Primary Years (ages 6-11)
Where Inquiry Becomes Impact.
At Amity International School Amsterdam, the Primary Years Programme is more than a curriculum: it is a dynamic learning journey that empowers children to think deeply, act meaningfully and grow with purpose. As an IB World School, we place inquiry, agency and real-world connection at the heart of everything we do.
What sets us apart is how we bring learning to life. Our students don’t just acquire knowledge, they explore big ideas, ask challenging questions and apply their understanding in authentic contexts. From the classroom to the outdoors, learning is designed to be engaging, relevant and transformative.
A Distinctive Approach to Learning
- Inquiry with Purpose – learning is driven by curiosity and guided by expert teaching, ensuring strong academic foundations alongside conceptual understanding
- Student Agency in Action – children take ownership of their learning, making choices, setting goals and reflecting on their progress
- Learning Beyond the Classroom – with Forest School, experiential learning and local-global connections, students engage with the world around them in meaningful ways
- A Truly International Mindset – our diverse community fosters open-mindedness, cultural understanding and a strong sense of belonging
Developing Future-Ready Learners
Our programme is designed to nurture not only knowledge, but the skills and dispositions students need
to thrive in a rapidly changing world. Through the IB Approaches to Learning (ATL), students build confidence in communication, collaboration, critical thinking, research and self-management.
The journey culminates in the PYP Exhibition (PYPx), a powerful, student-led inquiry where learners investigate real-world issues, take meaningful action, and present their learning with confidence and purpose.
Rooted in Values. Driven by Impact.
At Amity Amsterdam, we go beyond traditional education. By integrating sustainability, the UN Sustainable Development Goals, and a focus on inner development, we nurture compassionate, reflective and responsible individuals who are ready to make a difference.
This is learning that inspires curiosity, builds confidence and prepares every child not just for the next stage of school, but for life.
Amity International School Amsterdam is an authorised International Baccalaureate® Primary Years Programme (PYP) school since November 2020. Our students have the opportunity to explore their passions, engage with real world problems and are challenged in their thinking.
What is the IB PYP?
The International Baccalaureate® (IB) Primary Years Programme is a curriculum framework designed for students aged 3 to 11 and is designed as an engaging, student-centred curriculum that teaches children to become independent, lifelong learners and critical thinkers.
PYP is a concept-based curriculum. Unlike other curricula that focus mainly on factual knowledge, the PYP focuses on ideas that are broad, abstract, timeless and universal. These concepts help to weave essential understandings across, between and beyond subjects areas and to transfer learning to new contexts.
The IB PYP framework offers several advantages over other frameworks, especially in critical subject areas.