IB at LUYA: Frequently Asked Questions

Clear answers for families about our IB candidacy, the PYP and the MYP

Candidate status: LUYA Academy is a candidate school for the IB Primary Years Programme (PYP) and the IB Middle Years Programme (MYP). We are not yet an authorized IB World School, and candidacy does not guarantee authorization. Read our official candidate statements.

About our candidacy

It means the IB has accepted LUYA Academy as a candidate school for the Primary Years Programme (PYP) and the Middle Years Programme (MYP).

During candidacy, a school works to align its curriculum, teaching, assessment and policies with IB requirements, with guidance from the IB. The IB then decides whether to authorize the school.

No. LUYA Academy is a candidate school for the PYP and MYP and has not yet been authorized.

Only schools authorized by the IB can offer IB programmes and be known as IB World Schools.

No. Candidate status gives no guarantee that authorization will be granted.

Authorization is a decision made by the IB after a school completes the full authorization process. We will not predict dates or outcomes, and we will share news with families through official school channels.

About the PYP and MYP

In general, the PYP is designed for children aged 3 to 12, and the MYP for students aged 11 to 16.

At LUYA, our PYP pages describe Kindergarten to Grade 5, and our MYP candidacy covers Grades 6 to 9.

The PYP and MYP are curriculum frameworks, not sets of textbooks.

They describe how learning is planned, taught and assessed, and schools design their own units within the framework and local requirements. The PYP has no external examinations. The MYP offers optional external assessment (eAssessment) in the final year of the programme for authorized schools.

No. IB programmes are taught in many languages around the world, and the IB values learning in more than one language.

LUYA’s current curriculum offers core subjects in English and Chinese, and also includes Spanish as a third language. For details about language arrangements in a particular grade, please contact the school.

No. The IB Diploma Programme (DP) is a separate programme for students aged 16 to 19.

Completing the MYP does not in itself lead to an IB diploma. LUYA’s IB candidacy covers the PYP and MYP only.

Learning and assessment

Inquiry gives students real reasons to use the skills they learn.

Core skills such as reading, writing, calculation and problem solving still need to be taught and practiced directly. Inquiry then asks students to apply them—for example, reading to find information, writing to explain findings, or using data to answer a question.

In the early years, inquiry often looks like play.

Children explore materials, ask questions, talk with friends and teachers, and show their ideas through diverse means. Teachers observe closely and plan next steps from children’s interests. It is not a push toward formal primary school lessons.

In IB programmes, assessment is ongoing and is designed to support learning.

In the PYP, teachers use observation, student work, feedback and reflection. The MYP uses criterion-related assessment, with published criteria for each subject group. For how LUYA currently assesses and reports progress, please contact the school.

For families

Every child’s situation is different, so we recommend talking with our admissions team.

It can help to consider your child’s language background, previous curriculum and experience of collaborative, question-led learning. Our admission briefing information is a good place to start.

Show interest in your child’s questions and ideas.

Read together, share your family’s languages and culture, encourage effort and reflection, let children learn from mistakes, and stay in touch with teachers.

The IB’s focus on inquiry, international-mindedness and whole-person development connects closely with LUYA’s mission.

We aim to provide a challenging and enriching learning environment that emphasizes empathy and independence. You can read more on our IB at LUYA page.

Updates will be shared through official school channels and this website.

For questions, please visit our Contact page, email office@luya.academy or call +886-2-2600-1357.

Still have questions?

Our team is happy to help. Explore the IB pages or get in touch.

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Official IB candidate statements

The IB asks candidate schools to include the following statement when describing an IB programme. It is reproduced in full below.

Primary Years Programme

LUYA Academy is a Candidate School* for the Primary Years Programme. This school is pursuing authorization as an IB World School. These are schools that share a common philosophy—a commitment to high quality, challenging, international education that LUYA Academy believes is important for our students.

*Only schools authorized by the IB Organization can offer any of its four academic programmes: the Primary Years Programme (PYP), the Middle Years Programme (MYP), the Diploma Programme, or the Career-related Programme (CP). Candidate status gives no guarantee that authorization will be granted. For further information about the IB and its programmes, visit www.ibo.org

Middle Years Programme

LUYA Academy is a Candidate School* for the Middle Years Programme. This school is pursuing authorization as an IB World School. These are schools that share a common philosophy—a commitment to high quality, challenging, international education that LUYA Academy believes is important for our students.

*Only schools authorized by the IB Organization can offer any of its four academic programmes: the Primary Years Programme (PYP), the Middle Years Programme (MYP), the Diploma Programme, or the Career-related Programme (CP). Candidate status gives no guarantee that authorization will be granted. For further information about the IB and its programmes, visit www.ibo.org