Terra Schools
An IB World School
At The Terra Schools, we are proud to announce our official recognition as an International Baccalaureate (IB) World School, with full accreditation expected by 2027. This partnership aligns with our commitment to academic excellence, multilingual fluency, and inquiry-based learning, reinforcing our mission to cultivate globally minded, compassionate leaders.
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What is the IB?
The International Baccalaureate (IB) is a globally respected educational framework that fosters intellectual curiosity, critical thinking, and intercultural understanding.
The IB Primary Years Program (PYP), designed for students ages 3-10, emphasizes inquiry-based learning, interdisciplinary connections, and a student-centered approach that encourages children to construct knowledge through exploration and reflection.
IB at Terra Schools
As an IB World School, we integrate the PYP with our nature-based, multilingual Mandarin and Spanish immersion programs.
Our approach combines the best of Reggio Emilia philosophy, experiential learning, and structured inquiry to empower students as active participants in their education.
Through this dynamic framework, students develop essential transdisciplinary skills, including:
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Communication: Expressing ideas confidently in multiple languages
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Critical Thinking: Questioning, analyzing, and solving real-world problems
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Social & Emotional Growth: Developing empathy, collaboration, and global awareness
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Research & Self-Management: Cultivating independence, curiosity, and resilience
Primary Years Programme (PYP):
Pre-K 3 through 5th Grade
The PYP curriculum is unique in that it addresses real-world problems and looks at them through various lenses.
The PYP’s transdisciplinary approach motivates our students to learn traditional subject area skills, because they can perceive—in real time—how their scholarship will lead them to real-world solutions.
In the Preschool and Lower School years, units of inquiry interweave core subject areas such as mathematics, language arts, science, social studies, arts, and physical education.
The six transdisciplinary themes that guide the PYP units of inquiry and compose a year of study are:
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Who we are
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Where we are in place in time
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How we express ourselves
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How the world works
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How we organize ourselves
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Sharing the planet
Through the lens of a central idea that is engaging, relevant, challenging, significant, and concept-driven, each unit is paired with three or four lines of inquiry, which further clarify the central idea and define the scope of inquiry.
The IB Learner Profile:
Shaping Future Leaders
Our students embody the IB Learner Profile, which nurtures qualities essential for success in the 21st century:
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Inquirers: Passionate about learning and discovery
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Thinkers: Analytical, creative problem-solvers
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Communicators: Multilingual and articulate
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Risk-Takers: Confident and resilient in facing challenges
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Principled: Ethical and responsible decision-makers
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Caring: Empathetic and community-driven
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Open-Minded: Culturally aware and adaptable
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Balanced: Holistically developed in mind and body
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Reflective: Thoughtful and self-aware learners
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Knowledgeable: Engaged with local and global issues
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A Unique Educational Experience
The integration of the IB PYP with our nature-based, multilingual curriculum allows our students to explore learning beyond traditional classrooms.
Weekly outdoor excursions, hands-on projects, and student-led discussions deepen their understanding of the world while fostering independence and leadership skills.
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Join Us on This Journey
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Becoming an IB World School reinforces our dedication to fostering confident, compassionate, and globally engaged learners. We invite families to explore how our unique blend of the IB framework, language immersion, and nature-based education creates a transformative learning experience for every child.
