International
IB Primary Years Programme
The IB Primary Years Programme (PYP) is a transdisciplinary curriculum framework designed for students aged 3 to 12. It focuses on the development of the whole child as an inquirer, both in the classroom and in the world outside. The PYP nurtures independent learning skills and encourages every child to take responsibility for their learning through student-initiated inquiry, action, and reflection.
Recognized worldwide as part of the IB continuum. Foundation for IB MYP and DP.
Suitable Age Range
3-12
Typical Duration
6 years
Schools in Switzerland
15
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Why Choose IB PYP?
- Transdisciplinary curriculum framework
- Six transdisciplinary themes
- PYP Exhibition (culminating project)
- Student agency and voice
- Inquiry-based learning approach
Subject Areas
Schools with IB Primary Years Programme
Inter-Community School Zurich
Zumikon, Zurich
Ages
3–18 yrs
Annual fees
CHF 28k–38k/yr
International School of Basel
Reinach, Basel-Landschaft
Ages
3–18 yrs
Annual fees
CHF 24k–36k/yr
International School of Berne
Gümligen, Bern
Ages
3–19 yrs
Annual fees
CHF 18k–33k/yr
International School of Lausanne
Le Mont-sur-Lausanne, Vaud
Ages
3–18 yrs
Annual fees
CHF 26k–36k/yr
International School of Zug and Luzern
Baar, Zug
Ages
3–18 yrs
Annual fees
CHF 26k–38k/yr
Zurich International School
Kilchberg, Zurich
Ages
3–18 yrs
Annual fees
CHF 32k–42k/yr
International School of Geneva
Geneva
Ages
3–18 yrs
Annual fees
CHF 28k–38k/yr
International School of Schaffhausen
Schaffhausen
Ages
1–18 yrs
Annual fees
CHF 25k–54k/yr
International School Rheintal
Buchs, St. Gallen
Ages
3–18 yrs
Annual fees
CHF 18k–32k/yr
Verbier International School
Verbier, Valais
Ages
2–18 yrs
Annual fees
CHF 27k–117k/yr
Four Forest Bilingual International School
Zug & Luzern
Ages
4–15 yrs
Annual fees
CHF 20k–30k/yr
International School of Ticino
Cadempino, TI
Ages
3–18 yrs
Annual fees
CHF 20k–28k/yr
ipso! International School
Rheinfelden, Aargau
Ages
2–16 yrs
Annual fees
CHF 15k–25k/yr
Obersee Bilingual School
Wollerau, SZ
Ages
3–18 yrs
Annual fees
CHF 25k–35k/yr
International School Zurich North
Winterthur, Zurich
Ages
3–18 yrs
Annual fees
CHF 22k–33k/yr
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