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What is an International Baccalaureate (IB) education?
At RISE, we embrace The International Baccalaureate (IB) program an internationally recognized education program that helps students become critical thinkers, problem solvers, and lifelong learners.
The IB aspires to help schools develop well-rounded students, who respond to challenges with optimism and an open mind, are confident in their own identities, make ethical decisions, join with others in celebrating our common humanity and are prepared to apply what they learn in real-world, complex and unpredictable situations.
The IB program prepares students not just for high school and college but for life.
The RISE Advantage
Learner Profile traits are taught within an Islamic context, interweaved with our Tarbiyah program, bridging the gap between academic excellence and Islamic moral integrity.
IB Learner Profile
Through meaningful integration and explicit instruction of the IB Learner Profile traits, students develop into well-rounded, responsible, and future-ready individuals.
What is the IB Middle Years Programme (MYP)?
The MYP is designed for students grades 6 to 10 It provides a framework of learning that encourages students to become creative, critical and reflective thinkers.
The MYP emphasizes intellectual challenge, encouraging students to make connections between their studies in traditional subjects and the real world. It fosters the development of skills for communication, intercultural understanding and global engagement—essential qualities for young people who are becoming global leaders.
Why IB MYP at RISE?
Conceptual understanding
Concepts are big ideas that have relevance within specific disciplines and across subject areas. Students use concepts as a vehicle to inquire into issues and ideas of personal, local and global significance.
Teaching and learning in context
Students learn best when their learning experiences have context and are connected to their lives and the world that they have experienced. Using global contexts, MYP students explore human identity, glo
Service as action (community service)
Action and service are core IB values. Students take action by applying their learning beyond the classroom, striving to be caring community members who make a positive impact on others and the environment.
Language and identity
MYP students are required to learn at least two languages. Learning to communicate in a variety of ways is fundamental to their development of intercultural understanding and crucial to their identity affirmation.
IB FAQs
Find answers to common questions about our IB MYP program at RISE
Are RISE teachers trained in the IB MYP framework?
Yes. All RISE teachers receive training directly from IB-certified trainers to ensure they effectively implement IB MYP instructional strategies and maintain the highest standards of teaching.
How are Quran, Arabic, and Islamic Studies integrated into the daily schedule?
RISE prioritizes Islamic education by dedicating separate periods each day for Quran, Arabic, and Islamic Studies. These subjects are treated with the same level of importance as other academic subjects, ensuring students develop both religious and academic excellence.
How does RISE ensure that day-to-day instruction meets high academic standards?
RISE has a dedicated IB Coordinator who conducts weekly meetings with all teachers across all subjects. These meetings focus on instructional planning, curriculum alignment, and continuous professional development to maintain high-quality teaching and learning.
How does RISE integrate Islamic teachings into the IB MYP curriculum?
At RISE, Islamic teachings are seamlessly woven into all subjects. In addition to dedicated periods for Quran, Arabic, and Islamic Studies, students explore Islamic perspectives in other subjects like Science, Math, and Individuals & Societies, fostering a holistic educational experience rooted in faith.
How does RISE plan to offer AP courses in addition to the IB MYP curriculum?
RISE aligns its advanced courses with both IB MYP and AP standards. Our project-based courses cover AP-required content while maintaining IB’s conceptual learning approach. Students who choose the AP test option receive structured test prep while engaging in IB MYP inquiry-based learning.
Will students be able to take AP exams while enrolled in the IB MYP program?
Yes. RISE offers a structured pathway for students who wish to take AP exams. For example, an 8th-grade Environmental Science course will cover AP content throughout the week, with a dedicated period for either IB MYP Community Project work or AP test prep, ensuring students meet both IB and AP expectations.
What qualifications does my child need to attend an IB MYP program in middle school?
The IB MYP program does not require students to meet specific academic qualifications, skills, or grades for enrollment. It is designed to be inclusive and supports all students in developing their critical thinking, inquiry, and problem-solving skills.
Can a student join the IB MYP program in middle school without having been in an IB PYP program in elementary school?
Yes! Students from any elementary school background can successfully transition into the IB MYP program. The curriculum is designed to help all students, regardless of prior IB experience, develop the skills they need to thrive.