International Baccalaureate Program

Educating for Excellence

 

Rigor + Relevance + Relationships = Educational Excellence

Intercultural Awareness

Intercultural Awareness is concerned with developing students’ attitudes, knowledge and skills as they learn about their own and others’ social, national and ethnic cultures. By encouraging students to consider multiple perspectives, intercultural awareness not only fosters understanding and respect, but may also lead to empathy.

MYP Fundamental Concepts

Ø Holistic Learning

Ø Intercultural Awareness

Ø  Communication

Links to classroom examples of The MYP in action are available on this site. Click here to view A Basis for Practice, a comprehensive guide to IB’s Middle Years Program.