The primary school is a dynamic and creative learning environment designed to meet the academic, social, emotional and physical needs of students. The Primary Years Program (PYP) operates as a centre of student inquiry, engaging students in their learning process and challenging them to achieve their full potential.
The PYP curriculum:
- Develops a child’s natural curiosity through inquiry
- Uses an integrated approach to learning through the PYP framework
- Encourages an international perspective
- Uses the library and technology to support learning
- Develops a sense of responsibility regarding authentic action within the community
In addition to teaching the core academic disciplines, AISM also offers single subject programs in performing arts, visual arts, physical education and the Portuguese language.
As a PYP school, students are engaged in learning through six trans-disciplinary themes. To view your child’s current program of study, please click on PYP Program of Inquiry below.
The home-school partnership is an important part of our educational program and we welcome and encourage parents’ participation.

Primary School Programme Of Inquiry
PYP playlist
The PYP playlist is a collection of resources designed to help your school community learn about the PYP and become active in your students’ education. The PYP Playlist contains a wide range of e-learning resources to help everyone in your learning community develop a deeper understanding of the programme and become more active in supporting student learning. Based on the principles of PD in the PYP, the PYP Playlist is a range of structured lessons ranging from three minutes to an hour, designed for you to dip in–and out–at a time convenient to you! Supporting resources are downloadable for you to share across your learning community.
PYP Learner
PYP Learning and Teaching
PYP Learning Community