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