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Rachel Burgess
Primary Principal & PYP Coordinator
Anita Ostergaard
Transition Teacher & EY Team Leader
Fanny Bissa
Kindergarten Teacher
From 3-6 Years Old
The IB Primary Years Programme (PYP) focusing on the Early Years, is for children aged 3 - 6 nurtures and develops young children as active participants in a lifelong journey of learning.
Reception
3-4 Years Old
Kindergarten
4-5 Years Old
Transition
5-6 Years Old
Curriculum
As an accredited International Baccalaureate (IB) World School, ISB’s Early Years follows the IB Primary Years Programme (PYP). Through an inquiry-based, play-driven approach, we nurture global citizens who are independent learners, thinkers, communicators, risk-takers, and principled individuals.
PYP’s transdisciplinary framework develops key skills such as communication and self-management, while play-based learning promotes agency, choice, and meaningful exploration of concepts and personal interests.
Approach
We believe children learn best through play, and that student-initiated play is essential to their emotional, physical, social, and intellectual development. Through play, children develop key Approaches to Learning, including thinking, research, communication, social, and self-management skills.
A wide range of activities and materials supports choice, self-confidence, and individual interests, while teachers thoughtfully plan, observe, and respond to each child’s development. Outdoor play in varied weather conditions is a valued and essential part of the Early Years experience.
Environment
The Early Years team values thoughtfully designed classroom environments that inspire purposeful play and support children’s social, emotional, physical, and mental well-being. Classrooms are consistently arranged to promote inquiry, curiosity, independence, and a sense of agency, using open-ended, natural, and recycled materials.
Located in Bologna’s historic center, the city and its nearby parks serve as an extended classroom, offering regular visits to libraries, museums, and historical landmarks.
IB Learner Profile
The aim of all IB programmes is to develop internationally minded people who, recognizing their common humanity and shared guardianship of the planet, help to create a better and more peaceful world. The IB learner profile represents 10 attributes valued by IB World Schools. We believe these attributes, and others like them can help individuals and groups become responsible members of local, national, and global communities.
Inquirers
Open Minded
Knowledgeable
Caring
Thinkers
Risk-Takers
Communicators
Balanced
Principled
Reflective
Explore Our Other Programmes
Daily Schedule
Task / Activity
Circle time & introduction to the day
9:00 - 9:15 AM
Task / Activity
Early drop off
8:15 - 8:50 AM
Task / Activity
Staggered Entry
8:50 - 9:00 AM
Task / Activity
Lunch break in classrooms
11:45 - 12:15 PM
Task / Activity
Unit Related Play - garden play - snack time
9:15 - 11:00 PM
Task / Activity
Lesson/Activity with class teacher
11:00 - 11:45 PM
Task / Activity
Pick up time (not in the Extended Day Programme)
3:20 - 3:30 PM
Task / Activity
Outdoor learning/play activities set up
12:15 - 1:00 PM
Task / Activity
Naptime for younger students and Snack
1:30 - 3:20 PM