IB Primary Years Programme (IB-PYP)

Elementary teacher candidates may select the IB Primary Years Programme cohort as one of several cohort options.

IB teacher candidates are expected to participate in a one-day orientation during the week before program begins in September, as well as a weekly IB seminar and inquiry seminars during Terms 1 and 2. Teacher candidates in the IB Primary Years Programme (IB-PYP) will complete an additional three credits to fulfill their program requirements.

Practicum Placements

Practicum placements for the elementary IB cohort will be in authorized IB World schools in school districts Vancouver, North and West Vancouver, Surrey, Maple Ridge or Delta.

IB-PYP teacher candidates at Southlands Elementary School in Vancouver.