IPC provides a creative, themed approach for the delivery of social sciences and cultural studies enabling children to learn in a motivating, engaging and exciting way by making links between these and other subjects. The skills-based programme puts learners in the driver’s seat so they always know why and what they’re learning, where they’re heading and how to get there. The IPC helps to develop internationally minded children who are well equipped with the personal, social and academic skills they will require beyond their time as a student, wherever they may be in the world.
The learning goals of the curriculum are divided into “Mileposts”, covering the primary years: Milepost 1 (5-7 years), Milepost 2 (7-9 years old) and Milepost 3 (9-12 years old). Within each milepost there are three types of Learning Goals: Subject goals, Personal Goals and International Goals. There are goals which are group oriented as well as individual goals for each student to attain. These mileposts are divided into units which last from 3 to 8 weeks. Subjects covered in most units include history, geography, science, art, design, information technology, psychical education, music and society. Within those units a connection is made to the host and home countries. We stimulate parental involvement during the overall implementation of the IPC topics.
For more information about the IPC see www.greatlearning.com/ipc/