IB Middle Years Programme: Grades 7 - 11
Personal Project
Personal Project starts in March of year four of the MYP and finishes in February of year five.
Each student develops a Personal Project independently, producing a truly personal piece of work that functions as a summative assessment of their ability to work within the framework of the MYP.
Students are able to choose a staff member to supervise them and their work throughout the project.
Students must successfully complete the personal project in order to graduate from the Middle Years Programme.
Examples of Past Personal Projects:
Building a Soapbox
Derby Racer |
Creation of a
Financial Planning
Guide for Teens |
Creation of a
Graphic Novel |
Designing and
Coding a Video Game |
Designing a
Prom Dress |
Discovering a
Fulfilling Hobby |
Exploring a Suitable
Career Path |
Hosting a Basketball
Tournament |
Improving Baking
Skills |
Improving Personal
Health Through
Weight Loss |
Learning How to
Make Architectural
Blueprints |
Learning How to
Overcome
the Fear of
Public Speaking |
Learning How to
Play the Guitar |
Learning How to Sing |
Learning How to
Take Better Photographs |
Learning Traditional
Chinese Tie-Dye |
Organizing a School
Talent Show |
Painting of a Mural |
Writing a Novel |
Writing Original
Pieces of Music |