Each of the eight subject groups must be taught for at least 50 hours. 

In the elementary MYP program, due to the integrated approach of the BC curriculum, some subject groupings are not taught in isolation and are not specifically scheduled as separate blocks of time. An example is Language Acquisition which is provided through core French instruction. This subject is not specifically scheduled to align with 50 hours but is integrated through other activities and during flexible time slots.

Calendar and descriptions of collaborative planning sessions happening both within the individual schools and across the three MYP schools to ensure they collaborate in the MYP partnership. 

Collaborative time is instructional planning time and is different from teacher preparation time and professional development. This is time for teachers to work together and plan for better student learning and student outcomes in relation to IB requirements. At King George, there are currently eight sessions of 80 minutes of collaborative time allocated for secondary school teachers. However, not all of this time is allocated for IB subjects. Elementary teachers are not allocated specific and regular collaborative time but have been provided some release time with the help of supervision aides on site. 

Allocating further collaborative time for IB planning would require release time covered by TTOCs, or through additional IB staffing. The cost estimate for additional TTOCs at the elementary sites is $24,648.

At the secondary school, schedules may need revisions to support the additional collaboration time while still maintaining  the required instructional hours. These schedule adjustments may be impacted by contractual obligations for teaching staff. 

Teaching and Planning Requirements (Collaborative Time) 

Note:  This calculation is based on 1/2 day per elementary teacher for 1x/month to collaborate within each school and 1/2 day per elementary teacher for 3x/year to collaborate with the secondary school teachers. Since secondary schools have collaborative time, they would not need release time.