Grade 2 — Grade 5
Primary Years Programme
Discovering the world through inquiry, concept-based learning, and critical thinking.
Connecting Experience to Knowledge.
The PYP emphasizes the importance of students making connections between their experience and the incremental pieces of new information they encounter. The programme supports the students’ struggles to gain understanding of the world and to learn to function comfortably within it.
To do this, the students must integrate a great deal of information and apply this accumulation of knowledge in a cohesive and effective way. The subject-specific bodies of knowledge, together with the transdisciplinary themes, provide a comprehensive, well-balanced curriculum.
At CCIS the PYP section is governed by the PYP Head and monitored by the Curriculum Coordinator. We deliver a curriculum grounded in constructivism, inquiry, and concept-based learning to develop critical-thinking skills.
Mrs. Dina Ragaie
PYP Head
Welcome to the Primary Years Programme (PYP) at Carleton College International School.
At CCIS, we believe that learning is most meaningful when students inquire, make connections across disciplines, and apply their understanding to authentic, real-life experiences. Through the transdisciplinary nature of the PYP, we nurture student agency by encouraging learners to ask questions, make choices, reflect on their learning, and take meaningful action that creates a positive impact within the classroom, the community, and beyond.
We are committed to the holistic development of every learner by nurturing the Approaches to Learning (ATL) skills and the attributes of the IB Learner Profile. Together with our dedicated educators and families, we strive to develop knowledgeable, caring, principled, and internationally minded learners who are equipped with the skills and confidence to thrive in an ever-changing world.
I invite you to explore our PYP community and discover how inquiry, collaboration, and meaningful action shape our students’ learning journey. Together, we look forward to inspiring every learner to grow, lead, and make a difference.
To be added in Early years & PYP
Mrs. Nada salman
PYP Coordinator
Mrs.Nada Salman PYP Coordinator I am an accomplished educator with around 10 years of experience in the International Baccalaureate (IB) Primary Years Programme (PYP). I am passionate about creating student-centered learning environments where every learner is empowered to develop agency, curiosity, and a lifelong love of learning. My strengths include strategic planning, effective communication, and fostering collaborative cultures that inspire innovation and continuous improvement. I am committed to supporting the successful implementation of the PYP curriculum, designing meaningful professional learning for teachers, strengthening assessment practices, and building strong partnerships within the school community. My goal is to ensure that every student has access to engaging, inquiry-based learning experiences that nurture internationally minded, compassionate, and confident learners who are prepared to make a positive difference in the world. In PYP