The IB Continuum: A Coherent Pathway for Lifelong Learning
The International Baccalaureate (IB) offers a seamless continuum of learning through four interconnected programmes: the Primary Years Programme (PYP), Middle Years Programme (MYP), Diploma Programme (DP), and Career-related Programme (CP). Each stage is designed to deepen understanding, foster critical thinking, and develop global competencies in age-appropriate ways.
Eton Hill Academy is currently a candidate school for both the Primary Years Programme (PYP) and the Middle Years Programme (MYP), building a strong foundation in inquiry, conceptual understanding, and international mindedness from early childhood through middle school. For high school, our students have the opportunity to continue their IB journey at Tung Der International High School, an authorized IB World School offering the Diploma Programme (DP). Together, our schools provide a comprehensive and aligned IB experience from early years to graduation.
Primary Years Programme (PYP)
The IB Primary Years Programme (PYP) is built on a transdisciplinary approach, recognizing that young learners naturally connect ideas across subjects. Each Unit of Inquiry (UOI) weaves together multiple disciplines—such as language, math, science, social studies, or the arts—reflecting how children experience the world holistically.For example, when exploring 3D shapes, students not only learn mathematical concepts but also build vocabulary, apply scientific reasoning, and make real-world connections. By integrating learning in this way, the PYP fosters deep understanding and long-lasting conceptual connections that support future academic growth.
IB 小學項目（PYP）採取跨學科的教學設計，重視孩子自然的學習方式，鼓勵他們在不同科目之間建立關聯。每一個探究單元（UOI）都融合多個學科領域，例如語言、數學、自然科學、社會研究或藝術，這樣的學習方式更貼近孩子看待世界的方式。以學習立體圖形為例，學生除了掌握數學概念，還會學習相關詞彙、進行比較與推論，培養科學思維，並與真實生活產生連結。透過這樣的整合學習，PYP 幫助孩子建立深層理解與持久記憶，為未來的學習打下穩固基礎。
Middle Years Programme (MYP)
The IB Middle Years Programme (MYP) bridges the transition from transdisciplinary to more subject-specific learning. As students grow older, they are ready to explore subjects like science, mathematics, and Individuals and Societies in greater depth and with more focus.While learning becomes more discipline-based in the MYP, students are still encouraged to explore big ideas and connections between subjects. Each year includes at least one interdisciplinary unit, allowing learners to integrate knowledge and apply their understanding across multiple fields—supporting both critical thinking and real-world relevance.
IB 中學項目（MYP）協助學生從跨學科學習過渡到更具科目深度的學習方式。隨著年齡增長，學生已具備能力深入探究如數學、自然科學或「個人與社會」等學科領域。雖然 MYP 強調學科導向的學習，但仍重視學生對大概念與學科間連結的理解。課程中每學年至少安排一個跨學科單元，幫助學生整合不同領域的知識，發展批判思維，並培養應用於真實生活的能力。
Diploma Programme (DP)
The IB Diploma Programme (DP) offers students an opportunity for in-depth, subject-specific learning, while promoting interdisciplinary thinking through its core components. These include Theory of Knowledge (TOK), Creativity, Activity, Service (CAS), and the Extended Essay—each designed to help students connect ideas across subjects, reflect critically, and take responsible action.While subjects are taught individually, students can tailor their academic experience by choosing both the subjects and the level of challenge, such as selecting Higher Level Biology or Standard Level Chemistry. The DP forms the final stage of the IB continuum, preparing students for university and beyond by fostering intellectual rigor, personal growth, and global awareness.
IB 大學預科項目（DP）提供學生深入且專精的學科學習，同時透過課程核心引導跨領域思維。DP 核心包括：知識理論（TOK）、創意行動與服務（CAS）及拓展論文（Extended Essay），幫助學生整合知識、培養批判思考，並實踐有意義的行動。雖然各科獨立授課，學生可根據自身興趣與挑戰程度選擇科目與難易程度，例如高階生物或標準等級化學。DP 是 IB 學習旅程的最後階段，為學生銜接大學與國際社會做充分準備，強化學術能力、個人成長與全球視野。
Units of Inquiry (UOI)
探究主題課程
In the IB Primary Years Programme (PYP), learning is centered around deep, transdisciplinary concepts called Units of Inquiry (UOIs). Each UOI explores a central idea under a global theme—such as “Sharing the Planet”—encouraging students to make meaningful connections across subject areas like science, language, arts, and social studies.
Rather than being told facts, students engage in guided exploration through lines of inquiry. For example, while investigating “living vs. non-living,” they learn to ask questions, seek evidence, and construct understanding. As students grow, they take more ownership of the inquiry process, developing skills in research, collaboration, and critical thinking.
Each UOI concludes with a summative task—such as a project, performance, or portfolio—that allows students to demonstrate their learning in creative, authentic ways. Through this model, the PYP fosters a lasting spirit of inquiry and builds a strong foundation for the continuum of IB learning in later years.
在 IB 小學項目（PYP）中，學習以「探究主題課程（UOI）」為核心，圍繞具深度的跨學科概念展開。每個單元皆依據全球主題（如「共享地球」）設定中心思想，帶領學生在自然科學、語文、藝術、社會領域間建立有意義的連結。
學生透過「探究脈絡」主動思考與提問，而非被動接受知識。例如在探討「生物與非生物」時，學生會觀察、比較並提出假設，逐步培養理解與思辨力。隨著年齡增長，學生逐漸能自主進行探究，並發展研究、合作與批判思考等關鍵能力。
每個單元最終以總結性任務作為學習成果的呈現，形式可能包括創作專題、展演或學習歷程檔案。這樣的學習方式不僅強化學生對概念的理解，也培養他們持久的探究精神，為後續 IB 課程奠定紮實基礎。
