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:
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, Global Politics SL/HL and World Religion SL |
4 | Group 4 (Sciences) |
Biology SL/HL, Chemistry SL/HL, Physics SL/HL, Environmental Systems and Societies SL, Computer Science SL/HL and Sports, Exercice and Health Sciences SL |
5 | Group 5 (Mathematics) |
Math Analysis & Approaches SL / HL and Math Applications & Interpretation SL |
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.