IB Diploma Programme (Grades 11-12)
At Kodaikanal International School (KIS), we offer the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IB DP), a globally recognized and challenging academic pathway that prepares students for success in higher education and beyond. The IB DP is designed to foster critical thinking, intercultural understanding, and a global perspective, equipping students with the skills needed to navigate an ever-changing world.
Rigorous and Holistic Curriculum
The IB DP curriculum is divided into six subject groups, allowing students to explore a broad range of academic disciplines. In addition to these subjects, students must complete core requirements that encourage personal and academic growth:
- Theory of Knowledge (TOK): A course that explores the nature of knowledge and how we come to understand the world.
- Extended Essay (EE): A 4,000-word independent research project that allows students to delve deeply into a topic of their interest.
- Creativity, Activity, Service (CAS): A program that encourages students to engage in extracurricular activities that foster creativity, physical activity, and community service.
Six Subjects Groups in the IB DP
The IB Diploma Programme offers students a broad and balanced curriculum across six subject groups, providing them with a well-rounded education. Students are required to choose one subject from each of the six groups, ensuring that their academic experience spans a variety of disciplines. The six groups are designed to promote critical thinking, creativity, and academic rigor, preparing students for university studies and beyond.
- Group 1: Studies in Language and Literature
- Group 2: Language Acquisition
- Group 3: Individuals and Societies
- Group 4: Sciences
- Group 5: Mathematics
- Group 6: The Arts
Group 1: Studies in Language and Literature
Group 2: Language Acquisition
Group 3: Individuals and Societies
Group 4: Sciences
Group 5: Mathematics
Group 6: The Arts
International Mindedness
As an international school, KIS places a strong emphasis on developing students' international mindedness. The IB DP encourages students to view the world through a global lens, fostering a sense of responsibility toward others and the environment. This perspective is reinforced through the curriculum, extracurricular activities, and the diverse international community at KIS.
Supportive Environment
The IB DP is academically demanding, but at KIS, we provide comprehensive support to help students thrive. Our dedicated teachers, personalized learning strategies, and extensive resources ensure that each student receives the attention and guidance they need to succeed. Additionally, our strong university counseling program helps students navigate the college application process, preparing them for the next step in their educational journey.
Future-Ready Graduates
Our IB DP graduates leave KIS equipped with the knowledge, skills, and experiences necessary to excel in their university studies and beyond. They are critical thinkers, effective communicators, and compassionate global citizens ready to make a positive impact in the world.
The IB Diploma Programme (IB DP) at Kodaikanal International School offers a rigorous and comprehensive educational model that fosters intellectual curiosity, critical thinking, and global awareness, preparing students for success in higher education and beyond.
