A question parents often ask is what is this and how is this different from any other learning?
An Integrated Programme can best be described as learning skills and content around themes and not subjects. Learning in life does not take place in different compartments. An Integrated Programme can thus be seen as bringing school learning closer to real-life learning.
The following definition is a good description of integrated learning:
An integrated curriculum is a way to teach students that attempts to break down barriers between subjects and make learning more meaningful to students. The idea is to teach through a lens that students can identify with, such as global sustainability, financial literacy, and our place within New Zealand.