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IB Middle Years Programme Individuals and Societies (MYP)

Individuals and Societies (MYP) for IB Middle Years Programme (syllabus MYP Individuals and Societies) — what the qualification covers, and the study material Marlbridge publishes for it.

Syllabus
MYP Individuals and Societies
Board
International Baccalaureate
Qualification
IB Middle Years Programme

At a glance

Qualification
IB Middle Years Programme Individuals and Societies (MYP)
Spec code
MYP Individuals and Societies
Does Marlbridge teach it?
Yes
Are resources available?
Yes — 10 published
Is enrolment open?
Enquire to join — no online enrolment yet
Where was this verified?
2026-09-04, official International Baccalaureate specification

Compiled and maintained by the Marlbridge Academic Team, checked against the official International Baccalaureate specification on 2026-09-04.

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The qualification

International Baccalaureate Middle Years Programme Individuals and Societies

MYP individuals and societies incorporates disciplines traditionally studied under humanities and social sciences -- including history, geography, economics, philosophy, sociology/anthropology, business management, psychology and world religions -- to help students inquire into the factors that affect individuals, societies and environments. — International Baccalaureate, official syllabus page

Source is the public IB MYP Individuals and Societies subject brief ("From 2014"). No syllabus code exists at MYP level -- 'MYP Individuals and Societies' is used as this record's own `code`. See this subject's own assessment-structure record for the sourced criterion-based assessment breakdown.

Specifications change between examination series. Always confirm the current syllabus and assessment structure on the International Baccalaureate syllabus page for your examination year.

Assessment structure

criterion-referenced

Assessment components for International Baccalaureate Individuals and Societies (MYP) MYP Individuals and Societies
Component Duration Marks Weighting Type
Criterion A: Knowing and understanding — 8 25% criterion
Criterion B: Investigating — 8 25% criterion
Criterion C: Communicating — 8 25% criterion
Criterion D: Thinking critically — 8 25% criterion

Source: official International Baccalaureate specification, verified 2026-09-04. Read directly from the public IB MYP Individuals and Societies subject brief ("From 2014"; used as the framework's stated currency date, not an exam-sitting year -- see the MYP Sciences record above for why). All four criteria equally weighted (25% each), 8-level achievement scale (marks=8 = the maximum achievable level), teacher-assessed and externally moderated by IB sampling, no fixed sitting duration. Optional MYP eAssessment (on-screen exam, available in history/geography/integrated humanities, for MYP Certificate/course-results seekers only, not modeled as this record's components) comprises three tasks per the same brief: Investigating (criteria A and B, 26 marks), Communicating (criteria A and C, 18 marks), Thinking critically (criteria A, C and D, 36 marks) -- cited for completeness only, not modeled.

Assessment FAQs

How is International Baccalaureate Individuals and Societies (MYP) (MYP Individuals and Societies) assessed?

International Baccalaureate Individuals and Societies (MYP) (MYP Individuals and Societies) is assessed through: Criterion A (Knowing and understanding) — no fixed duration, 8 marks, 25% of the qualification; Criterion B (Investigating) — no fixed duration, 8 marks, 25% of the qualification; Criterion C (Communicating) — no fixed duration, 8 marks, 25% of the qualification; Criterion D (Thinking critically) — no fixed duration, 8 marks, 25% of the qualification. It is a criterion referenced qualification. Source: official International Baccalaureate specification, verified 2026-09-04.

The subject

IB Middle Years Programme Individuals and Societies teaching and study resources.

All Individuals and Societies (MYP) at Marlbridge

Syllabus topics

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Study resources

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Exam preparation

Individuals and Societies (MYP) at other qualifications

These are separate qualifications with different syllabuses and assessments — not different names for the same course. Check which one your school enters you for.

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