El Currículo Internacional de Años Intermedios (IMYC) es un enfoque educativo reconocido a nivel mundial, diseñado para estudiantes desde el grado 6 hasta el grado 8 oficialmente, y extendido incluso hasta el grado 9 en nuestro colegio. Este programa se centra en conceptos fundamentales conocidos como «Big Ideas», que guían el proceso de aprendizaje de los estudiantes y están cuidadosamente seleccionados para satisfacer las necesidades e intereses de nuestra comunidad escolar.
Los estudiantes del St George’s College se sumergen en una variedad de unidades de trabajo dentro del marco del IMYC, cada una trabajando en torno a estas «Big Ideas». Estas unidades abordan temas relevantes para el mundo actual, permitiendo que el aprendizaje sea significativo y relevante para los estudiantes.
In the IMYC, the learning process is based on five essential stages: Entry Point, Research, Record, Reflect, and Exit Point.
Entry Point
Entry Point: This stage marks the exciting beginning of each unit, where students dive into the theme through hands-on experiences, dynamic presentations, or educational excursions. It serves to spark students' interest and curiosity before embarking on formal research.
Research
Research: This stage involves active inquiry by students, exploring and discovering concepts from various perspectives. It fosters curiosity and promotes critical and creative thinking.
Record
Record: After completing their research, students document and represent what they have learned. This stage involves creating tangible products that demonstrate their acquired knowledge and understanding.
Reflect
Finalmente, los estudiantes reflexionan sobre su proceso de aprendizaje, evaluando su comprensión e identificando áreas de fortaleza y oportunidades de mejora. Esta etapa es crucial para el desarrollo metacognitivo y el crecimiento personal del estudiante.
Exit Point
Exit Point: This stage marks the end of the unit, where students present their learnings creatively and reflect on their learning journey. It is an opportunity to consolidate their understanding and celebrate their achievements before moving on to the next unit.
The IMYC promotes the development of lifelong skills and a broader understanding of the world around us. At St. George’s College, we are committed to following the IMYC guidelines, adopting a competency-based approach focused on the holistic development of our students.
As Head of Middle Years, I warmly welcome you to our website.
In these pivotal years at St. George's College, I have witnessed firsthand the remarkable journey our students embark upon as they transition to our Villa campus, marking their move to the larger school setting. It's a time filled with wonderful discoveries. They not only encounter new learning experiences that progressively increase in complexity, forming a solid foundation for success in their high school years and beyond, but also gain essential tools and competencies to navigate society and life effectively.
Our students engage with the International Primary Curriculum (IPC) up to Grade 5, a period that bridges their Lower School experience. Here, they predominantly learn under the guidance of two teachers—one for courses in Spanish and another for courses in English. Starting from Grade 6, as their brain structure evolves, they transition to the International Middle Years Curriculum (IMYC), continuing with subject specialists until Grade 9. This stage emphasizes autonomy and personal development even further.
The education our students receive is comprehensive. Beyond core subjects, they have regular music and art classes within the school hours, supplemented by co-curricular workshops on Tuesdays and Thursdays. These workshops allow them to explore their interests in artistic and athletic disciplines. We also offer more academically oriented workshops such as Model United Nations (MUN) and debate. Our school is consistently a place of growth and learning, aiming to develop virtues and strengthen character to tackle any challenges they may encounter. Thank you for visiting our website, and I look forward to welcoming you to our dynamic learning community. Warm regards,
