Middle Years Programme (S1-S4)

These world-renowned IB programmes go beyond exams to build thinkers, leaders, and global citizens. For families new to IB: These programmes emphasise real-world skills like problem-solving and empathy in a multilingual and supportive Macau environment.

Our S1-S6 journey follows IB standards, seamlessly linking Primary’s Finnish-inspired approach. Students master subjects while developing skills for university and life: research, collaboration, self-management. Small classes and well-being integration ensure balanced growth. Multilingual immersion prepares for the future of the Greater Bay Area and beyond.

The MYP emphasises inquiry-based learning, international-mindedness, and real-world connections. It spans eight subject groups: language and literature, language acquisition, individuals and societies, sciences, mathematics, arts, physical and health education, and design. It integrates global contexts, key concepts, and approaches to learning (ATL) skills, such as critical thinking and self-management, to foster interdisciplinary understanding. Teaching occurs through units of inquiry, promoting skills for lifelong learning and global engagement.

• Language and Literature – English, Chinese, and Portuguese Language and Literature, for students who are fluent or for whom the language is a mother tongue
• Language Acquisition – English, Chinese, and Portuguese Language Acquisition for students who are learning and perfecting a language
• Individuals and Societies (I&S) – History, Geography, with Business and Economics.
• Sciences – Integrated biology, chemistry, and physics
• Mathematics – number, algebra, geometry, trigonometry, statistics, and probability
• Arts – visual arts and music
• Physical and Health Education (PHE) – Health, fitness, movement, team sports, and personal well-being.
• Design – design technology, including digital design, product design, working with wood, fabric, metal, and polymers.  

Personal Project

The personal project is a culminating MYP event completed in S4. It allows students to pursue a passion-driven goal, producing a tangible outcome, like a prototype invention, a sample product, or a piece of artwork, as well as a reflective report. Guided by a supervisor, it demonstrates ATL skills across four criteria: planning, application of skills, the recording process, and reflection. Assessed internally, then externally moderated, it emphasises self-management and global contexts and is often seen by students as one of the most fulfilling academic projects of their school life.

eAssessment (beginning in academic year 2027-2028)

The MYP eAssessment offers external validation in S4, including on-screen exams, ePortfolios, and the personal project report. Exams in subjects such as language acquisition, science, and mathematics use criterion-related grading (1-7 scale) to assess conceptual understanding and skills through tasks such as data analysis or essays. ePortfolios showcase interdisciplinary learning and are externally moderated by the IB to ensure consistency.