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MYP Decoded: Skills, Strategy & Academic Readiness for DP & Beyond

For Students Entering Grades 9–10

DATE: 30th Sept 2026, Wednesday
TIME: – 05.00 pm to 06.30 pm IST
Location: Online

MYP is more than a pathway to the DP. It is a foundation for how students learn, think and succeed.

The MYP is often viewed simply as a stepping stone to the IB Diploma Programme. But its role is much broader. Through conceptual understanding, subject knowledge, skills, inquiry and interdisciplinary learning, the MYP builds foundations that can prepare students for the DP and a range of academic pathways beyond Grade 10.

This session is designed for MYP students and their parents who want to approach the programme more strategically, maximise MYP achievement and develop the academic habits and skills needed for what comes next.

Through practical insights and discussion, we will explore how subject learning, the Personal Project and MYP assessment come together within the wider MYP framework. We will also look at how students can strengthen content knowledge and transferable skills, understand MYP command terms and assessment expectations, and approach their Grade 10 assessments with greater confidence.

Who is This For:

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  • MYP students preparing to transition to the IBDP
  • Students in Grades 9 and 10 exploring the DP pathway
  • Parents looking to understand the MYP to DP transition and expectations

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    Why Attend?

    The goal is not simply to prepare students for the programme that comes next.

    It is to help them make the most of the programme they are in now.

    A stronger understanding of MYP can help students approach assessments more effectively, build stronger academic foundations and maximise their Grade 10 performance. At the same time, the skills developed through this process can give students greater confidence when they move into the next stage of their academic journey.

    Whether a student is considering the IBDP, IGCSE or another academic pathway, understanding how to learn, apply knowledge and approach assessment effectively is a valuable advantage.

    What We’ll Cover

    • Understanding the MYP Continuum: How MYP differs from more examination- and content-oriented pathways, and what these differences mean for the way students learn, prepare and demonstrate achievement.
    • From Content to Conceptual Understanding: How the MYP integrates content, concepts and skills across its six subject areas, building depth of knowledge alongside inquiry, critical thinking and transferable skills. We’ll explore the rigour and distinctive nature of the MYP framework, with subject-specific examples showing how students move from familiar content and processes towards engaging with the unfamiliar.
    • The Personal Project: Building an Independent Research Edge: How the Personal Project brings together research, knowledge, skills, reflection and application, while giving students the opportunity to pursue a passion, respond to a challenge or explore an area of genuine interest. We’ll look at strong examples and how the skills developed through the Personal Project can provide a foundation for future academic research, including the Extended Essay (EE).
    • MYP Assessment: Turning the Framework into Achievement: How understanding command terms, assessment criteria and task patterns can help students approach MYP assessments with more preparedness. We’ll explore how stronger content preparation, progressive learning and the ability to apply knowledge to unfamiliar contexts can help students maximize their Grade 10 achievement and make smooth transition into DP and become more independent learners.

    Our Panel Members

    Yogesh Dhingra, CourseLeap’s founder, academic advisor, and chief instructor, has over 30 years of experience in the international, national curricula as well as educational services. She is the Founding Member, Former Head of the Mathematics Department and Academic Director of Dhirubhai Ambani International School (DAIS), Mumbai. She led the department for more than a decade, consistently known for world averages and toppers for IGCSE and IB Math. Yogesh actively conducts student and teacher sessions on Extended Essays, Math Exploration, and personally spearheads intellectual initiatives for research work in Math. She is also a workshop Leader for IB Diploma Math Math AA (Analysis and Approaches) and Math Al (Applications and Interpretation) in Asia Pacific Region and as a consultant to schools, she specialises in mentoring schools and designing curriculum, strengthening their standards for IB and CIS evaluation and accreditation. She has two Masters degrees, one in Education from the University of Bath, UK, with specialisation in Educational Leadership and Management and the other in Mathematics from Delhi University. In addition, she holds Bachelor’s degrees in Physics(Hons.) and Education from Delhi University.

    Poonam Dahiya is currently head of School at Kunskapsskolan IB in Gurgaon. She has 31 years of proven track record in the educational sector which includes 21 years of experience with International Baccalaureate. She has also worked as Head of senior school and Diploma Programme Coordinator at Heritage International Xperiential School. Before this she was with Pathways World School Aravali, Gurgaon and Greenwood High International School, Bangalore.

    Poonam is a Diploma Programme workshop leader for Language acquisition, Language A literature and DP coordination and she has led many workshops for these subjects across Asia Pacific region. 

    She has also used her expertise in verifying content of text books for Indian national curriculum published by Cambridge University Press.

    Jitendra Pandey is a seasoned educator with over 20 years of experience in the International Baccalaureate (IB) framework and has dedicated over 15 years to the Middle Years Programme (MYP). Currently serving as the IB MYP Curriculum Head and IB Middle Years Programme Coordinator at Oberoi International School, Mumbai, he has previously held leadership roles at Stonehill International School, Sreenidhi International School, and The Calorx School. Jitendra is an experienced IB MYP workshop leader, examiner, site visitor, evaluation team leader, and curriculum consultant, with expertise in MYP curriculum, assessment, Language and Literature, Individuals and Societies, and interdisciplinary learning. He has also contributed as a Personal Project Reviewer and IB MYP Verification Team Leader, supporting educators and schools across the Asia Pacific region. He holds a Master of Commerce from KSKV Kutch University, a Bachelor of Education from the University of Ahmedabad, and a Bachelor of Commerce from Gujarat University, along with extensive IB professional certifications across the MYP and DP. 

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