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Do all students in an MYP School need to complete the personal project?

Yes, all students in year 5 of the MYP must complete the personal project. The personal project has a central place in the MYP, and as such must be part of every MYP student’s experience. The personal project must be seen as the culminating activity through which students present, in a truly personal way, their understanding of themes, concepts and issues related to the areas of interaction. The students’ experience of approaches to learning should prepare them gradually for working independently and leading a project over an extended period of time. Students have an opportunity to choose a project that allows them to explore a topic of interest to them, and to present it in a way that reflects their learning style. Schools should offer students flexibility and support to facilitate personal expression. Examples of such support include allowing students to use their mother tongue wherever possible and using technology. The Personal Project Guide and the Areas of Interaction Guide provide useful details on the aims and objectives, organisation and supervision of the personal project.