At the Middle School level of Idrak High School, students are encouraged to think critically, research, make independent decisions, and apply what they learn in real life.
Based on the principles of the IB Middle Years Program (MYP), our educational approach supports students' academic knowledge, social skills and personal development. Our goal is to educate self-confident, responsible and internationally minded young people.
Learning at Cognitive High School is based on inquiry, critical thinking, and practical application, not rote memorization.
Research-based learning
Interdisciplinary learning
Independent thinking
Student initiative
Solving real life problems
In the framework of the MYP program, education is organized in eight subject groups:
Language and Literature: Reading, writing, literary analysis and communication skills.
Learning a foreign language: English, Azerbaijani, Russian and German languages.
Mathematics: Logical thinking and problem solving.
Natural Sciences: natural sciences in grades 5-6, biology, chemistry and physics from grade 7.
Individuals and Societies: Azerbaijan history, world history and geography.
Design: Creativity, technology and practical solutions.
Art: Artistic creativity and self-expression.
Physical and Health Education: Physical development and healthy lifestyle.
In addition to the official IB materials, resources from Cambridge, Oxford, Hodder Education and other international publishers are used in the teaching process.
Students develop the 10 key characteristics of the IB Learner Profile: inquiring, thinking, communicating, principled, open-minded, caring, risk-taking, balanced, reflective and knowledgeable.
In addition, five basic ATL skills are formed:
Thinking
Communication
Research
Self-management
Social skills
Students are encouraged to recognize different cultures, respect different points of view and understand global issues. Our goal is to train internationally minded and responsible citizens.
Students learn to benefit society and take social responsibility by participating in social initiatives.
Within the framework of the Community Project implemented in the last year of MYP, students investigate real community problems and prepare projects to solve them.
The MYP program provides a solid academic foundation to prepare students for the IB Diploma Program.
Students are informed about the choice of DP subjects, admission requirements to universities, preparation of CV and motivation letters, future education opportunities.
Students participate in a variety of activities that support their academic and personal development:
Subject Olympiads
Science exhibitions
Debate competitions
Student self-management
Sports and arts
International events
Leadership programs
In Idrak High School, we support every student to discover their potential, develop their knowledge and skills, and step confidently into the future.
