Calgary International Academy is a Candidate School for the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme. This school is pursuing authorization as an IB World School. These are schools that share a common philosophy–a commitment to high-quality, challenging, international education that Calgary International Academy believes is important for our students.
The school aims to foster international-mindedness in students by recognizing their common humanity and shared guardianship of our planet and helping to create a better and more peaceful world, and the integration of STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math) prepares young learners for 21st-century skills and competence.
As IB PYP Learners we strive to be:
INQUIRERS – We nurture our curiosity, developing skills for inquiry and research. We know how to learn independently and with others. We learn with enthusiasm and sustain our love of learning throughout life. KNOWLEDGEABLE – We develop and use conceptual understanding, exploring knowledge across a range of disciplines. We engage with issues and ideas that have local and global significance. THINKERS – We use critical and creative thinking skills to analyze and take responsible action on complex problems. We exercise initiative in making reasoned, ethical decisions. COMMUNICATORS – We express ourselves confidently and creatively in more than one language and in many ways. We collaborate effectively, listening carefully to the perspectives of other individuals and groups. PRINCIPLED – We act with integrity and honesty, with a strong sense of fairness and justice, and with respect for the dignity and rights of people everywhere. We take responsibility for our actions and their consequences. OPEN-MINDED – We critically appreciate our own cultures and personal histories, as well as the values and traditions of others. We seek and evaluate a range of points of view, and we are willing to grow from the experience. CARING – We show empathy, compassion and respect. We have a commitment to service, and we act to make a positive difference in the lives of others and in the world around us. RISK-TAKERS – We approach uncertainty with forethought and determination; we work independently and cooperatively to explore new ideas and innovative strategies. We are resourceful and resilient in the face of challenges and change. BALANCED – We understand the importance of balancing different aspects of our lives – intellectual, physical, and emotional – to achieve well-being for ourselves and others. We recognize our interdependence with other people and with the world in which we live. REFLECTIVE – We thoughtfully consider the world and our own ideas and experience. We work to understand our strengths and weaknesses in order to support our learning and personal development.
We believe these attributes, and others like them, can help children become responsible members of local, national, and global communities. Early years of active learning in the IB (International Baccalaureate) PYP (Primary Years Programme), lays a solid foundation for future and life-long learnings in MYP (Middle Years Programme) and DP (Diploma Programme); preparing young learners for the 21st-century skills and competence. The program aims to cultivate, stimulate, and engage early learning through PLAY.
