Assessment in the PYP is all about understanding and supporting each student's learning journey. It goes beyond just checking what students know (assessment of learning) and focuses on guiding their next steps (assessment for learning) while encouraging them to think about their own progress (assessment as learning). In the PYP, assessment happens naturally every day through teacher observations, conversations, and formative rubrics.

Teachers use these daily assessments to give quick feedback, make adjustments to their teaching, and help students find their own strengths and areas to work on. Students are often part of the process, reflecting on their work and setting personal goals. This hands-on, everyday approach keeps learning personalized, relevant, and focused on growth, making assessment an integral part of the PYP classroom experience.

In addition to our internal assessments, we have external assessments to ensure our internal measures accurately track student progress. For early years, we use ALPACA to assess phonemic awareness, while Grades 1–5 participate in the NGRT and MAP assessments. These formalized assessments take place three times a year (September/October, January, and April/May) and provide a broader view of student learning. Both internal and external assessments play an essential role in guiding each student's learning journey.