Inspiring a Lifelong Love of Learning, Faith, and Community
The Middle Years Programme (MYP)
The Middle Years Programme (MYP) at AIA is the next step in your child’s IB journey. Designed for students in Years 7 to 10, the MYP supports learners as they move into adolescence, helping them make meaningful connections between subjects, faith, and the world around them.
At this stage, students begin to explore more complex ideas, develop independence, and refine the skills that will prepare them for senior studies and lifelong learning.
What is the MYP?
Students are active participants in their learning journey, guided by real-world questions that connect across subjects.
The IB Primary Years Programme is a globally recognised framework that:
The IB Middle Years Programme is a concept- and skills-based framework that:
- Encourages inquiry, critical thinking, and creativity
- Connects learning to local and global contexts
- Builds strong personal identity and international-mindedness
- Supports students’ social, emotional, and spiritual growth
Key Benefits of the MYP for AIA Students
- Meets NSW academic standards while offering a richer, more globally aligned curriculum
- Develops well-rounded learners who think deeply, act ethically, and reflect spiritually
- Builds essential skills for IB DP, HSC, university, and life beyond school
- Fosters Islamic character and action through Service as Action and ethical inquiry
- Encourages students to take ownership of their learning—and their role in the world
What Learning Looks Like at AIA (K–6)
Learning in Action
MYP students engage in:
- Faith-Connected Inquiry – applying Islamic teachings to social, ethical, and global questions
- Interdisciplinary Units – exploring global contexts across multiple subjects
- Service as Action – planning and leading meaningful community initiatives
- ATL Skill Development – growing in research, time management, collaboration, and reflection
Curriculum
MYP students study eight subject groups:
- Language and Literature
- Language Acquisition
- Individuals and Societies
- Sciences
- Mathematics
- Design and Technology
- The Arts
- Health and Physical Education
- Quran and Islamic Studies
Islamic Values at the Core
Students develop character through a values-rich program aligned with Islamic teachings. Kindness, honesty, responsibility, and respect are lived values in our classrooms.
Our students grow spiritually alongside academic learning through:
- Daily du’aa and adhkar
- Qur’an memorisation and tajweed
- Islamic Studies including Hadith, Aqeedah, Ibadah, Seerah
- Values-based learning such as patience, kindness, and community service
- Weekly Halaqat and morning Qur’an classes
Student Voice & Wellbeing
In the MYP, student voice becomes more prominent. Learners:
- Set personal and academic goals
- Reflect regularly on their growth and choices
- Take initiative in service, leadership, and co-curricular programs
- Are supported by a strong wellbeing team, Islamic mentors, and caring educators
Year 10: The MYP Personal Project
A highlight of the MYP is the Personal Project, completed in Year 10. This independent, student-driven inquiry allows students to:
- Choose a topic they are passionate about
- Plan, research, and develop a product or outcome
- Reflect on their learning process and personal growth
- Share their work through a formal exhibition
It’s a powerful way to demonstrate the skills, agency, and Islamic character they’ve developed during their MYP journey.
Preparing for Senior School
The MYP builds the foundation for success in either:
- The IB Diploma Programme (DP)
- The NSW Higher School Certificate (HSC)
Students graduate from the MYP with a strong sense of purpose, identity, and academic readiness for the next stage.
A Balanced Curriculum for Lifelong Learners
At AIA, the MYP is more than a middle school curriculum, it’s a bridge between childhood and young adulthood, between learning and leadership, between knowledge and action.