IB Diploma Programme
The International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP) at Canadian International School (CIS) is a balanced and transformative educational experience for students aged 16–19. It is globally recognised by universities for its academic rigour and focus on holistic development.
At CIS, we nurture each student's potential by encouraging their intellectual, emotional and ethical growth. The IBDP challenges students to expand their knowledge and skillset, preparing them for the demands of higher education and beyond. Through personalised learning experiences, we empower our students to thrive in an ever-evolving global environment, equipped with the resilience and leadership skills necessary for success.
IB Diploma Program Curriculum Framework
The curriculum comprises of the DP core and six subject groups.
The DP core aims to broaden students’ educational experience and challenge them to apply their knowledge and skills.
The three core elements:
Theory of
Knowledge (ToK)
The Extended
Essay (EE)
Creativity, Activity,
Service (CAS)
The IB Diploma Programme is an option of study in the final two years at CIS. Students must take six subjects (3 higher level and 3 standard level) — one from each from groups 1–6. If students do not wish to take a group 6 subject, they can take an additional group 3 or group 4 subject.
| Group | Subject (Higher Level) | Subject (Standard Level) |
|---|---|---|
| Group 1 | English A1 Language & Literature | English A1 Language & Literature |
| Group 2 | French B, Spanish B, Hindi B | French AB Initio, Spanish AB Initio, Hindi B, French B, Spanish B, Mandarin AB Initio |
| Group 3 | Business Management, Economics, Psychology, Global Politics, Environmental Systems and Societies (ESS) | Business Management, Economics, Psychology, Global Politics, Environmental Systems and Societies (ESS) |
| Group 4 | Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Computer Science, Design Technology, ESS | Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Computer Science, Design Technology, ESS |
| Group 5 | Maths AA | Maths AA, Maths AI |
| Group 6 | Theatre Arts, Visual Arts, Music | Theatre Arts, Visual Arts, Music |
COMBINED IBDP RESULTS
- 316 students sat the IB exam from 2020–2024
- 31.5 was the average CIS score
- 84.3% was the pass rate at CIS; higher than the world average of 84.1%
- 25 students scored above 40 on the examinations
- Students secured $10M+ in scholarship offers
- 430+ worldwide university acceptances
OUR IBDP GRADES CAN BE INTERPRETED AS FOLLOWS:
- A student’s examination performance in individual subjects is scored on a scale of 1–7 points with 7 as the highest
- An additional 3 points are available based on a matrix of performance in Theory of Knowledge (ToK) and the Extended Essay components
- Successful completion of Creativity, Activity and Service (CAS) is a requirement for the award of the diploma.
- Students who meet all assessment requirements and achieve a minimum of 24 points, with at least 12 point in HL (out of the possible 45) are awarded the IB Diploma
RECENT COLLEGE ACCEPTANCES
CIS students study at renowned universities all over the world, and we are proud to support them in their journeys. The years spent at CIS equip students with skills required to not just reach these universities, but to also thrive once there.
