learning-international-standards
Map learning objectives to international educational standards and frameworks including IB, Cambridge International, UK National Curriculum, Australian Curriculum, and regional systems. Use when aligning to non-US standards. Activates on "international standards", "IB curriculum", "Cambridge", or "global frameworks".
When & Why to Use This Skill
The Learning International Standards skill is a specialized tool designed for educators and curriculum developers to align learning objectives with global educational frameworks. It supports major systems including the International Baccalaureate (IB), Cambridge International, and national curricula from the UK, Australia, and other regions, facilitating seamless cross-border curriculum mapping and grade level conversions.
Use Cases
- International School Curriculum Development: Aligning school-specific unit plans with IB (PYP, MYP, DP) or Cambridge International standards to ensure accreditation compliance.
- Cross-Border Educational Mapping: Converting US-based learning objectives to meet the requirements of the UK National Curriculum or Australian Curriculum.
- Grade Level Equivalency Assessment: Utilizing the conversion table to determine appropriate year levels for students transitioning between different international schooling systems.
- Curriculum Gap Analysis: Identifying missing learning objectives or assessment criteria when adapting global educational content for specific regional frameworks like the Singapore Syllabus or French Baccalauréat.
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| description | Map learning objectives to international educational standards and frameworks including IB, Cambridge International, UK National Curriculum, Australian Curriculum, and regional systems. Use when aligning to non-US standards. Activates on "international standards", "IB curriculum", "Cambridge", or "global frameworks". |
Learning International Standards Alignment
Map curriculum to international educational standards and frameworks beyond US systems.
When to Use
- International school curriculum development
- Cross-border educational programs
- IB, Cambridge, or other international frameworks
- Aligning to foreign national curricula
- Supporting expatriate or global learners
Key Standards Frameworks
1. International Baccalaureate (IB)
Programs:
- PYP (Primary Years Programme): Ages 3-12
- MYP (Middle Years Programme): Ages 11-16
- DP (Diploma Programme): Ages 16-19
- CP (Career-related Programme): Ages 16-19
Key Elements:
- Learner Profile attributes
- Approaches to Learning (ATL) skills
- Concepts-based curriculum
- Action and service components
2. Cambridge International
Qualifications:
- Cambridge Primary (5-11 years)
- Cambridge Lower Secondary (11-14 years)
- Cambridge IGCSE (14-16 years)
- Cambridge International AS & A Levels (16-19 years)
Standards:
- Subject-specific learning objectives
- Assessment objectives
- Scheme of work guidance
3. UK National Curriculum
Key Stages:
- KS1: Years 1-2 (ages 5-7)
- KS2: Years 3-6 (ages 7-11)
- KS3: Years 7-9 (ages 11-14)
- KS4: Years 10-11 (ages 14-16)
- KS5: Years 12-13 (ages 16-18)
Components:
- Programmes of study
- Attainment targets
- National tests/GCSEs/A-Levels
4. Australian Curriculum
Learning Areas:
- 8 learning areas
- F-10 (Foundation to Year 10)
- Senior secondary (Years 11-12)
Structure:
- Content descriptions
- Achievement standards
- General capabilities
- Cross-curriculum priorities
5. Other Regional Frameworks
- Ontario Curriculum (Canada)
- New Zealand Curriculum
- Singapore Syllabus
- European Baccalaureate
- French Baccalauréat
Grade Level Conversion
US ↔ International Mapping:
| US Grade | UK Year | IB | Australian Year | Age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| K | Reception | PYP | Foundation | 5 |
| 1 | Year 1 | PYP | Year 1 | 6 |
| 5 | Year 6 | PYP | Year 6 | 10-11 |
| 6 | Year 7 | MYP 1 | Year 7 | 11-12 |
| 10 | Year 11 | MYP 5 | Year 10 | 15-16 |
| 11-12 | Years 12-13 | DP | Years 11-12 | 16-18 |
CLI Interface
# Align to IB framework
/learning.international-standards --content "unit-plan.md" --framework "IB-MYP" --level "Year 3"
# Map to UK National Curriculum
/learning.international-standards --objectives "learning-objectives.json" --framework "UK-NC" --key-stage "KS3"
# Cambridge alignment
/learning.international-standards --content "science-course/" --framework "Cambridge-IGCSE" --subject "Biology"
# Multiple frameworks
/learning.international-standards --content "math-unit/" --frameworks "IB-DP,Cambridge-AS,Australian" --level "Year 12"
# Grade conversion
/learning.international-standards --convert-grade "US Grade 7" --to "UK,IB,Australian"
Output
- Standards alignment map with framework codes
- Grade level conversion table
- Framework-specific requirements
- Assessment alignment
- Curriculum gap analysis
Composition
Input from: /curriculum.research, /curriculum.design
Works with: /standards.crosswalk-mapper, /learning.cultural-adaptation
Output to: Internationally-aligned curriculum
Exit Codes
- 0: Standards alignment complete
- 1: Framework not supported
- 2: Insufficient content for alignment
- 3: Grade level mismatch