capable and ready to begin a new chapter in the MYP.

Year 6 students at the PYP Completion Ceremony with families and staff celebrating their transition to the Middle Years Programme.
PYP Completion Ceremony

A milestone event in the young lives of our Year 6 students is the PYP Completion Ceremony. Parents, family, friends and faculty staff gather to celebrate and congratulate our young learners as they graduate from the PYP and look forward to joining the Middle Years Programme (MYP).

Year 5 and Year 6 students singing, dancing and performing on stage during the NIST Musical
NIST Musical

Our Year 5 and Year 6 students sing, dance and perform to a packed theatre in our large-scale musical productions managed by our Elementary Music Department. 

Secondary

For our older students, NIST offers the IB Middle Years and Diploma Programmes, as well as the Global Citizen Diploma and International Award.

LEARNING PROGRAMME

NIST offers a holistic education with academics, well-being, activities, service learning, and expeditions for students' development.