MYP & DP policy
Admissions.
A fair, open process for every family.
We welcome inquiring, caring young people. Our admissions process is fair, transparent and consistent for every applicant to the PYP, MYP and DP.
Download PDFThe Pupil offers the IB Primary Years Programme (PYP), Middle Years Programme (MYP) and Diploma Programme (DP). In line with the IB mission, our aim is to develop inquiring, knowledgeable and caring young people who help create a better and more peaceful world.
We believe every student should have the chance to access and belong, and we are committed to excellence and equity in education.
Vision and mission
Our vision
To create a vibrant, transformational space for fully blossomed souls, with the skills, compassion and wisdom to make a positive impact on the world.
Our mission
- To create a new generation of world citizens who go beyond the boundaries of ego, religion and nation, in their quest for the fair and sustainable development of Mother Earth.
- To help children develop the physical, emotional, mental, social and spiritual sides of their being, so they can pursue their chosen path with confidence and success.
- To create future world leaders rooted in universal ethical values, who take the best from wisdom, tradition and modern technology to make a positive difference.
Aims of this policy
- Make admissions fair, transparent and consistent for all applicants.
- Give families clear, accurate information about our programmes, expectations and procedures.
- Assess each applicant’s readiness and offer the right guidance and support.
- Keep a balanced and diverse student body that reflects our vision and values.
- Follow IB standards and all national and local regulations.
The policy applies to every new applicant and to current students continuing at the school.
Admissions process
- Enquire: applications are open all year. Families can contact the school in person, by phone or by email. The application form is on the school website.
- Apply: submit the application form and documents to the admissions office, in person or online through the school website.
- Visit: families visit the school with their child. The Head of School or Programme Coordinator talks with the child and gives a diagnostic test of reasoning, subject knowledge, and English and second-language skills for the form they are applying to.
- Review: the Admissions Committee, made up of the Head of School, the Programme Coordinator and an Admissions Coordinator, reviews the application, the conversation and the test.
- Decision: the decision is sent by email or courier. If the child is accepted, we send an Enrolment Contract. Admission is complete once the contract is signed and the fees are paid.
- Orientation: parents attend an orientation session on the goals, structure and expectations of our IB programmes.
Documents required
- Completed application form
- Application fee of ₹1,000, by cheque, DD or online with proof of payment
- Birth certificate
- National identity card, such as Aadhaar
- Student health form
- Immunisation records
- Report cards for the previous three years
- Two passport-size photographs
- Original transfer certificate from the previous school
How decisions are made
- There is space in the form applied for.
- The child meets the minimum age and has completed the previous year successfully.
- The child shows reasoning skills, subject knowledge, English and second-language skills, and social skills suited to the form. Where there are challenges, the school must be able to provide the support the child needs, with advice from the Pupil Assisted Learning Support (PALS) team when required. Please see our Inclusion Policy.
No child is refused admission because of caste, religion, gender, nationality or any other social identity.
Age requirements
Children must have completed their previous year successfully and meet these ages in the academic year they join.
| Form | Age |
|---|---|
| Form 1 (PYP) | 5½ years |
| Form 2 (PYP) | 6½ years |
| Form 3 (PYP) | 7½ years |
| Form 4 (PYP) | 8½ years |
| Form 5 (PYP) | 9½ years |
| Form 6 (MYP) | 10½ years |
| Form 7 (MYP) | 11½ years |
| Form 8 (MYP) | 12½ years |
| Form 9 (MYP) | 13½ years |
| Form 10 (MYP) | 14½ years |
| Form 11 (DP) | 15½ years |
| Form 12 (DP) | 16½ years |
School tour
Families can visit for a campus tour or attend an orientation session by appointment, and can also ask to meet the Head of School or Programme Coordinator with any questions.
Conduct and integrity
We offer equal opportunity to everyone who wishes to join us, while upholding integrity and good conduct. When granting admission, we review the student’s previous record for any academic dishonesty or misconduct. Our Academic Integrity Policy is available on the school website.
Subjects in the MYP and DP
Every MYP student studies eight subject groups: Arts, Design, Individuals and Societies, Language Acquisition, Language and Literature, Mathematics, Physical and Health Education, and Sciences. Students complete the Community Project in Form 8 and the Personal Project in Form 10.
The DP core
- CAS (creativity, activity, service): done weekly for at least 18 months, with a balance between the three parts.
- Extended Essay: a 4,000-word essay on an independent research question, about 40 hours of work with a supervisor.
- Theory of Knowledge: a two-year course, assessed through an exhibition and an essay of up to 1,600 words.
DP subjects
Students choose one subject from each of the six groups, three at Higher Level (HL) and three at Standard Level (SL), based on their plans for university. A student who needs an extra subject in one group may drop Group 6 after talking with the Diploma Programme Coordinator.
Students who plan to take the Indian medical entrance exams can, with IB approval, follow a non-regular Diploma track and take Physics, Chemistry and Biology from Group 4. Students may also take all three sciences as a seventh subject. This path is rare and is discouraged; the Head of School discusses it with the student and parents first.
| Subject group | Choices |
|---|---|
| Group 1: Studies in language and literature | English A: Language and Literature |
| Group 2: Language acquisition | French ab initio, French B |
| Group 3: Individuals and societies | Business Management, Psychology, Economics |
| Group 4: Sciences | Physics, Chemistry, Biology |
| Group 5: Mathematics | Analysis and Approaches |
| Group 6: The Arts (optional) | Visual Arts |
Details of how subjects are assessed and reported are in our Assessment Policy.
Policy review
This is a working document and is reviewed every year by the Head of School, the Programme Coordinators and an Admissions Coordinator.
Last reviewed January 2024. Next review March 2025.
Questions about this policy? Write to admission@thepupil.in or call +91 98848 89910.