The International Baccalaureate (IB) continues to evolve its guidance to better support schools in delivering high-quality, holistic education. One of the latest developments is the release of updated PYP Strands, Scope, and Sequence. As with all things IB, these updates come with both opportunity and flexibility: schools are encouraged to adapt the framework to their own context, while having until September 2027 to fully transition.
国际文凭组织（IB）持续优化课程指南，以更好地助力学校开展高质量的全人教育。近期的重要更新包括新版PYP学科要素、范围与顺序的框架。秉承IB一贯理念，这些更新既带来机遇也赋予践行的灵活度：各校可结合自身特色调整框架，在2027年9月之前完成过渡。
We’re pleased to announce that ManageBac+ supports these new IB updates. Our goal is to provide more customizable, concept-driven teaching and learning in the Primary Years Programme.
ManageBac+已进行全面调整以支持此次更新，从而为IB PYP项目打造更具可定制性、以概念为驱动的教学解决方案。
Experience a Seamless Transition with ManageBac+
顺利过渡的解决方案
Recognizing that no two schools’ journeys look the same, we’ve designed a solution that balances consistency with autonomy. Schools can access the latest updates without fear of losing their own customizations, and with the freedom to move at a pace that works best for their community. While this does mean some hands-on engagement is required, the outcome is a smooth, tailored transition aligned with each school’s unique needs.
基于每所学校转型路径的独特性，我们设计了兼顾规范性与自主性的解决方案。学校既可获取最新框架，又能保留既有定制内容，以最适合本校社区的节奏稳步推进。虽然需要一定的主动配置，但最终将实现贴合各校需求的个性化过渡。
Rather than automatically replacing anything, we’ve made it possible for administrators to add the new strands, scope, and sequence to each subject directly within their ManageBac+ settings. Once added, the new content will become immediately available to teachers within the Unit Planner, allowing them to view and incorporate the updated Overall Expectations, Conceptual Understandings, and Learning Outcomes into their plans. This way, schools are not at risk of losing existing data, and have flexibility in adopting the changes.
管理员可直接在ManageBac+设置中为各学科添加新的分支要素、范围与顺序，而非系统自动替换。添加后，教师可以在单元编辑器中查看更新后的整体期望、概念性理解和学习成果，并将其融入教学规划。此举既规避了现有数据丢失的风险，又为课程调整保留了灵活空间。
Importantly, this does not overwrite any existing curriculum data. Teachers will still have full access to their previous curriculum content, and can compare the old and new, side by side. This gives them time to review their plans and make thoughtful updates without any pressure to rush the process. When they’re ready, they can remove the older strands and update the naming of new strands to accurately reflect the current workflow and structure.
值得关注的是，所有现有课程数据均会被保留。教师可随时调阅原有课程内容，进行新旧版本对比。这为教学团队提供了审阅计划、精心革新的缓冲期，无需仓促推进。待准备就绪后，可移除旧的学习要素并重新命名新的学习要素，以精准反映当前工作流程。
Schools can choose to update their subjects one at a time, allowing for thoughtful planning and collaboration between coordinators and teaching teams. The process supports schools that work in Phases (as per IB recommendations). Once teachers have reviewed and updated their unit plans, administrators can finalize the transition by removing the old strands and renaming the new ones, ensuring consistency in areas like reporting and curriculum mapping.
学校可以按学科分步更新，便于课程协调员与教学团队开展系统化协作。该流程符合IB建议的分阶段推进模式。当教师完成单元计划审核与更新后，管理员可通过移除旧内容和重命名新内容完成最终切换，确保成绩报告与课程对照等环节的连贯性。
This release reflects our continued commitment to supporting PYP schools with tools that align with IB standards, while also respecting the autonomy and diversity that makes the Primary Years Programme so impactful. By adopting the new Strands, Scope, and Sequence within ManageBac+, schools can ensure their curriculum remains current, coherent, and ready to support the next generation of global learners.
本次更新体现了我们持续支持PYP项目的坚定承诺：既确保工具符合IB标准，又尊重对小学项目有大影响的自主性与多样性。通过ManageBac+实施新框架，学校可保持课程体系的前沿性、连贯性，为培养新一代全球学习者夯实基础。
Prepare for Your IB Changes 从容应对IB变革
This update is ideal for schools who want to move forward with the new IB PYP guidance while retaining the ability to localize and customize their curriculum. It also ensures that schools can transition at their own pace, with full support, until September 2027, when the new guidance becomes fully required. Scan the QR code to learn more about Configuring IB PYP Subject Strands.
本次更新特别适合希望践行IB PYP新指南，同时需保持课程校本化定制的学校。在2027年9月新指南强制实施前，各校可获得全程支持并按自主节奏推进过渡。点此了解如何在ManageBac+上设置IB PYP学科要素的信息。
At this time, the update is available to all schools that set up their PYP programme using Phases. If your school uses Year Levels, please contact your ManageBac+ support representative to begin the transition process.
当前更新适用于所有采用分阶段模式设置PYP课程的学校。若贵校使用年级模式，请联系ManageBac+客户支持专员启动过渡流程。
As always, if you need help or have any questions, our team is just a click away. We’re here to support and guide you through your PYP journey.
如需帮助或有任何疑问，ManageBac+将乐意为您答疑。我们将全程陪伴您的PYP课程构建之旅。
