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Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur
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The school is Aspiration International Primary School (AIPS), a Candidate School for the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme (IB PYP) and is pursuing authorization as an IB World School. The school offers an IB-aligned pathway beginning with the Early Years Programme and continuing into the IB Primary Years Programme (PYP). The PYP is designed for students aged 3–12 and emphasizes inquiry-based, student-centred, and transdisciplinary learning. The six subject areas within the PYP are Arts, Language, Mathematics, Physical, Social & Personal Education, Social Studies, and Science.
The school supports arts as a core component of learning within the PYP framework and offers extra-curricular activities tied to creative expression. The PYP emphasis includes opportunities for creativity through arts-related inquiry and hands-on projects as part of the learning journey.
Language is one of the six subject areas in the PYP, reinforcing language development within an inquiry-based, transdisciplinary approach. The program aims to develop linguistic and communication skills as part of holistic understanding.
The school highlights a range of extra-curricular activities that accompany academics, including arts, sports, and other development opportunities, supporting independent thinking, creativity, and leadership.
AIPS emphasizes holistic development through a community-minded approach within the IB framework, fostering curiosity, care, and engagement as part of lifelong learning.
The school offers structured pathways within the IB framework to develop learner agency, with opportunities for collaboration, inquiry, and presentational exhibitions (e.g., Year 5 Exhibition & Open Day) that showcase student-led inquiry and understanding.
The learning model integrates physical, social, and personal education as part of the six subject areas, supporting wellbeing and balanced development alongside academic rigour.
Aspiration International Primary School educates children aged 3 to 11, following the IB (International Baccalaureate) Primary Years Programme (PYP) through its Early Years and Primary stages. This structure provides a clear educational pathway where students develop foundational skills in core subjects like English, mathematics, and science. The school’s educational approach is guided by its "Four Pillars of Learning," which explicitly incorporates "Emotion & Ethics" and "Social & Interpersonal Skills" into the student experience. This philosophy is integrated into daily learning to support students' personal development alongside their academic studies. The campus is situated within the Plaza Damansara Utama building, providing designated spaces for learning and play adapted for younger children.
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