Official International Baccalaureate (IB) Stamp of Approval – MYP Authorisation
We are pleased to announce our formal authorisation as an IB Middle Years Programme (MYP) school. We have been preparing and trialling the MYP for the last 2 years and have received the final ‘stamp’ of approval that we meet IB international standards.
This means we are the only non-government school in Canberra authorised to offer both the MYP and Diploma Programme (DP), providing an IB continuation of programmes.
The College was given 14 commendations in the report, which is a credit to the hard work of the staff and the community support. Please click here to find the commendations and recommendations. This included reference to our strong Languages Department, the strength of the pedagogical leadership and the service learning at the College.
In 2021 we will see the programme extend to include Year 10, which is when students complete their Personal Project.
The IB MYP is great preparation for the Diploma Programme, and indeed any study at a senior level. The authorisation of this programme is a welcomed addition to our diverse offerings here at Merici.
“The MYP prepares students for the DP by reflecting the depth, breadth and balance that is characteristic of all IB programmes. As they move through educational systems and schools structures, students benefit from the consistent educational aims, clear pathways for progression through academic disciplines, and shared approaches to teaching of the MYP, DP and CP.” (IBO, 2020)
