About the Personal Project 

The Personal Project is a culminating activity of the IB Middle Years Program. It is an important student-directed inquiry that is completed in sophomore year. The Personal Project can take the form of a piece of independent research and/or investigation that takes the form of a student’s choice, such as a research paper, an original written play or short story, the building of a piece of furniture or other product, and so on .It provides an opportunity for students to produce a truly creative and personal piece of work while they demonstrate the ATL skills they have acquired through their years in the IB Middle Years Program. 

The personal project is an opportunity for students to:

• inquire

  • •  explore an interest that is personally meaningful

    • take ownership of their learning by undertaking a self-directed inquiry

• act

  • • transfer and apply skills in pursuit of a learning goal and the creation of a product

• reflect

  • • recognize and evidence personal growth and development.

From Personal project guide (for use from September 2021/January 2022)