IB Programmes at BDM

Bishop David Motiuk Catholic Elementary/Junior High School is proud to be an authorized IB World School and part of a global community dedicated to excellence in education. IB World Schools share a powerful philosophy: a commitment to high-quality, challenging, and internationally minded learning that inspires students to think deeply, act compassionately, and engage confidently with the world around them.

At BDM, we offer the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme (PYP) for students in Kindergarten to Grade 5 and the Middle Years Programme (MYP) for students in Grades 6 to 9. Through inquiry-based learning, real-world connections, and a strong focus on the whole child, our IB programmes nurture curious, knowledgeable, and caring learners who are prepared to make a positive difference in the world.

To explore the rich and engaging units of inquiry our students study throughout the year, please view our

Programme of Inquiry.

Videos Published by the IB

The IB Primary Years Programme

The IB Middle Years Programme

Primary Years Programme

Information from the IB:

Primary Years Programme Brochure

Rules for IB World Schools

Key findings from research on the impact of the Primary Years Programme.pdf

Middle Years Programme

Rules for IB World Schools

Key findings from research on the impact of the Middle Years Programme

For further information about the IB and its programmes visit http://www.ibo.org.

School Policies Required by the IB

The IB requires the following policies be in place for IB World Schools:

BDM Academic Integrity Policy 2025_2026

BDM Admissions Policy 2025_2026

BDM Assessment Policy 2025_2026

BDM Inclusion Policy 2025_2026

BDM Language Policy 2025_2026

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