Academics

The International Village School has established its place as an outstanding IB World School by achieving accreditation in the first two years of establishment.

As a member of the IB World Schools, we implement the IB approach in our teaching and learning. An innovative, and unique method, the IB approach is focussed on the principles of student-centered, holistic, inquiry-based learning. It is an approach that stimulates curiosity and develops an understanding of concepts. It is equally important for students to develop the skills to apply the knowledge as well as understand the concepts.

Today, IVS offers the IB Primary Years Programme and the IB Middle Years Programme, giving students in Chennai a continuous, inquiry-based education from Early Childhood through Grade 10.

In early childhood, we are inspired by the Reggio Emilia approach. It offers a nurturing environment that is learner centered, with an emphasis on exploration and inquiry through play based learning leading up to the IB-PYP program from age 3 upward. A foundation for emotional, social, physical and intellectual learning is set through developmentally responsive approaches and a stimulating environment.

Classrooms connect to a large central atelier, where students can interact and explore a variety of materials to stimulate creativity and wonderment. The atelier is designed to engage students in various learning experiences through storytelling, art, imagination and discovery.

IVS is an IB world school offering the IB Primary Years Program. Our constructive approach has a balance of inquiry and guided instruction. Students deepen their understanding of concepts, develop communication skills and engage in higher level thinking by collaborating, investigative thinking, and problem solving through the STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, Math) and inquiry-based learning approach. Our Makerspace area promotes creativity to envision, plan, test and iterate upon ideas.

Students have scheduled lessons with the home room teacher for language Arts, Science, Math and Social Studies. World languages, Health and Physical Education, Visual and Performing Arts would be taught by specialist teachers, including but not limited to French, Spanish, Tamil, Hindi, Music, Art, Craft, Swimming (off site), PE, Drama and Dance.

The IB Middle Years Programme MYP is designed for students aged 11 to 16. It provides a framework of learning that encourages students to become creative, critical and reflective thinkers. 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.

MYP is flexible enough to accommodate most national or local curriculum requirements. It builds upon the knowledge, skills and attitudes developed in the IB Primary Years Programme (PYP) and prepares students to meet the academic challenges.