Official IB ATL Resources for PYP, MYP & DP
A curated collection of official IBO-approved guides, research papers, and professional development resources on Approaches to Learning for IB World Schools.
All links on this page go directly to ibo.org — the official home of the International Baccalaureate. We only link to primary IBO sources.
24 resources
IBO: Approaches to Learning Overview
The official International Baccalaureate overview of ATL — what it is, why it matters, and how it is embedded across all IB programmes.
IBO: Learning & Teaching
IBO's central hub on pedagogy, learning approaches, and how ATL skills underpin the IB's learner-centred philosophy.
IBO: Learner Profile
Official guidance on the IB Learner Profile — the ten attributes that ATL skills directly support across all programmes.
IBO MyIB: ATL Professional Development
IBO's official teacher professional development resources on ATL, available to IB World Schools through the MyIB portal.
IBO: Research Library
Peer-reviewed research on IB education including multiple studies on the impact of ATL skills on student outcomes and university readiness.
IBO: PYP Programme Overview
Full overview of the Primary Years Programme, including how ATL skills are developed in early childhood through to Grade 5.
IBO: PYP Learning and Teaching
Official IBO guidance on approaches to learning and teaching within the PYP framework, including ATL skill development strategies.
IBO: PYP Exhibition
The PYP Exhibition is a culminating experience where students demonstrate ATL skills developed throughout the programme.
IBO: MYP Programme Overview
The Middle Years Programme framework, with ATL explicitly embedded across all subject groups and the Personal Project.
IBO: MYP Approaches to Learning
Specific IBO guidance on how ATL is structured and assessed within the MYP, including the ten ATL skill clusters.
IBO: MYP Personal Project
The MYP Personal Project — the major culminating project where students independently apply their ATL skills.
IBO: MYP Community Project
MYP students in Years 3–4 complete a Community Project, drawing on ATL social, communication, and self-management skills.
IBO: Diploma Programme Overview
Overview of the IB Diploma Programme and how ATL skills (especially thinking and research) are developed through the DP core.
IBO: DP Theory of Knowledge (TOK)
TOK is deeply connected to ATL Thinking skills. This official page outlines the TOK course structure and its ATL links.
IBO: Extended Essay
The Extended Essay requires advanced ATL Research and Thinking skills. Official IBO guidance on structure, assessment, and process.
IBO: DP Creativity, Activity, Service (CAS)
CAS directly develops ATL Social and Self-Management skills through real-world action and reflection.
IBO Research Report: ATL and Student Achievement
IBO-published research examining the correlation between explicit ATL skill instruction and improved student academic outcomes.
IBO: Key Findings from IB Research
Summary of major IBO research findings, including data on how IB graduates perform at university — underpinned by ATL skills.
IBO: IB Insights Blog
The official IBO blog featuring practitioner articles, case studies, and thought leadership on ATL and IB pedagogy.
IBO: Global Conference Resources
Presentations and session recordings from IBO global and regional conferences, many focused on ATL skill implementation.
IBO: Workshops for IB Educators
Official IBO professional development workshops — including dedicated ATL workshops — for teachers and coordinators at all IB World Schools.
IBO: Online Professional Development Courses
Self-paced online courses for IB educators, covering ATL integration strategies and programme-specific pedagogy.
IBO: Becoming an IB World School
Guidance for schools interested in authorisation, including how ATL is a core requirement across all IB programmes.
IBO: IB World Schools Directory
The official directory of all authorised IB World Schools globally — useful for benchmarking and professional networking.
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