Quick answer
A school ERP for IB schools should model the IB programmes the school offers: the Primary Years Programme (PYP), Middle Years Programme (MYP), Diploma Programme (DP), and Career-related Programme (CP). It should support criterion-based grading on IB scales, units of inquiry, the DP core of Theory of Knowledge, Extended Essay, and CAS, IB registration data, and IB-style reports.
- Four programmes with different structures.
- Criterion-based assessment, not percentages.
- DP core: TOK, Extended Essay, and CAS tracking.
- IB registration and predicted grades.
What are the IB programmes?
| Programme | Typical age | Key features |
|---|---|---|
| PYP | 3 to 12 | Transdisciplinary units of inquiry, exhibition |
| MYP | 11 to 16 | Eight subject groups, criterion-based assessment, personal project |
| DP | 16 to 19 | Six subjects, TOK, Extended Essay, CAS |
| CP | 16 to 19 | DP courses with a career-related study and core |
How is assessment different in IB schools?
- MYP subjects are assessed against criteria, each with achievement levels, combined into a 1 to 7 grade.
- DP subjects are graded 1 to 7, with up to 3 additional points from TOK and the Extended Essay, for a maximum of 45.
- Internal assessments are marked by teachers and moderated by the IB.
- PYP uses varied assessment within units of inquiry, often without grades.
See the IB website for current assessment rules for each programme.
How should a school ERP track the DP core?
- Theory of Knowledge. Track the essay and exhibition deadlines and supervisor feedback.
- Extended Essay. Record topic, supervisor, meetings, drafts, and deadlines.
- CAS. Log creativity, activity, and service experiences, reflections, and the CAS project.
- Internal assessments. Track deadlines and marks for each subject.
- Predicted grades. Record predictions for university applications and IB submission.
What do PYP and MYP teachers need?
- Unit planners linked to concepts and learning outcomes.
- Criterion-based markbooks for MYP.
- Portfolios of student work with reflections.
- Reports that describe progress against criteria.
- Tracking of the PYP exhibition and MYP projects.
What about IB schools in the UAE?
IB schools in the UAE also follow their emirate regulator, including Arabic, Islamic education, and UAE social studies requirements, inspection standards, and approved fees. The ERP must support IB structures and local compliance together. See KHDA school ratings.
How should an IB school evaluate an ERP?
- Model your programmes. Ask the vendor to set up PYP, MYP, or DP as you run them.
- Test grading. Enter MYP criterion scores and check the final grade.
- Test the core. Track an Extended Essay and CAS record.
- Check reports. Generate an IB-style report.
- Check integration. Whether it connects with the tools your teachers use for unit planning.
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Frequently asked questions
What are the IB programmes?
PYP for ages 3 to 12, MYP for 11 to 16, and DP and CP for 16 to 19.
How are IB DP grades calculated?
Six subjects graded 1 to 7, plus up to 3 points from TOK and the Extended Essay, for a maximum of 45.
What is criterion-based assessment?
Assessment against defined criteria with achievement levels, rather than percentages.
What is CAS?
Creativity, activity, service: a DP core requirement with experiences and reflections.
Can a school ERP track CAS?
Yes, with records for experiences, reflections, and the CAS project.
Do IB schools need a separate LMS?
Many use an LMS for units and assignments. It works best connected to the school ERP.
Can one system run IB and another curriculum?
Yes, with separate grading and report setups for each programme.