The Personal Project

Independent, self-directed inquiry

2024-2025   Welcome

Dear Students, Parents, and Educators,

Welcome to the MDID Personal Project website! I’m thrilled to connect with you all through this platform, designed to be your go-to resource for every step of the MYP Personal Project. Our mission is to make this journey as smooth and rewarding as possible, offering you an array of tools and guidance at your fingertips.

Whether you're navigating the project for the first time or building on previous experiences, our website is here to provide the information and inspiration you need to succeed.

A heartfelt thank you goes out to Mr. Michael Frels, who originally envisioned and established this website. His pioneering work has laid the foundation for our ongoing success, and Ms. Lenny Dutton, whose invaluable resources and expertise enrich our project. Your contributions make all the difference!

To the MYP 5 students, we’re excited to see what you’ll achieve and hope you find joy and fulfillment throughout this process. Let’s embark on this adventure together and make the most of every opportunity that comes our way!






Photographs by MDID Class of 2018 and 2019
Materials in this site are derived from:IB Middle Years Programme Personal Project Guide Feb 2021 IB Middle Years Program Personal Projects Teacher Support Materials MYP personal project Handbook for students and supervisorsPersonal Project Website by Lenny Dutton
ISL Personal Project Guide 2014-2015 and ISL Personal Project websiteMeade High School International Baccalaureate Middle Years Programme Personal Project Guide 2014-2015Gar-Field High School Personal Project Guide 2017-2018 Personal Projects Student Guide ISM Moshi Campus 2014-15PP Handbook 2014-2015, Maartens College --- International School GroningenRichard Montgomery High School Student Handbook for the Personal Project (2015‐2016)Western International School of Shanghai (WISS) Personal Project Guide 2016
Success is liking yourself, liking what you do, and liking how you do it.  — Maya Angelou