IB programme

Astana Bilim-Innovation lyceum for gifted boys is a Candidate School* for the Middle Years Programme (MYP) and Diploma Programme (DP). 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 Astana Bilim-Innovation lyceum for gifted boys believes is important for our students. *Only schools authorized by the IB Organization can offer any of its four academic programmes: the Primary Years Programme (PYP), the Middle Years Programme (MYP), the Diploma Programme, or the Career-related Programme (CP). Candidate status gives no guarantee that authorization will be granted.

The International Baccalaureate offers an international educational program with a unified curriculum for all participating countries. The IB program incorporates the best practices from the school education systems of participating countries. However, the IB does not replace national education systems; instead, it elevates them to a qualitatively new level above the national standard. Currently, the IB program is officially authorized in 4,527 schools across 147 countries worldwide. In Kazakhstan, 14 schools are authorized.
The IB offers four educational programs:
- For early years and primary students aged 3-12 (PYP - Primary Years Programme);
- For middle school students aged 11-16 (MYP - Middle Years Programme);
- A diploma program for high school students aged 16-18 (DP - Diploma Programme);
- A career-related program for ages 16-19 (CP - Career-related Programme).
Any educational institution that shares the IB philosophy and meets its rigorous academic, social, and technological standards required for all member schools may join the International Baccalaureate.
The main goal of the IB program is to develop students' independent work skills, planning abilities, and capacity to conduct both individual and collaborative experiments and research. The program aims to foster the well-rounded development of students' creative abilities and to shape their personalities.
Advantages of IB Schools:
- The IB provides students with extensive academic opportunities.
- The IB meets the strictest academic standards.
- The IB's standards are trusted by the administrations of top universities worldwide.
- The IB diploma is recognized in most countries.
At present, our school is authorized for the IB PYP, MYP and DP.

IB Learner Profile Model

Inquirer
They develop their natural curiosity. They acquire the skills necessary to conduct inquiry and research and show independence in learning. They actively enjoy learning and this love of learning will be sustained throughout their lives.

Knowledgeable
They explore concepts, ideas and issues that have local and global significance. In so doing, they acquire in-depth knowledge and develop understanding across a broad and balanced range of disciplines.

Thinker
They exercise initiative in applying thinking skills critically and creatively to recognize and approach complex problems, and make reasoned, ethical decisions.

Communicator
They understand and express ideas and information confidently and creatively in more than one language and in a variety of modes of communication. They work effectively and willingly in collaboration with others.

Principled
They act with integrity and honesty, with a strong sense of fairness, justice and respect for the dignity of the individual, groups and communities. They take responsibility for their own actions and the consequences that accompany them.

Open-minded
They understand and appreciate their own cultures and personal histories, and are open to the perspectives, values and traditions of other individuals and communities. They are accustomed to seeking and evaluating a range of points of view, and are willing to grow from the experience.

Caring
They show empathy, compassion and respect towards the needs and feelings of others. They have a personal commitment to service, and act to make a positive difference to the lives of others and to the environment.

Risk-takers
They approach unfamiliar situations and uncertainty with courage and forethought, and have the independence of spirit to explore new roles, ideas and strategies. They are brave and articulate in defending their beliefs.

Balanced
They understand the importance of intellectual, physical and emotional balance to achieve personal well-being for themselves and others.

Reflective
They give thoughtful consideration to their own learning and experience. They are able to assess and understand their strengths and limitations in order to support their learning and personal development.

MYP Projects

MYP projects give students the opportunity to demonstrate what they have learned in the MYP programme. In schools where the 5th year of the MYP is taught, all students must complete a personal project. In programmes that include the 4th or 5th year of the MYP, schools may give students the opportunity to complete both projects — community and personal. In schools where the 3rd or 4th year of the MYP is taught, all students must complete a community project.

- The Community Project encourages students to explore their right and responsibility to engage in community service through action in their own community. Students may complete the community project individually or in small groups.
- The Personal Project is completed independently by each student; it must represent genuinely personal and creative work, which is used for the final assessment of the student’s ability to work independently.