Agency
The power to take meaningful and intentional action, giving students voice, choice and ownership in their learning.
Learner Ownership
The PYP Approach to Learning
At JNIS, learning is an active and evolving journey that encourages students to examine ideas, challenge assumptions and develop a deeper understanding of themselves and the world. Our inclusive environment invites intellectual exploration, independent thinking and thoughtful engagement with complex, real-world questions enabling learners to shape their own perspectives and approach the future with purpose.
Inside The PYP Experience
Students engage in transdisciplinary learning that brings together subject knowledge, concepts, skills and global contexts. Through purposeful exploration, students formulate questions, investigate ideas, evaluate evidence and make informed choices. They develop the ability to transfer knowledge across disciplines, reflect on their thinking and apply their insights to authentic situations.
Coordinator's Message
Welcome to a new year of discovery, inquiry and possibility. I feel privileged to be part of this vibrant community and to learn alongside our wonderful students, dedicated teachers and supportive parents.
We look forward to a year of exploration, collaboration and new experiences filled with questions that spark ideas, challenges that encourage growth and those unforgettable “aha!” moments that make learning truly come alive.
Ms. Purti Singh
Curriculum Overview
A framework that puts children at the centre of their learning, building transferable skills, global awareness and the confidence to take meaningful action within an inclusive, supportive community.
Action
Individual and collective action to fulfil the responsibilities associated with being global citizens and appreciate collaborations for a shared purpose.
Collaborative Action
ATLs
Interrelated and trans disciplinary approaches to learning that support purposeful enquiry and a lifelong pursuit of knowledge.
Learning Skills
Learning Community
A learning Community that emphasises the critical importance of a peaceful existence and effective communication that transcends boundaries, cultures and identities.
Inclusive Community
Wellbeing
The commitment to collaboration, inclusion and a shared responsibility for learning and the holistic well being of every child.
Holistic Wellbeing
Knowledge & Innovation Hub
It brings together resources designed to fuel exploration, creativity and expression— It is a vibrant environment where students can discover, develop skills and turn inspiration into innovation.
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Resources
Library
Our library brings together thoughtfully curated print and digital resources, offering students an inviting space to read, research, explore ideas and develop independent learning skills.
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Technology
Digital Access
Students have access to iPads, MacBooks and digital resources that extend learning beyond textbooks, enabling them to research, create, collaborate and develop digital fluency through hands-on exploration.
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Creativity
Dance and music studio
Dedicated studios for dance and music encourage students to explore rhythm, movement and performance, developing creative expression, discipline and confidence through practice and artistic exploration.
School Life & Engagement
Hear from our students, parents, and partners who make JNIS a thriving global community.
Assembly
Assemblies 1nurture confidence and a sense of belonging, giving students opportunities to share ideas, celebrate achievements and participate in the school community.
Language Support
PYP students study their native tongue, and a local language, developing linguistic awareness. This broad exposure prepares them to make an informed language choice in the MYP.
End of Unit Culmination
Students celebrate their learning by presenting their ideas, skills and growth, at the End Of Unit Presentation, drawing on the Learner Profile attributes they have developed.
Bridge Program
The 8-week bridge programme aquaints students with the PYP framework, for a seamless transition to the academic year ahead.
3 Way Conference
Parents, students and teachers come together to reflect on progress, celebrate growth and set learning goals.
Coffee Mornings with Parents
Coffee Mornings invite parents to connect with coordinators and deepen their understanding of the PYP framework, practices and strategies that enrich the learningg experience.
Imagine. Create. Innovate.
A state-of-the-art Innovation Lab where ideas become tangible through 3D printing, robotics, and design, inspiring students to experiment, create, innovate and collaborate towards solving real-world challenges.
Collaborate
Share ideas and build together.
Explore
Question, discover and investigate.
Innovate
Turn ideas into purposeful solutions.
Creative Collaboration
Hands-On Learning
Future Ready
Student Led Conference
Student-Led Conferences empower learners to share their portfolios, display their learning journey and reflect on their growth and discuss their goals with their families through dialogue and reflection.
PYP Spotlight
PYP Grade 5 Exhibition
The PYP Exhibition is a significant milestone in a Grade 5 student's learning journey, where they turn inquiry into action through collaborative projects, ideas and purposeful solutions.
Know MoreAcademic Achievers
Service as an Action
Students identify issues within their community and create campaigns, models and initiatives that encourage positive change and drive awareness through their innovative ideas and creative messaging.
From vibrant classrooms to dynamic outdoor spaces, every element of our PYP environment is designed to spark curiosity and encourage collaboration. Children learn through joyful discovery, hands-on experiences and learn to explore with purpose.
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Awareness,
Awareness,
Community Engagement
Initiative,
Positive Impact
Your Questions- Answered.
Answers to common parent questions about the PYP at JNIS.
Are textbooks part of the PYP?
The PYP does not rely on prescribed textbooks. Students learn through a rich range of resources, including books, digital tools, real-world experiences and hands-on exploration.
Are Science and Social Studies part of the curriculum?
Yes. Science and Social Studies are core to the PYP. They are explored through transdisciplinary units of inquiry, helping students connect concepts across subjects and understand the world around them.
Do students take examinations?
Assessment is an integral part of learning, but not through traditional exam-focused methods. Students are assessed through a range of formative and summative approaches, including projects, observations, presentations, reflections and ongoing classroom work.
Is homework part of the PYP?
Homework is purposeful and age-appropriate. While students may occasionally receive practice worksheets or activities, the emphasis remains on meaningful learning rather than routine homework.
How are writing skills developed in the PYP?
Writing is developed extensively across the PYP. Students write regularly across subjects and contexts, developing their ability to communicate ideas, organise their thinking, express themselves creatively and write with increasing confidence and clarity.
Primary Years Programme (PYP)
Middle Years Programme (MYP)
Cambridge IGCSE
Diploma Programme (IBDP)