| In PYP schools, students should demonstrate: |
| Appreciation |
Appreciating the wonder and beauty of the world and its people. |
| Commitment |
Being committed to their own learning, persevering and showing self discipline and responsibility. |
| Confidence |
Feeling confident in their ability as learners, having the courage to take risks, applying what they have learned and making appropriate decisions and choices. |
| Cooperation |
Cooperating, collaborating, and leading or following as the situation demands. |
| Creativity |
Being creative and imaginative in their thinking and in their approach to problems and dilemmas. |
| Curiosity |
Being curious about the nature of learning, about the world, its people and cultures. |
| Empathy |
Imagining themselves in another’s situation in order to understand his or her reasoning and emotions, so as to be open-minded and reflective about the perspectives of others. |
| Enthusiasm |
Enjoying learning and willingly putting the effort into the process. |
| Independence |
Thinking and acting independently, making their own judgments based on reasoned argument, and being able to defend their judgments. |
| Integrity |
Being honest and demonstrating a considered sense of fairness. |
| Respect |
Respecting themselves, others and the world around them. |
| Tolerance |
Being sensitive about differences and diversity in the world and being responsive to the needs of others. |
