International Baccalaureate Middle Years Program

The International Baccalaureate Middle Years Program (MYP) is a broad framework for middle school education which encompasses many of the attributes of highly effective middle schools, outlined by the National Middle Schools Association. The IB MYP is creative, flexible and allows us to develop the program within the culture and philosophies of St. Michael’s.

St. Michael’s recently earned authorization as an IB World School to deliver the Middle Years Program. There are approximately 800 Middle Years Programs in the world, of which about half are in the United States. The MYP provides a framework for academics that encourages students to embrace and understand connections between traditional subjects and the real world, and to become critical and reflective thinkers. The MYP recognizes the importance of skill development in each of disciplines and encourages positive attitudes toward learning by inspiring students to ask challenging questions, to critically reflect, to develop research skills and to participate in service to the community and the world.

The International Baccalaureate Organization is recognized and respected worldwide.