The Primary Years Programme (PYP) is the International Baccalaureate (IB) educational framework for children aged 3–12. It is learner-centered, inquiry-based and transdisciplinary, placing students at the heart of their learning. 

The PYP encourages children to ask questions, explore significant ideas, make connections and develop a deeper understanding of themselves and the world around them. 

The PYP is a framework rather than a prescribed, stand-alone curriculum. At Athens College, it provides the structure through which required subject knowledge and skills are taught in ways that promote inquiry, conceptual understanding, collaboration, reflection and meaningful connections across subjects. It works alongside the requirements of the Greek National Curriculum. 

Alongside academic learning, students develop the knowledge, conceptual understanding, skills and personal attributes that support them in becoming confident, thoughtful and responsible learners.