IB Diploma & Course
At KIS the IB Diploma Program is optional and fully integrated into the US accredited KIS High School Diploma curriculum delivered to grades 11-12.
The IB is a rigorous program which involves studying a minimum of six subjects, three at higher level (HL) and three at standard level (SL). Examination papers are set by the International Baccalaureate and marked externally. Students must also:
- Complete at least 100 hours of instruction in an interdisciplinary course called Theory of Knowledge (TOK)
- Complete an extended essay of 3000-4000 words involving independent research in an IB subject
- Participate in an approved 150 hour program of creative, active and community service activities (CAS or Creativity, Activity and Service)
The IB Diploma program model indicates the 6 subject areas from which choice of subjects are made. KIS IB Diploma subjects are chosen from each of the following six groups below:
| Group | Subject | Courses |
| 1 | Group 1 (Studies in Language & Literature) |
English A Language & Literature HL/SL and Korean A SL/HL |
| 2 | Group 2 (Language Acquisition) |
English B SL, Hindi B SL/HL, Spanish B SL/HL, Spanish Ab SL, German B SL/HL, Korean B SL/HL, French B SL/HL and Tamil B SL |
| 3 | Group 3 (Individuals & Societies) |
Business Management SL/ HL, Economics SL/HL, History SL/HL, Psychology SL/HL and World Religion SL |
| 4 | Group 4 (Sciences) |
Biology SL/HL, Chemistry SL/HL, Physics SL/HL, Environmental Systems and Societies SL and Computer Science SL/HL |
| 5 | Group 5 (Mathematics) |
Math Analysis & Approaches SL / HL and Math Applications & Interpretation SL / HL |
| 6 | Group 6 (The Arts) |
Visual Arts SL /HL and Theater SL / HL |
Students may take one subject from each of the six groups, or one subject each from Groups 1 – 5 and a second subject from Groups 3 – 4. KIS courses which are available at IB Higher or Standard Level are indicated in the respective department sections of the KIS Curriculum Guide.
